FOOD LION OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK

#58 Justin Meade, Virginia Union
(Sr., OL - Richmond, VA)

Meade anchored the VUU front line which allowed the Panthers to collect 440 yards in total offense.  VUU rushed for four touchdowns and passed for one more in it's 45-13 win over Morehouse in the Black College Hall of Fame Classic on September 3.

FOOD LION QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK

#6 Jai'que Hart, Bluefield State
(Fr., QB - Douglasville, GA)

Hart started in his 1st Collegiate game against Livingstone with 218 yds and 5 TD passes in road win. Jai'que set a school record for passing TDs in a game.

FOOD LION RECEIVER OF THE WEEK

#19 Malachi Langley, Lincoln (Pa.)
(So., WR - Chester, Pa.)

Wide Receiver Malachi Langley covered 135 yards, on 5 receptions for 2 touchdowns.

FOOD LION OFFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK

#3 Jada Byers, Virginia Union
(Jr., RB - Hammonton, NJ)

Byers rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries as Virginia Union defeated Morehouse 45-13 in the Black College Hall of Fame Classic on Sunday, September 3, in Canton, Oh.  It marked the first time that a VUU player rushed for three or more touchdowns since Byers rushed for four scores against Lincoln in 2022.

FOOD LION DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK

#23 Willie Drew, Virginia State
(Gr., DB - Smithfield, VA)

Willie had 4 tackles, 1 INT--returned for 27 yds, 2 pass breakups against Norfolk State.

FOOD LION LINEBACKER OF THE WEEK

#13 Gerald Simpson, Fayetteville State
(Sr., LB - Greensboro, NC)

Gerald Simpson led the Broncos' Defense with 11 tackles (10 solo and 1 assisted). He had a pass breakup and a tackle for a loss of 2 yards.

FOOD LION DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK

#16 Jaylen Dollar, Elizabeth City State
(Sr., DL - Atlanta, GA) 

Jaylen Dollar had an outstanding performance from his defensive end position. Jaylen tallied 10 total tackles including a sack, a tackle for loss, and several QB hurries.

FOOD LION SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

#88 Brady Myers, Virginia Union
(So., K/P - Orlando, FL) 

Myers was perfect on the day, hitting 6 of 6 PATs and a 27-yard field goal in VUU's 45-13 win over Morehouse in the Black College Hall of Fame Classic.

FOOD LION ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

#6 Jai'que Hart, Bluefield State
(Fr., QB - Douglasville, GA)

Hart started in his 1st Collegiate game against Livingstone with 218 yds and 5 TD passes in road win. Jai'que set a school record for passing TDs in a game.