ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Indiana State placekicker Jake Andjelic was named this week's Missouri Valley Football Special Teams Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday morning.
 
Andjelic was 2-for-2 on field goal attempts in Saturday night's game against Northern Iowa as the redshirt freshman made his Indiana State debut on the field. The New Lenox, Ill. native connected from both 30 and 41 yards in his first two attempts on the year in the Sycamores' 27-20 loss to the Panthers.
 
Andjelic took the field and converted the early 30-yard attempt in the first quarter to give the Sycamores the 3-0 lead against UNI. His 41-yard conversion came with 2:30 remaining in the fourth quarter to provide Indiana State with the opportunity for a late onside kick and the final drive of the game.
 
Andjelic became the second ISU player to earn a conference weekly honor in as many weeks joining Plez Lawrence (Oct. 1 Newcomer of the Week) to receive MVFC recognition. Andjelic is also the second ISU kicker in as many seasons to earn conference weekly honors in his Indiana State debut joining teammate Ryan O'Grady who took home the honors in 2022 following a three-field goal game against North Alabama.
 
Up Next
Indiana State hits the road to Normal, Ill., and Hancock Stadium next weekend as the Sycamores continue Missouri Valley Football play. Kickoff between the Sycamores and the Redbirds is set for 3 p.m. with the game to be carried live on ESPN+.
 
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