CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has introduced its Football Players of the Week following standout performances in Week 5. Honorees have been chosen by a vote of a choose media panel.
QUARTERBACK – Chandler Morris, Gr., QB, Virginia (Highland Park, Texas)
- Was answerable for 5 touchdowns (3 rush, 2 cross), together with the go-ahead rating on a four-yard scramble within the second additional time of Virginia’s upset victory over No. 8 Florida State.
- Was 26-for-35 and threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns within the passing sport.
- Added 37 yards on the bottom and have become the primary Cavalier quarterback since 2019 to hurry for 3 touchdowns in a sport.
- Became simply the third quarterback since 1995 with two passing TDs, three dashing TDs, and not less than a 74 % completion proportion towards a ranked group.
- Has been answerable for 10 touchdowns in his final two video games and ranks No. 1 within the ACC and No. 8 in FBS with 86 factors answerable for.
- Second straight ACC Quarterback of the Week honor.
RUNNING BACK & ROOKIE – Nate Sheppard, Fr., RB, Duke (Mandeville, Louisiana)
- Made his first profession begin at Syracuse and rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns.
- His 169 dashing yards are the fourth most by a Duke freshman in a sport in program historical past and essentially the most nationally by a freshman in a sport this season.
- Averaged 11.2 yards per rush, the very best by a Duke freshman (minimal 15 makes an attempt) in a single sport.
- Rushed for 2 touchdowns at Syracuse to turn into one among 11 true freshmen within the nation to hurry for a number of scores in a sport this season and simply the second true freshman to take action towards a Power Four opponent.
- Finished the sport with 201 all-purpose yards, which is tied for the fifth most by a Duke freshman in a sport and the second most nationally by a freshman in a sport this season.
- Averaging 8.09 yards per carry this season, which is second within the ACC general and the fifth-highest mark amongst freshmen, true or redshirt, nationally with not less than 20 carries.
RECEIVER – Chris Bell, Sr., WR, Louisville (Yazoo City, Mississippi)
- Led Louisville’s receivers with 135 yards on 10 receptions, together with a 25-yard TD for his seventh profession TD within the street win over Pitt.
- Logged the third 100-yard receiving sport of his profession.
- Was focused 16 instances within the ACC-opening win.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Brian Parker II, R-Jr., RT, Duke (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Started at proper deal with and helped pave the best way for Duke to succeed in 503 yards of whole offense whereas rolling to a 38-3 victory at Syracuse.
- Posted an 88.2 PFF offensive grade for Week 5, the very best amongst tackles nationally.
- Recorded an 88.1 PFF run blocking grade, the very best amongst tackles nationally.
- Helped Duke surpass 500 yards of whole offense for a fifth consecutive sport, essentially the most for this system for the reason that 2013 Chick-fil-A Bowl and the primary 4 contests of the 2014 season.
- Duke’s offense remained explosive at Syracuse, including seven extra performs of not less than 20 yards, together with 4 performs that went for not less than 30 yards. The Blue Devils are as much as sixth nationally in offensive performs of 20+ yards this season and third in performs of 30+ yards.
- Helped to offer working lanes for true freshman Nate Sheppard to have a record-setting day with an 11.2 yards per carry common, the very best by a Duke rookie in program historical past.
- Opened holes for 3 dashing touchdowns, together with two by Sheppard.
- Named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) National Team of the Week for his efforts.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Mitchell Melton, Gr., DE, Virginia (Silver Springs, Maryland)
- Recorded a career-high seven tackles from his defensive finish place in Virginia’s thrilling double-overtime win over No. 8 Florida State.
- Forced the primary fumble of his profession and recorded a team-best fourth tackle-for-loss this season.
LINEBACKER – T.J. Quinn, Sr., LB, Louisville (Valdosta, Georgia)
- Recorded his first two interceptions of the season and the third of his profession to go together with 5 tackles within the 34-27 win over Pitt.
- His first interception set Louisville up for its go-ahead landing halfway via the fourth quarter.
- His second interception ended Pitt’s ultimate drive, clinching the win with 4 seconds left within the contest.
- Posted his first cross breakup and quarterback hurry of the season on the identical 4th-and-7 play late within the fourth quarter.
- His second ACC Linebacker of the Week honor this season.
DEFENSIVE BACK – Ja’son Prevard, Jr., DB, Virginia (Atlantic City, New Jersey)
- Recorded two interceptions, together with one on the ultimate play of the sport to seal Virginia’s 46-38 double-overtime victory over No. 8 Florida State.
- His interception within the first quarter got here on an extremely athletic effort the place he tipped the ball to himself whereas blitzing off the sting.
- Added two tackles and a cross breakup to assist Virginia to its first win over a top-10 opponent at house in 20 years.
SPECIALIST – John Love, R-Jr., PK, Virginia Tech (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
- Connected on three subject objectives in a 23-21 street win over NC State.
- Made the game-winner from 49 yards out.
- Also made good on subject objectives of 39 and 32 yards and made each of his additional factors.
- 9-of-10 in subject objectives and 10-of-10 in PATs this season.
- Moved into eighth place on the all-time scoring listing at Virginia Tech.