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Walker, Coleman Earn Ivy League Weekly Honors
10/12/2026 1:00:00 PM | Football
Walker picked up Special Teams Player of the Week, while Coleman grabbed his second Rookie of the Week honor of the season
PRINCETON, N.J. – After a 41-28 comeback victory over Marist on Friday, Columbia football picked up two Ivy League weekly awards. Jonah Walker was named Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week, and Bryce Coleman earned Ivy League Rookie of the Week honors.
Walker played a central role in a game that turned on a pair of special teams and takeaway moments. On Marist's opening drive, Walker blocked a field goal, setting up an 85-yard touchdown return that gave Columbia a 7-0 lead.
Late in the second quarter, Walker came through again. With time running down, he worked his way behind the quarterback and knocked the ball loose before the throwing motion, forcing a fumble. Columbia returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, sending the Lions into halftime up 21-14.
Walker also made a key stop after Marist blocked a point-after attempt, preventing the Red Foxes from turning it into a two-point play. He finished with a career-best three tackles.
Coleman continued his strong start to the season, catching nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted a game-high 13 times and delivered in key moments as Columbia rallied.
Early in the fourth quarter, Coleman hauled in a 31-yard catch on third down to keep a scoring drive alive as the Lions tried to take control. Then with 2:19 left, he made the touchdown catch that put the game away.
Coleman has now caught at least one touchdown pass in each of Columbia's four games this season.
Walker played a central role in a game that turned on a pair of special teams and takeaway moments. On Marist's opening drive, Walker blocked a field goal, setting up an 85-yard touchdown return that gave Columbia a 7-0 lead.
Late in the second quarter, Walker came through again. With time running down, he worked his way behind the quarterback and knocked the ball loose before the throwing motion, forcing a fumble. Columbia returned it 44 yards for a touchdown, sending the Lions into halftime up 21-14.
Walker also made a key stop after Marist blocked a point-after attempt, preventing the Red Foxes from turning it into a two-point play. He finished with a career-best three tackles.
Coleman continued his strong start to the season, catching nine passes for 93 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted a game-high 13 times and delivered in key moments as Columbia rallied.
Early in the fourth quarter, Coleman hauled in a 31-yard catch on third down to keep a scoring drive alive as the Lions tried to take control. Then with 2:19 left, he made the touchdown catch that put the game away.
Coleman has now caught at least one touchdown pass in each of Columbia's four games this season.
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