Following another stellar performance to lead UCF to a win in its conference opener on Saturday, UCF running back RJ Harvey has been named the Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday.
One of the nation’s most talented running backs, Harvey continued his scorching hot start to the season rushing for 180 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns in the Knights’ 35-34 win against the Horned Frogs in Fort Worth, Texas. Orlando's Hometown Hero also scored his second career receiving touchdown to end the day with 209 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns.
Harvey has now rushed for more than 100 yards in his last five games dating back to 2023, scoring 11 TDs during that span.
He also moved up to No. 4 on the UCF all-time list for rushing touchdowns with 29 and his 2,663 career rushing yards are fourth most in program history.
Harvey leads the Big 12 this season in rushing yards (448), rushing touchdowns (8) and rushing yards per game (149.3). He leads the nation in scoring with 56 points to his credit.
UCF will have a bye week this weekend before welcoming Colorado to FBC Mortgage Stadium on Sept. 28.