AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: October 26-November 1, 2026 | Week 9
Standings:
2026 ASC Football Standings
Schedule:
2026 ASC Football Schedule
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Cayden Jones, RB, So., Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons running back Cayden Jones had 22 carries and totaled 138 yards in the 23-17 win over Howard Payne. Jones scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter to give Hardin-Simmons the lead, guiding them to a 3-0 mark in conference play.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Lucas Ragsdale, DE, Sr., Hardin-Simmons
Lucas Ragsdale came up big for the Cowboys defense with three sacks, one of which came up on fourth down in the final two minutes of the game. Ragsdale finished the game with five tackles, four of which were for loss.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Jax Rodriguez, K/P, Jr., McMurry
Jax Rodriguez made all seven extra-point attempts and connected on a 47-yard field goal in the 59-38 McMurry win over East Texas Baptist. He also totaled 505 kickoff yards, averaging 56.1 yards in his nine attempts.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (OFFENSE) | Bryce Still, QB, So., Howard Payne
Sophomore Bryce Still led the Yellow Jackets to a close home game against Hardin-Simmons, throwing for 297 yards and a touchdown pass. Still was efficient in the game, going 27 of 33 in passing and rushing 22 yards on the ground.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (OFFENSE) | Carson Roper, QB, Sr., McMurry
McMurry’s Carson Roper had 369 yards of total offense and four touchdowns in the War Hawks’ 59-38 win at East Texas Baptist. The senior quarterback completed 17 of 26 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. He also ran for 68 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (DEFENSE) | Gavin Brzezinski, S, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor
Gavin Brzezinski had two interceptions in the 66-7 Cru win over Schreiner. He also added three tackles, two of which were solo.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (SPECIAL TEAMS) | Brandon Kennedy, KR, Fr., East Texas Baptist
Freshman Brandon Kennedy had a strong showing in Saturday’s matchup against McMurry, totaling 169 kickoff return yards, including one for a touchdown. His touchdown was a 93-yard kickoff return that tied the game at 21 with a minute to go in the first quarter.