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11/20/25 - OLB Theron Gaines, Sr/2026, Tennessee Tech + More +

WEEK 11 OVC-BIG SOUTH DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Theron Gaines, LB, 6-1, 237, Sr., Murfreesboro, Tenn., Tennessee Tech,...Gaines had 11 tackles (6 solo), 2.0 sacks and scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery as Tennessee Tech won 21-9 at Eastern Illinois to improve to 10-0 for the first time in school history. With the Golden Eagles leading 14-3 with four minutes to play in the game, the senior recovered a fumble and returned it 10 yards to salt away the contest; it marked his second defensive score of the season. The linebacker also added a quarterback hurry. Gaines ranks seventh nationally in fumble recoveries (2) and 12th in tackles for loss (1.35/game). Others Nominated: Ja'Wuan Nickson, Eastern Illinois; Robert Holtz, Gardner-Webb; Jaymason Willingham, Lindenwood; Jeremy Walton, Southeast Missouri; Tah Mac Bright Banda, UT Martin; Justin Buckner, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Theron Gaines, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Tennessee Tech Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - RB Markell Holman, Sr/2027, Wyoming + More +

WEEK 11 OVC-BIG SOUTH OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Markell Holman, RB, 6-1, 205, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa., Western Illinois,...Holman rushed for 172 yards (71 in the fourth quarter) and a touchdown and added a two-point conversion score as Western Illinois scored 14 points in the final 7:07 of the game to come-from-behind and beat Lindenwood 24-21. On the team's first drive of the fourth quarter he carried the ball five times for 55 yards and added an 11-yard catch; he capped that drive with a 27-yard touchdown to trim the margin to 21-16. After WIU took the lead later in the quarter, he caught the two-point conversion pass to cap the scoring. Holman averaged 6.9 yards per carry for the game. It marked his third 100-plus yard rushing game of the season, which is tied for the most in the Association; he leads the Association in rushing (808 yards). Others Nominated: Cole Pennington, Gardner-Webb; Steve Hall, Lindenwood; Jax Leatherwood, Southeast Missouri; Kekoa Visperas, Tennessee Tech; Chris Franklin, UT Martin. - OVC-Big South Football

RB Markell Holman, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (55)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Wyoming Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - QB Zolten Osborne, rJr/2028, Tennessee Tech + More +

WEEK 10 OVC-BIG SOUTH OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Zolten Osborne, QB, 6-1, 205 R-So., North Charleston, S.C., Charleston Southern,...Osborne earned the award for the second time in three weeks after passing for a career-high 302 yards and accounting for two touchdowns as Charleston Southern won 23-17 at Southeast Missouri. It marked the third-straight victory for the Buccaneers, the team's longest winning streak since 2019. The redshirt sophomore completed 17-of-35 passes for 302 yards and a touchdown and carried the ball eight times for 11 yards and another score. Osborne scored his first career rushing touchdown on a four-yard scramble in the second quarter. Two and a half minutes later he connected with Rashawn Cunningham for a 14-yard score to put the team ahead 17-3. He has thrown for 250 or more yards in each of his past three games and tossed at least one touchdown in four-straight contests. Others Nominated: Quasean Holmes, Gardner-Webb; Jared Rhodes, Lindenwood; Tre' Holloway, Tennessee Tech; Jase Bauer, UT Martin. - OVC-Big South Football

QB Zolten Osborne, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Tennessee Tech Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - WR Christopher Bennett Jr., So/2029, Lindenwood + More +

WEEK 10 OVC-BIG SOUTH FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: CJ Bennett, RS/WR, 5-5, 169, Fr., East St. Louis, Ill., Lindenwood,...Bennett accounted for 114 return yards, helping Lindenwood start with good field position in the Lions' 35-13 victory at Tennessee State. The freshman averaged 15.0 yards on three punt returns with a long return of 31 yards. Bennett averaged 34.5 yards on two kickoff returns with a long of 35 yards. Bennett ranks second in the OVC-Big South and 29th nationally in combined kick return yards (403). Others Nominated: Rashawn Cunningham, Charleston Southern; Jordyn Stewart, Eastern Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

WR Christopher Bennett Jr., So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Lindenwood Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - K Zach Gordon, Sr/2027, Charleston Southern + More +

WEEK 10 OVC-BIG SOUTH SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Zach Gordon, K, 6-0, 190, Jr., Lillington, N.C., Charleston Southern,...Gordon tallied 11 kicking points, making three field goals and two point after attempts as Charleston Southern won 23-17 at Southeast Missouri. The junior connected from 21 and 30 yards out in the first half, and cemented the victory with a 25-yarder with 2:54 to play in the game to push the advantage to six points. Others Nominated: Mason Miller, Eastern Illinois; Dom LeBlanc, Tennessee Tech; Cade Hechter, UT Martin. - OVC-Big South Football

K Zach Gordon, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Charleston Southern Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - OLB Sanjay Strickland, rSr/2026, Lindenwood + More +

