#theGAC FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Andrew Edwards, QB, Henderson State, Sr., Bentonville, Arkansas
Edwards became the second player in GAC history to record a passing touchdown, a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown as the Reddies defeated Arkansas-Monticello, 48-18. He completed 19-of-28 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He ran for 75 yards. His reception, a 36-yard catch and run, came on the opening drive of the fourth quarter.
#theGAC FOOTBALL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Diego Sanchez, DB, Arkansas Tech, So., Houston, Texas
Sanchez led the Wonder Boys with seven tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss in their 28-23 road win against Ouachita Baptist. He added a first-quarter interception that he returned 61 yards. Tech has started 3-0 for the first time since 2017 and captured its first win against the Tigers since 2016.
#theGAC FOOTBALL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – Magnus Lepak, K, Harding, Jr., Tulsa, Oklahoma
Lepak converted all four of his extra points and made a 33-yard field goal in the Bisons’ 31-12 road win against Southern Arkansas. He added three touchbacks on his six kickoffs. For the season, he has made all 17 of his extra-point tries and 12 of his 20 kickoffs have resulted in touchbacks.
OTHERS NOMINATED
Braxton Burd, WR (Southern Nazarene), DeAndra Burns Jr., WR (Southern Arkansas), Jack Dawson, QB (Arkansas Tech), Nick Harris, WR (Oklahoma Baptist), Braden Jay, RB (Harding), Red Martel, RB (Southwestern Oklahoma State)
Deion Campbell, DB (Harding), Braden Gunn, S (Southern Arkansas), Lanard Harris, DB (Henderson State), Zack Roberts, DB (Southwestern Oklahoma State), Richard Smith, DE (Oklahoma Baptist), Jake Wright, LB (Southern Nazarene)
DeAndra Burns Jr., KR (Southern Arkansas), Brody Johnson, P (Oklahoma Baptist), Kameron Van Prooyen, P/K (Southern Nazarene)
A three-person committee selects all GAC Athlete of the Week awards
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