WEST VIRGINIA QB GENO SMITH IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 14

National Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Joplo Bartu (Texas State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Aplin (Arkansas State), Cody Fajardo (Nevada), Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Eddie Lacy (Alabama), Melvin Gordon (Wisconsin), Johnathan Franklin (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Montee Ball (Wisconsin), T.J. Yeldon (Alabama), James White (Wisconsin), Todd Gurley (Georgia), Alonzo Harris (Louisiana-Lafayette)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: William Dukes (FAU)
Honorable Mention: Matt Miller (Boise State), Amari Cooper (Alabama), Tavarres King (Georgia), Mark Harrison (Rutgers), Jalen Saunders (Oklahoma), Stedman Bailey (West Virginia)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Travis Kelce (Cincinnati)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Griffin (Connecticut), Zach Sudfeld (Nevada), Arthur Lynch (Georgia), Blake Jackson (Oklahoma State), Tim Erjavec (Kent State), Trevor Walls (New Mexico State), Justin Tukes (UCF)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Tyler Hadden (Hawaii)
Honorable Mention: Freddy Cortez (Kent State), Mathew Sims (Northern Illinois), Will Johnson (Texas State), Tony Miliano (Cincinnati)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Jordan Williamson (Stanford)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Harper (Pittsburgh), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Ethan Perry (TCU)
Honorable Mention: Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Tress Way (Oklahoma), Alex King (Texas), Sean Kelly (FAU), Anthony Melchiori (Kent State), Chase Tenpenny (Nevada), Drew Meyer (Wisconsin), Matt Yoklic (Pittsburgh)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Damien Williams (Oklahoma)
Honorable Mention: Lache Seastrunk (Baylor), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Josh Stewart (Oklahoma State), Tyler Lockett (Kansas State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Austin Franklin (New Mexico State) & D.J. Monroe (Texas)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Craig Mager (Texas State) & Trey Watts (Tulsa)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh)
Honorable Mention: Shayne Hale (Pittsburgh), Ken Bishop (Northern Illinois), Blake McColloch (Texas State)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Joplo Bartu (Texas State)
Honorable Mention: Alec Ogletree (Georgia), Art Laurel (Hawaii), Nick Temple (Cincinnati), Jarvis Jones (Georgia), Ben Heeney (Kansas), Eddie Lackey (Baylor), James Burgess (Louisville)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Ed Reynolds (Stanford) & Marcus Cromartie (Wisconsin)
Honorable Mention: Allen Chapman (Kansas State), Nigel Malone (Kansas State)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mike Montoro, West Virginia.

 

FRESNO STATE QB DEREK CARR IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 13