WEEK 10 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Sanjay Strickland, LB, 6-3, 219, R-Sr., Arvada, Colo., Lindenwood,...Strickland keyed a defense that limited Tennessee State to just 36 rushing yards (and 168 yards of total offense) as Lindenwood won 35-13 in Nashville. The senior had seven solo tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss (for -20 yards), 1.0 sack (for -12 yards) and a fumble recovery as the Lions improved to 3-2 in Association play. Others Nominated: Justin Waters, Charleston Southern; Isaiah Houi, Eastern Illinois; Maurice LaPierre, Tennessee Tech; Keyshawn Johnson, UT Martin. - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Sanjay Strickland, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (237)

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Lindenwood Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - OLB Maurice LaPierre, Sr/2026, Tennessee Tech + More +

WEEK 10 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Maurice LaPierre, DL, 6-1, 228, Sr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Tennessee Tech,...LaPierre had three sacks (for -25 yards), four solo tackles, a forced fumble and three quarterback hurries to pace No. 8 ranked Tennessee Tech to a 27-21 win over Gardner-Webb. With the win the Golden Eagles improved to 9-0 on the season, its best start since 1952. His first sacked results in a forced fumble and Tech at the end of the third quarter with his team trailing by four points; two plays later Tennessee Tech scored to grab the lead and would not trail again. He would add two more sacks in the final quarter, the last coming on GWU's final drive of the game, where LaPierre also added a pair of quarterback hurries, resulting in a turnover on downs. LaPierre ranks third in the OVC-Big South and 23rd nationally in sacks (0.75). - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Maurice LaPierre, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/20/25 - OLB Joe Edwards, Fr/2029, Western Illinois + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Joe Edwards, LB, 6-2, 215, Fr., Downers Grove, Ill., Western Illinois,...Edwards only played three snaps but made two key fourth quarter plays as Western Illinois won its first Conference game of the season, 17-16 at Tennessee State. He recorded sacks on the final two plays of the game, preventing the Tigers from scoring to preserve the one-point victory. Others Nominated: Zack Simmons-Brown, Tennessee State. - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Joe Edwards, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Western Illinois Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - WR Rashawn Cunningham, rSo/2029, Liberty + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Rashawn Cunningham, WR, 6-2, 205, R-Fr., Inman, S.C., Charleston Southern,...Cunningham hauled in five passes for 77 yards and a fourth quarter touchdown as Charleston Southern came from behind to top Eastern Illinois 17-16 on Homecoming. His five-yard score with 5:49 to play capped an 8-play, 80-yard drive and pulled the Bucs to within six points; the team would score four minutes later to pull out the win. Each of his five catches went for either a first down or touchdown, three coming on third down. Cunningham has now scored a touchdown in three-straight games; his five touchdowns on the season ranks third in the OVC-Big South (and tied for first among freshmen). Others Nominated: Zack Simmons-Brown, Tennessee State. - OVC-Big South Football

WR Rashawn Cunningham, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Liberty Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - K Justin Keller, rSr/2027, Southeast Missouri + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Justin Keller, K, 6-0, 185, Sr., Shawnee Mission, Kan., Southeast Missouri,...Keller tallied 11 points and was perfect on kicks, keeping Southeast Missouri in the game with No. 8 ranked Tennessee Tech. The senior connected from 31 yards and 40 yards in the second quarter and added a 36-yarder to open the third quarter. He was also 2-of-2 on PATs and averaged 64.0 yards on five kickoffs, four of which went for touchbacks. It marked the second time this season he has accounted for double digit points in a game; he has now made 25 consecutive PATs. Others Nominated: Mason Miller, Eastern Illinois; Tre' Holloway, Tennessee Tech; Luke Drogemueller, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

K Justin Keller, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Southeast Missouri Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - K Charlie Viorel, Sr/2027, Gardner-Webb + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Charlie Viorel, K, 5-10, 185, Jr., Wilmington, N.C., Gardner-Webb,...Viorel accounted for 12 points as Gardner-Webb won 48-20 at Lindenwood to improve to 3-1 in Association play. He connected from 40 yards out early in the fourth quarter and added a 30-yarder four minutes later in a stretch that saw the Runnin' Bulldogs score 13 points in just 3:57 of clock time. The junior was also 6-of-6 on PATs and averaged 60.0 yards on nine kickoffs, five of which went for touchbacks. Others Nominated: Mason Miller, Eastern Illinois; Tre' Holloway, Tennessee Tech; Luke Drogemueller, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

