Jackson He Becomes First Chinese-Born Player to Score Touchdown in Football Bowl Subdivision History

The historic moment happened on Friday when Arizona State University’s Sun Devils won against rival Arizona Wildcats, according to Fox News. The 22-year-old athlete scored a 1-yard run that ultimately gave them the final 70-7 score.

“Jackson He was the sideline favorite and we put him in the game and lo and behold he was able to score a touchdown and that’s a lot for a kid that is a walk-on and has been here two years,” Sun Devils coach Herm Edwards said in the team’s website.

Friday night’s performance will go down in history for having a second 70-point game after their 79-point lead against Colorado State in 1969, the Sun Devils website reported.

“I’ve already received a lot of messages,” He said. “I strongly feel their love for this game and for me. I’m so grateful.”

The athlete made headlines last week after cameras spotted him wearing a jersey with his Chinese name written behind it. He is believed to be the only Chinese-born player in FBS.

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