D2 D2CFB Player Awards · 2026 · National
Week 8
Thu Oct 15 to Sat Oct 17
Based on 63 of 70 finals with a Division II team; the rest have no usable box score yet. Method 2026.1.
Source: each game's published box score, rated as the methodology describes. Computed Oct 22, 5:16 AM CT.
Offense
Offensive Player of the Week
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21.4
W 76–13 at Shaw
- Passing 17/23, 305 yds, 5 TD
- Rushing 3 car, 33 yds, 1 TD
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Matthews Jr.,Rahsaan Virginia State · 1 game21.4
How it adds up
- Passing 305 yds +12.5
- 5 Pass TD +7.5
- Rushing 33 yds +1.6
- 1 Rush TD +1.5
- opp ×0.93
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2
Patterson,Hunter West Liberty · 1 game21.1
How it adds up
- Rushing 359 yds +18.8
- 3 Rush TD +4.5
- Receiving -4 yds -0.3
- opp ×0.92
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3
Kretz,Christian Texas A&M-Kingsville · 1 game19.9
How it adds up
- Receiving 218 yds +15.3
- 2 Rec TD +3.0
- opp ×1.09
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4
Palmer,Jonathan Davenport · 1 game18.4
How it adds up
- Passing 273 yds +11.4
- 3 Pass TD +4.5
- Rushing 59 yds +2.4
- opp ×1.00
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4
Larner,Abram Michigan Tech · 1 game18.4
How it adds up
- Rushing 5 yds +0.1
- Receiving 236 yds +16.5
- 2 Rec TD +3.0
- opp ×0.94
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6
Howell, Will Sul Ross State · 1 game17.5
How it adds up
- Passing 349 yds +9.0
- 3 Pass TD +4.5
- Rushing 99 yds +3.3
- 2 Rush TD +3.0
- opp ×0.89
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6
Bower,Wyatt Ferris State · 1 game17.5
How it adds up
- Passing 137 yds +4.6
- 1 Pass TD +1.5
- Rushing 153 yds +5.3
- 3 Rush TD +4.5
- opp ×1.10
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8
Brown,Kaden Midwestern State · 1 game17.3
How it adds up
- Passing 383 yds +11.4
- 3 Pass TD +4.5
- Rushing 54 yds +1.6
- opp ×0.99
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9
Dawson,Mills Texas A&M-Kingsville · 1 game16.6
How it adds up
- Passing 396 yds +16.2
- 4 Pass TD +6.0
- 2 INT thrown -8.0
- Rushing -6 yds -1.4
- 1 Rush TD +1.5
- 1 Two-point +1.0
- opp ×1.09
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10
Young,Malik Harding · 1 game15.6
How it adds up
- Passing 38 yds +1.1
- Rushing 214 yds +10.6
- 2 Rush TD +3.0
- opp ×1.06
Defense
Defensive Player of the Week
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15.0
W 43–7 vs Elizabeth City State
- Tackles 6 (3 solo, 3 ast)
- INT 2, 90 yds
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Patillo,Zyking Fayetteville State · 1 game15.0
How it adds up
- 3 Solo tackles +1.5
- 3 Assisted tackles +0.8
- 2 INT +8.0
- INT return 90 yds +6.3
- opp ×0.91
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2
Nichols,Eddie Walsh · 1 game13.7
How it adds up
- 8 Solo tackles +4.0
- 5 Assisted tackles +1.2
- 1 TFL +1.0
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 37 yds +2.6
- opp ×1.07
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3
Meekins,Reid Missouri S&T · 1 game13.0
How it adds up
- 1 Solo tackles +0.5
- 2 Assisted tackles +0.5
- 2 INT +8.0
- INT return 60 yds +4.2
- 1 Breakups +0.8
- opp ×0.93
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4
Suah,Owen Slippery Rock · 1 game12.9
How it adds up
- 5 Solo tackles +2.5
- 5 Assisted tackles +1.2
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 40 yds +2.8
- 2 Breakups +1.6
- opp ×1.06
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5
Nation,Ethan Benedict · 1 game12.2
How it adds up
- 3 Solo tackles +1.5
- 3 Assisted tackles +0.8
- 1.5 Sacks +3.0
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 27 yds +1.9
- 1 Breakups +0.8
- opp ×1.02
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6
Giles,Caleb West Texas A&M · 1 game11.9
How it adds up
- 14 Solo tackles +7.0
- 1 Sacks +2.0
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 11 yds +0.8
- opp ×0.86
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7
Bradburn,Brodie Lenoir-Rhyne · 1 game11.6
How it adds up
- 4 Solo tackles +2.0
- 5 Assisted tackles +1.2
- 0.5 TFL +0.5
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 43 yds +3.0
- 1 Hurries +0.3
- opp ×1.05
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8
Schultze,Tyler Emporia State · 1 game11.3
How it adds up
- 3 Solo tackles +1.5
- 2 Assisted tackles +0.5
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 16 yds +1.1
- 4 Breakups +3.2
- opp ×1.09
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9
Colbert,Donnell Western Colorado · 1 game11.0
How it adds up
- 2 Solo tackles +1.0
- 1 Assisted tackles +0.2
- 1 TFL +1.0
- 1 INT +4.0
- INT return 63 yds +4.4
- 1 Breakups +0.8
- opp ×0.96
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9
Knight,Judah Tusculum · 1 game11.0
How it adds up
- 5 Solo tackles +2.5
- 4 Assisted tackles +1.0
- 2 INT +8.0
- opp ×0.95
Special Teams
Special Teams Player of the Week
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9.9
L 19–22 vs Findlay
- Kick returns 3 for 171 yds
- Punt returns 2 for 20 yds
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Ruddy,Shea Hillsdale · 1 game9.9
How it adds up
- Kick returns 171 yds +7.8
- Punt returns 20 yds +1.4
- opp ×1.07
- 2 8.4
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3
Howard,Jhamier Pace · 1 game8.3
How it adds up
- Kick returns 51 yds +0.8
- Punt returns 97 yds +6.8
- 1 Return TD +1.5
- opp ×0.92
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4
Coulson,Bryce Black Hills State · 1 game8.0
How it adds up
- Kick returns 29 yds -0.8
- Punt returns 100 yds +7.0
- 1 Return TD +1.5
- opp ×1.03
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5
Hurst,Darrick Oklahoma Baptist · 1 game7.9
How it adds up
- Punt returns 24 yds +1.7
- 2 Blocked kicks +6.0
- opp ×1.03
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6
Nelson,Chase Chadron State · 1 game7.7
How it adds up
- Kick returns 100 yds +5.6
- Punt returns 50 yds +3.5
- opp ×0.85
- 7 7.3
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8
Lindsey,Marlon Central Missouri · 1 game7.2
How it adds up
- Kick returns 174 yds +6.6
- opp ×1.10
- 9 6.6
- 10 6.3
A score is points of value from the published box score: yards at 0.07 points each, a turnover 4, a touchdown 1.5 on top of its yards, times a bounded factor for the opponent's strength. Some hosts cut names longer than 15 characters; they appear as printed.