Football 9/7/2026 2:00:47 PM

ASC Football Players of the Week (1) | Horton, Carver, Hardin

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Games: September 1-September 6, 2026 | Week 1

Standings: 2026 ASC Football Standings
Schedule: 2026 ASC Football S chedule
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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Carson Horton, QB, Jr., Mary Hardin-Baylor
Carson Horton led the Mary Hardin-Baylor offense to a 35-14 win at Rowan University, completing 20 passes for 351 yards and four touchdowns. Horton connected on touchdown passes of 19, 84, 55 and 36 yards in his first start as the Cru quarterback to open the 2026 season.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Keilan Carver, DB, So., Mary Hardin-Baylor
Keilan Carver helped the Cru open the season with a victory at Rowan University, recording eight total tackles, all of which were solo stops. Carver also totaled 2.5 tackles for loss as the Mary Hardin-Baylor defense limited the Profs to one score in each half. After missing most of the 2025 season due to injury, Carver returned to the field making a defensive impact for the Cru.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Dylan Hardin, WR/KR, Jr., Hardin-Simmons
Hardin-Simmons opened the 2026 season with a 44-24 win over Chapman University. Dylan Hardin sparked the Cowboys offense with a 94-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to give HSU the lead. Hardin totaled 107 yards on two kickoff returns, 21 yards on two punt returns and added three catches for 25 yards in the season opener.

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (OFFENSE) | Bryce Still, QB, So., Howard Payne
2025 ASC Freshman of the Year Bryce Still opened the 2026 season throwing for 319 yards and three touchdowns to lead Howard Payne to a 49-0 victory at Pacific University. Still averaged 19.9 yards per completion in the Yellow Jackets' season opener.

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (DEFENSE) | Bryce Neves, DB, Jr., McMurry (DEFENSE)
McMurry defensive back Bryce Neves recorded 12 total tackles, including five solo tackles and four tackles for loss, to help lead the Warhawks to a 36-26 win over Southwestern University.

OTHER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES (SEPCIAL TEAMS) | BJ Stewart, WR, Sr., Mary Hardin-Baylor
BJ Stewart totaled 98 yards on three kickoff returns and added six receptions for 176 yards and two touchdowns to help lead the Cru to a 35-14 victory over Rowan University.