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Indiana TE Peyton Hendershot sets single-season program record
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There’s a new name at the top of the Indiana record books.
During Thursday night’s Gator Bowl against Tennessee, Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot set the record for most receptions and receiving yards for a tight end in a single season in program history. He totaled four catches for 24 yards in the first half.
Hendershot now has 50 receptions for 579 yards on the year, both of which are IU records. He’s the second-leading receiver on the team this year, behind only Whop Philyor.
With his four receptions for 24 yards in the first half of the #TaxSlayerGatorBowl, @P_hendershot5 now owns the #IUFB record for most receptions and receiving yards in a season by a tight end…
☑️ 50 receptions
☑️ 579 receiving yards pic.twitter.com/iG7HGv6Yp9— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) January 3, 2020
Along with his record-setting numbers, Hendershot also has four touchdown grabs on the year.
Indiana finished the season with an 8-4 record to punch its ticket to the Gator Bowl. A win over Tennessee would give IU its first nine-win season since 1967.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB