(STATS) – It’s always impressive when in the same week a conference gains more than one of the STATS FCS National Players of the Week.
The Southern Conference not only boasted that distinction on Monday, but it did so with two players who were in the same game.
Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges and Furman place-kicker/punter Grayson Atkins had record-setting performances when their teams met this past weekend. They were joined by Alcorn State linebacker Terry Whittington and Monmouth running back Juwon Farri as the STATS FCS National Players of the Week for Week 8 games ending on Oct. 20.
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NATIONAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK=
Devlin Hodges, Samford, QB, Sr., 6-1, 210, Kimberly, Alabama
During a record-setting performance, Hodges led Samford to a 38-25 win at Furman. He completed 40 of 52 yards for 402 yards (his third straight 400-yard game) and two touchdowns with two interceptions, adding 45 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. He became the Southern Conference’s all-time leader in passing yards (13,377) and the FCS career leader in completions (1,198). The Bulldogs trailed 19-17 in the second half when Hodges produced his three touchdowns on successive drives.
Honorable Mention: Tyree Adams, QB, Western Carolina; Dejerric Bryant, QB, Mississippi Valley State; Juston Christian, WR, Marist; Davion Davis, WR, Sam Houston State; Michael Dean, WR, Idaho State; Kevin Duke, QB, Sacred Heart; Earnest Edwards, WR/KR, Maine; A.J. Hines, RB, Duquesne; James Johannesson, RB, North Dakota; Alan Lamar, RB, Yale; Billy McCrary, RB, Abilene Christian; Steve McShane, RB, Western Illinois; Donald Parham, TE, Stetson
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NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK=
Terry Whittington, Alcorn State, LB, R-Jr., 6-5, 234, Cooper City, Florida
Whittington had his hands all over Grambling State ball carriers as well as Alcorn State’s 33-26 victory between SWAC divisional leaders. Whittington lived in the Tigers’ backfield, racking up 15 tackles, six tackles for loss and 4½ sacks – all career highs. His tackles behind the line of scrimmage totaled 48 yards in losses, and he finished a half sack shy of the Braves’ school record. He also forced a fumble.
Honorable Mention: Rocco Di Leo, DE, Dartmouth; Duncan Ferch, LB, Northern Iowa; Willie Eubanks III, LB, The Citadel; Ahmad Gooden, DE, Samford; Ian McBorrough, LB, Morgan State; Malick Phillips, CB, UIW; Troy Reeder, LB, Delaware; Justin Swift, OLB, Southeast Missouri; Justin Terry, DB, Monmouth
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NATIONAL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK=
Grayson Atkins, Furman, PK/P, So., 5-10, 187, Inman, South Carolina
Atkins was dominating in Furman’s 38-25 loss to Samford. He tied the Division I record for the most 50-yard field goals in a game with three, connecting from 50, 51 and 53 yards in the second quarter. He also kicked a 27-yarder to finish 4-for-4, adding one PAT to finish with 13 points. He averaged 45.8 yards on six punts with a season long of 57 yards and had four touchbacks on his six kickoffs.
Honorable Mention: Gamar Brito, KR, Houston Baptist; Cade Coffey, PK/P, Idaho; Dytarious Johnson, LB, Eastern Illinois; Andrew Mevis, PK. Fordham; Marc Orozco, PK, Grambling State; Jake Reynolds, P, Southeast Missouri; Darius Shephard, WR/PR, North Dakota State; Terence Stephens, RB/KR, Robert Morris
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NATIONAL FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK=
Juwon Farri, Monmouth, RB, Fr., 5-10, 185, Germantown, Maryland
Farri has been the perfect replacement for injured running back Pete Guerriero. On the heels of a 183-yard performance, Farri carried the ball 22 times for 239 yards – the fifth-highest total of the FCS season – and two touchdowns as Monmouth defeated Campbell 38-21 in the Big South opener for both teams. Farri scored on 1- and 24-yard runs, adding two receptions for 24 yards.
Honorable Mention: Jon Copeland, RB, UIW; Austin Day, QB, Marist; David Durden, WR/KR, Mercer; Cutrell Haywood, WR, Idaho; Zamon Robinson, LB, Howard; Caleb Snead, WR, Campbell; Jaylan Thomas, RB, Elon
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