MIDWEST PLAYERS OF THE WEEK ANNOUNCED

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Offensive Player of the Week
David Hutton, Olivet Nazarene
So., QB, Brookfield, Wisc. (University HS)
• Threw four TDs and rushed for another in one half of play, during #14 ONU’s 58-19 win at Judson
• Completed 10 of 12 passes, totaling 247 yards
• Earns his first MSFA Offensive Player of the Week award this season, and the second of his career
Defensive Player of the Week
Scott Tumilty, St. Francis (Ill.)
Fr., DB, Villa Park, Ill. (Willowbrook HS)
• Finished with a game-high 12 tackles in the Saints’ 20-13 win over Missouri Baptist
• Forced a fourth-quarter fumble that set up USF’s game-winning touchdown just five plays later
• Earns his first career MSFA Defensive Player of the Week award
Special Teams Player of the Week
Jake Vance, Olivet Nazarene
Fr., KR, Rushville, Ind. (Rushville HS)
• Returned three kickoffs for 115 yards in the Tigers’ win at Judson
• Had a long return of 66 yards that set up a touchdown drive for ONU
• Earns his first career MSFA Special Teams Player of the Week award
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MSFA Midwest League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Player of the Week award winners in bold)
Week 6 (Oct. 4): David Hutton, Olivet Nazarene (Offense); Scott Tumilty, St. Francis (Defense); Jake Vance, Olivet Nazarene (Special Teams)
Week 5 (Sept. 27): Amari Venerable, Saint Xavier (Offense); Jacob Denney, Saint Xavier (Defense); Bryce Deguira, Olivet Nazarene (Special Teams)
Week 4 (Sept. 20): Tyler Ball, Missouri Baptist (Offense); Peyton Nigro, Saint Xavier (Defense); Brandt Hixson, Saint Xavier (Special Teams)
Week 2 (Sept. 6): Ronald Allen, Missouri Baptist (Offense); Jason Freeman, Olivet Nazarene (Defense)
Week 1 (Aug. 30): Ke’Von Johnson, Roosevelt (Offense); Zack Kern, Missouri Baptist (Defense); Gavid Claud, Missouri Baptist (Special Teams)
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