Virginia Union University senior running back Curtis Allen was named National HBCU Player of the Week after rushing for 185 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers’ 45-3 victory over Miles College in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on Sunday. 

Allen, a Petersburg native majoring in business, set a Classic record with his 185-yard performance on 17 carries during the Aug. 31 game in Canton, Ohio. He also earned CIAA Offensive Back of the Week honors. 

Senior kicker Brady Myers of Orlando, Florida, was named CIAA Special Teams Player of the Week after converting a 40-yard field goal and going 6-for-6 on extra point attempts. Myers is majoring in mass communications. 

“Being named National Player of the Week is a tremendous honor, and Curtis absolutely earned it with his outstanding performance in our season opener,” head coach Alvin Parker said. “Having both Curtis and Brady receive CIAA weekly honors is a testament to how well they performed against Miles.” 

The Panthers will face Edward Waters University in the Unity Classic on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. in Jacksonville, Florida.