National Performer of the Week: Derek Carr (Fresno State)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Bacarri Rambo (Georgia), Kevin Byard (Middle Tennessee State), Bene Benwikere (San Jose State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Derek Carr (Fresno State)
Honorable Mention: Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), A.J. McCarron (Alabama), Bryn Renner (North Carolina), James Lark (BYU), Bo Wallace (Ole Miss), Shane Carden (East Carolina), Sean Renfree (Duke), Stephen Morris (Miami)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Le’Veon Bell (Michigan State) & Adam Muema (San Diego State)
Honorable Mention: De’Leon Eskridge (San Jose State), Kenjon Barner (Oregon), Zac Stacy (Vanderbilt), Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State), Stepfan Taylor (Stanford), Duke Johnson (Miami), Zurlon Tipton (Central Michigan), Akeem Daniels (Northern Illinois), Marion Grice (Arizona State), Theo Riddick (Notre Dame), Mike Gillislee (Florida), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Cody Hoffman (BYU)
Honorable Mention: Darrin Moore (Texas Tech), Terrance Williams (Baylor), Robert Herron (Wyoming), Donte Moncrief (Ole Miss), Patrick Hearn (UAB), Jamison Crowder (Duke)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Jesse James (Penn State)
Honorable Mention: Rob Blanchflower (Massachusetts), Alan Cross (Memphis), Zach Ertz (Stanford), Joseph Fauria (UCLA), Travis Kelce (Cincinnati), Clive Walford (Miami), Crosby Wright (Purdue), Marcel Jensen (Fresno State), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Ryan Otten (San Jose State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Dustin Hopkins (Florida State) & Carey Spear (Vanderbilt)
Honorable Mention: Dan Conroy (Michigan State), Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Matt Hogan (Houston), Trey Farquhar (Idaho), Chad Christen (Connecticut), Drew Basil (Ohio State), Brandon McManus (Temple), Andrew Furney (Washington State), Kyle Brindza (Notre Dame)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Chris Boswell (Rice), Drew Alleman (LSU), Nick Jordan (Texas), Brett Maher (Nebraska), Brandon McManus (Temple), Kyle Brindza (Notre Dame), Sam Ficken (Penn State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Riley Stephenson (BYU)
Honorable Mention: Trey Barrow (Missouri), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Cody Mandell (Alabama), Ben Skaer (New Mexico), Ian Campbell (UTEP), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Tress Way (Oklahoma), Bobby Cowan (Idaho), Josh Hubner (Arizona State), Will Hagerup (Michigan), Landon Foster (Kentucky), Alex King (Texas), Tyler Williams (Marshall), Pat O’Donnell (Cincinnati), Justin Brockhaus-Kann (USF), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Duke Johnson (Miami) & De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Giovani Bernard (North Carolina), Jordan Parker (Middle Tennessee State), Akeem Shavers (Purdue), David Pasquale (Toledo), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Stephen Houston (Indiana)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Jeremy Eddington (Rice), Reggie Dunn (Utah), Tommylee Lewis (Northern Illinois), Marques Mosley (Colorado), Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Jakeem Grant (Texas Tech), Jameon Lewis (Mississippi State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Jonathan Krause (Vanderbilt), Jalen Saunders (Oklahoma), Kenny Harrison (UTSA), Scott Harding (Hawaii)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Bjoern Werner (Florida State) & Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina)
Honorable Mention: Jordan Hill (Penn State), Eric Martin (Nebraska), Nate Fakahafua (Utah), Trevardo Williams (Connecticut), Brent Urban (Virginia)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Cameron Lawrence (Mississippi State)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Reddick (North Carolina), Kyle Van Noy (BYU), R.J. Young (UL-Monroe), Dwayne Woods (Bowling Green), Brandon Magee (Arizona State), Jake Ryan (Michigan), Zach Boren (Ohio State), Will Lucas (Purdue), Ja’Gared Davis (SMU), Michael Doctor (Oregon State), Alvin Dupree (Kentucky), C.J. Malauulu (Kent State), Eddie Lackey (Baylor)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Bacarri Rambo (Georgia), Kevin Byard (Middle Tennessee State), Bene Benwikere (San Jose State)
Honorable Mention: Keon Lyn (Syracuse), David Amerson (North Carolina State), Johnny Adams (Michigan State), Matt Elam (Florida), Chibuikem Okoro (Wake Forest), Adrian McDonald (Houston), Xavier Brewer (Clemson), Eric Eiland (Houston), Will Davis (Utah State), Jonathan Dowling (Western Kentucky), Antone Exum (Virginia Tech), Lyle Dankenbring (UCF), Luke Wollet (Kent State), Sam Carter (TCU), Najja Johnson (Buffalo), John Hardy-Tuliau (Hawaii)

 

*Photos courtesy of Cary Edmondson, Fresno State & Jason Clay.

TEMPLE RB MONTEL HARRIS IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 12

National Performer of the Week: Montel Harris (Temple)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: John Simon (Ohio State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Landry Jones (Oklahoma) & Tajh Boyd (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Mike Glennon (North Carolina State), Sam Richardson (Iowa State), Chuckie Keeton (Utah State), Devin Gardner (Michigan), Taylor Kelly (Arizona State), Tyler Russell (Mississippi State), Keith Price (Washington), Crawford Jones (Houston)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Montel Harris (Temple)
Honorable Mention: Lache Seastrunk (Baylor), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona), Cierre Wood (Notre Dame), Johnathan Franklin (UCLA), Montee Ball (Wisconsin), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State), Devonta Freeman (Florida State), Beau Blankenship (Ohio)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Alec Lemon (Syracuse), Isaiah Anderson (Oklahoma State), Tobais Palmer (North Carolina State)
Honorable Mention: Stedman Bailey (West Virginia), Kenny Stills (Oklahoma), Nick Harwell (Miami-Ohio), Donte Moncrief (Ole Miss), Chris Gallon (Bowling Green), Allen Robinson (Penn State), Keyarris Garrett (Tulsa), Uzoma Nwachukwu (Texas A&M)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Clive Walford (Miami), Brandon Ford (Clemson), Mario Carter (North Carolina State)
Honorable Mention: Zach Ertz (Stanford), Chris Coyle (Arizona State), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Jacob Pedersen (Wisconsin), Nick O’Leary (Florida State), C.J. Fiedorowicz (Iowa), Dion Sims (Michigan State), Zane Fakes (Ball State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Edwin Arceo (Iowa State)
Honorable Mention: Jake Wieclaw (Miami), Justin Haig (Marshall), Jeff Budzien (Northwestern), Cody Journell (Virginia Tech), Nate Freese (Boston College), Andrew Haldeman (Western Michigan), Cairo Santos (Tulane)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Chris Boswell (Rice)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Brandon McManus (Temple), Ross Martin (Duke), Will Scott (Troy)

