Tarleton State punter Charlie Mullen was named the United Athletic Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week after helping the Texans beat Eastern Kentucky, 28-24. His 56-yard punt pinned the Colonels at their own 8-yard line. The honor gives Tarleton State 13 conference player-of-the-week awards this season.

By the Numbers
  • Mullen punted twice for 80 yards, averaging 40 yards per punt.
  • One punt landed inside the 20; his longest went 56 yards.
  • Tarleton State is 9-0, with 20 regular-season wins and one loss since the start of 2025.
State of Play
  • Tarleton State is one of two undefeated FCS teams, alongside Stephen F. Austin.
  • The Texans and SFA lead all Division I teams with nine wins.
  • It’s Tarleton State’s second straight 9-0 start and the sixth in program history.
Bottom Line

Mullen’s award adds to a season of team-wide recognition, while Tarleton State’s unbeaten record keeps the Texans firmly in the national spotlight.