AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: September 28-October 4, 2026 | Week 5
Standings:
2026 ASC Football Standings
Schedule:
2026 ASC Football Schedule
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Ty Thompson, QB, So., Hardin-Simmons
Quarterback Ty Thompson led Hardin-Simmons to a 58-0 win over University of Fort Lauderdale, throwing three touchdown passes and scoring a touchdown of his own. Thompson finished with 183 passing yards, throwing touchdown passes of 15, 40, and five yards. He also added 101 rushing yards, including a 51-yard third-quarter rushing touchdown.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Harrison Foster, S, Gr., Hardin-Simmons
Harrison Foster led the HSU defense with nine tackles in the 58-0 shutout win. Of his nine tackles, one was for loss and three were solo. He also broke up two passes and had a quarterback hurry in the game.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Pedro Altamirano, K, Sr., Hardin-Simmons
Pedro Altamirano scored 16 points for the Cowboys, connecting on three field goals of 42, 31, and 22 yards. He went 7-for-7 on extra points and had nine touchbacks on 11 total kickoffs totaling 662 yards in the Cowboys' win.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (OFFENSE) | Blessing "Bill" Ngene, RB, Sr., Howard Payne
Blessing Ngene averaged 10.6 yards per carry in Howard Payne's 44-16 win over Nelson University on Saturday. He scored two touchdowns, including a 72-yard score in the second half, and totaled 169 rushing yards.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (DEFENSE) | Gavin Brzezinski, S, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor
Gavin Brzezinski led the Cru defense with seven tackles, a fumble recovery, and a quarterback hurry in the win over Keystone College. Of his seven tackles, five were solo.
OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (SPECIAL TEAMS) | Dax Dunham, K, So., Mary Hardin-Baylor
Kicker Dax Dunham went 3-for-3 on field goals, connecting on two 27-yard attempts and another at 38 yards. He also added seven extra points for a total of 16 points for the Cru.