{
  "id": 16814632,
  "title": "ISU's Reed no newcomer to MVC Newcomer of Week, wins a 2nd time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/isus-reed-no-newcomer-to-mvc-newcomer-of-week-wins-a-2nd-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T23:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/isus-reed-no-newcomer-mvc-232200723.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana State wide receiver Jayden Reed has been honored twice as Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week this season. Both awards came after victories for the Sycamores. Reed, a freshman from St. Louis, caught nine passes for 98 yards and scored the only touchdown in a 17-10 loss to Illinois State on Saturday. Indiana State coach Curt Mallory praised Reed, calling him \"a really good player.\" Reed also earned the MVFC Newcomer honor after catching eight passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-35 loss to North Dakota on September 26. In that game, Reed had a crucial 22-yard reception that kept Indiana State's scoring drive alive, and he finished with an eight-yard touchdown catch on third down. However, Illinois State rebounded by scoring 17 unanswered points in the first half, with a game-winning 48-yard interception return by Redbird Key Crowell. The Sycamores are now 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the Missouri Valley. Reed's performance is crucial for Indiana State's offense, as he is among the top receivers in the conference, ranking third in receptions per game, fourth in touchdowns, third in receiving yards per game, and fifth in overall receiving yards. ISU travels to Cedar Falls this Saturday to face Northern Iowa, a team with a 3-4 overall record and a 2-2 conference record.",
  "summary": "It's significant that Indiana State wide receiver Jayden Reed has twice been honored as Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week this season, and both awards have come after Sycamore defeats. He's been that good. The MVFC named Reed this week's top newcomer after the freshman from St. Louis caught nine passes for 98 yards and Indiana State's lone touchdown in a 17-10 ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Freshman Jayden Reed wins MVC Newcomer of the Week twice this season.",
    "Reed caught 9 passes for 98 yards and scored TD in loss to Illinois State.",
    "Reed also earned honor after 8 receptions for 129 yards and 2 TDs against North Dakota."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}