Florida International University Athletics announced Sept. 15, 2026, that FIU football junior Maguire Anderson was selected to the Week Two Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. The honor recognized Anderson’s two-touchdown performance against Buffalo in FIU’s home-opening win. Anderson is a Lutz, Florida, native.
Anderson recorded five catches for a career-high 99 yards and two touchdowns against Buffalo. He also added nine rushing yards and 24 return yards for 132 all-purpose yards. The performance continued a strong start to his junior season.
Anderson ranks among CUSA receiving leaders
At the time of the announcement, Anderson ranked third in CUSA with 93.0 receiving yards per game and fifth with 186 receiving yards in 2026. He previously set a career high with eight receptions at USF. Anderson also recorded back-to-back career highs in receiving yards, with 87 at USF followed by 99 against Buffalo.
The Paul Hornung Award, presented by Texas Roadhouse, is awarded annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in major college football. The award honors the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in Louisville in March 2027.
The 2026 season marks Florida International University football’s 25th season of competition. FIU’s program dates to its first season in 2002.
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