K Charlie Viorel, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Gardner-Webb Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - OLB Malik McKinzie, Sr/2026, Charleston Southern + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Malik McKinzie, DL, 6-2, 235, Sr., Sumter, S.C., Charleston Southern,...McKinzie set season-highs for tackles (13), tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (1.5) as Charleston Southern came from behind to top Eastern Illinois. Nine of his 13 tackles were solo and he accounted for -11 yards on his TFLs and -8 yards on his sacks, while also forcing a fumble. The senior keyed a defense that limited the Panthers to just 1-of-10 on third down, with him being responsible for five tackles on those plays. Nine of his stops came in the fourth quarter (as the Bucs overcame a 13-point deficit), including one on EIU's final offensive play, which setup a 35-yard field goal that was blocked to preserve the victory. Others Nominated: Tylan Foster, Eastern Illinois; Josiah Harris, Gardner-Webb; Aaron Swafford, Tennessee Tech; Kevin Washington Jr., Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Malik McKinzie, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Charleston Southern Player News & Notes

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11/20/25 - RB Carson Gresock, rSr/2027, Gardner-Webb + More +

WEEK 9 OVC-BIG SOUTH OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Carson Gresock, RB, 5-11, 215, R-Jr., Columbus, Ohio, Gardner-Webb,...Gresock rushed for four touchdowns, tied for the most by a FCS player this season, and accounted for 164 all-purpose yards, as Gardner-Webb won 48-20 at Lindenwood. The junior carried the ball 21 times for 119 yards, averaging 5.7 yards/carry and had touchdown runs of 3, 20, 2 and 2 yards. He also caught two passes for 33 yards and completed a 12-yard pass. Gresock ranks first nationally in rushing yard per carry (7.59), 12th in rushing touchdowns (9) and 26th in total rushing yards (607). Others Nominated: Zolten Osborn, Charleston Southern; Q'Daryius Jennings, Tennessee Tech. - OVC-Big South Football

RB Carson Gresock, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Gardner-Webb Player News & Notes

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11/19/25 - RB Jordan Brunson, rSr/2026, Miami (OH) + More +

Thomas Gotkowski and D'Shawntae Jones each accounted for two touchdowns, and Jordan Brunson rushed for 123 yards in a 37-20 win for Miami (Ohio) over Buffalo on Wednesday night. Gotkowski found Kam Perry for a 32-yard touchdown, then rushed for a 3-yard score in the second quarter. A 42-yard field goal from Dom Dzioban made it 17 straight points for the Redhawks (6-5, 5-2 Mid-American). The Bulls (5-6, 4-3) responded with 17 straight points of their own. Ta'Quan Roberson threw a pair of touchdowns to Victor Snow and Jasaiah Gathings, and Jack Howes kicked a 42-yard field goal to make it 20-17 at the 6:50 mark of the third. Roberson was 24 of 48 for 303 yards and two interceptions.

The RedHawks returned the favor and pulled away starting on the following drive. Jones rushed for 7- and 1-yard touchdowns, and Dzioban made kicks from 37 and 49 yards to make it 20 unanswered points. Gotkowski, a redshirt freshman, entered the season as the third-string quarterback and had not attempted a pass prior to Wednesday. He was 13-of-23 passing for 185 yards, with 26 on the ground, taking the starting job from Henry Hesson. Hesson started against Toledo last Wednesday after Dequan Finn left the program. Hesson was 11-of-38 passing with three interceptions in that 24-3 loss. The win keeps the RedHawks alive in the race for the conference championships, along with three other two-loss teams that all trail Western Michigan (7-4, 6-1). Miami is bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive year under head coach Chuck Martin. - Miami OH/AP College Football

RB Jordan Brunson, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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Miami (OH) Player News & Notes

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11/19/25 - QB Joe Labas, rSr/2026, Central Michigan + More +

Joe Labas threw two touchdown passes, Brock Townsend ran for two scores, and Central Michigan beat Kent State 28-16 on Wednesday night. Labas threw a short-yardage touchdown pass on fourth down to Tommy McIntosh to end an 18-play, 75-yard drive that ate up nearly 11 minutes of the first quarter. Townsend's 2-yard TD run stretched the Chippewas' lead to 14-0 early in the second. Townsend broke loose on a 10-yard touchdown run with 4:41 remaining to make it 21-9. Labas added a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeCorion Temple with 3:02 left. Labas completed 11 of 20 passes for 121 yards. Nahree Biggins added 61 yards rushing on 12 carries for the Chippewas.

Wayne Harris scored on a 59-yard punt return that pulled the Golden Flashes to 14-9 with 10:38 left in the fourth quarter. Dru DeShields was 14-of-28 passing for 185 yards for Kent State (4-7, 3-4). He had a 10-yard touchdown run with 1:28 remaining. Central Michigan (7-4, 5-2 Mid-American Conference), which clinched a bowl berth last week for the first time since 2021, entered the game in a five-way tie for second place in the MAC standings. It was the first meeting between the teams since 2021 and the first at Kent State since Nov. 14, 2017. Kent State ends its season on Nov. 28 against Northern Illinois. Central Michigan has won four of its last five games and concludes its regular season against Toledo on Nov. 29. - Central Michigan/AP College Football

QB Joe Labas, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (60)

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