Punter Performer of the Week: Will Scott (Troy)
Honorable Mention: Daniel Zychlinski (Stanford), Mike Loftus (SMU), Will Monday (Duke), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech), Josh Davis (Middle Tennessee State), Colter Johnson (Massachusetts), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Ben Skaer (New Mexico)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Tavon Austin (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Dri Archer (Kent State), Kevin Grooms (Marshall), LaDarius Perkins (Mississippi State), Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Richard Leonard (FIU), D.J. Banks (Louisiana Tech), Autrey Golden (UTEP)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Corey Brown (Ohio State), Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee), Odell Beckham Jr. (LSU)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: John Simon (Ohio State)
Honorable Mention: Eddie Yarbrough (Wyoming), Steven Means (Buffalo), Alex Hansen (Air Force), Adam Replogle (Indiana), Vic Beasley (Clemson), Deandre Coleman (California), Cody Bauer (Rice)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Keith Smith (San Jose State)
Honorable Mention: Bruce Taylor (Virginia Tech), Michael Clay (Oregon), Khalil Mack (Buffalo), Eric Kendricks (UCLA), Kyle Van Noy (BYU), Avery Williamson (Kentucky), Ryan Shazier (Ohio State), Aaron Hill (Minnesota), Cyrus Coen (Washington State), Kenny Tate (Maryland), Ryan Simmons (Oklahoma State), Nick Clancy (Boston College), Khaseem Greene (Rutgers)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Andre Hal (Vanderbilt)
Honorable Mention: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (Oregon), Jordan Poyer (Oregon State), Jajuan Harley (Middle Tennessee State), Luke Wollet (Kent State), A.J. Bouye (UCF), Keelan Johnson (Arizona State), Senquez Golson (Ole Miss), Arius Wright (Western Kentucky), Joe Williams (Baylor)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mitchell Leff & Cathy Bongiovi, Temple Athletics.

 

CENTRAL ARKANSAS QB WYNRICK SMOTHERS IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 12

National Performer of the Week: Wynrick Smothers (Central Arkansas)
National Defensive Performer of the Week: Kevin Eugene (MVSU)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Wynrick Smothers (Central Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Marcus Wasilewski (Maine), John Robertson (Villanova), John Kelly (St. Francis-PA), Michael Colvin (Lehigh), Dalyn Williams (Dartmouth), Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), T.J. Thorpe (James Madison), Gavin McCarney (Colgate), Jake Ryan (Austin Peay), Kyle Padron (Eastern Washington)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Terrance West (Towson)
Honorable Mention: C.J. Tuckett (Weber State), Terrence Leffall (Howard), Treavor Scales (Harvard), Tromaine Dennis (Northern Colorado), Levi Terrell (Southeast Missouri), Gus Johnson (Stephen F. Austin), Rees Macshara (Morehead State), Jordan McCord (Colgate), Carlton Koonce (Fordham), Zach Zenner (South Dakota State), Nigel Jones (Maine)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Aaron Mellette (Elon) & Quentin Sims (UT-Martin)
Honorable Mention: Brian Wetzel (Fordham), Jordan Harris (Bryant), Grant Wallace (Yale), Grant Gellatly (Cornell), Donte Sawyer (Morehead State), Rodrick Rumble (Idaho State), Brandon Kaufman (Eastern Washington), Chris Wright (Eastern Illinois), Devin Stark (Austin Peay)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Kevin Marshall (Drake), A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State), Taylor Sloat (UC Davis)
Honorable Mention: Mario Thompson (VMI), Justin Perillo (Maine), R.J. Rickert (Northern Arizona), Jeremy Meyers (Southeastern Louisiana), Greg Hardy (Montana)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Ray Early (Furman)
Honorable Mention: Josh Thiel (St. Francis-PA), Rory Perez (Montana State), Charlie Leventry (Duquesne), David Brown (Youngstown State), Nick Aussieker (Illinois State), Eddie Camara (Central Arkansas)

Punter Performer of the Week: Andy Wilder (Northern Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Kyle Bernard (Northern Iowa), Jacob Dombrowski (Harvard), Joe Cloud (Princeton), Lucas Hileman (Indiana State), C.J. Reyes (Idaho State), Jean Breaux (McNeese State), Cory Kemps (Nicholls State), Beau Mothe (Southeastern Louisiana), Ryan Mohr (Monmouth), Steven Mix (Murray State), Chad Zinchini (Tennessee Tech)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Brian Wetzel (Fordham)
Honorable Mention: Luke Hagy (Cornell), Kenny Little (Gardner-Webb), Joe Ferguson (San Diego), Rob Hollomon (Central Connecticut State), Carlos Anderson (Northern Iowa), Ezekiel Graham (Sacramento State), Gerald Mistretta (Holy Cross)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Duane Brady (Murray State), Marcus Williams (North Dakota State), Kevin Chillis (Albany), Xavier Roberson (Southeastern Louisiana), Damarr Aultman (Maine), Jordan Brown (Bryant), Michael Johnson (Delaware), Donte Sawyer (Morehead State), Jonathan Perkins (UC Davis), Julian Stafford (MVSU)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Jason McNair (UT-Martin), Steven Thames (New Hampshire), Walter Powell (Murray State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Cole Jirik (North Dakota State)
Honorable Mention: Joseph LeBeau (Jackson State), Chris Loveless (McNeese State), Robert Simpson (MVSU), Connor McNamara (Bryant), Josh Alaeze (Central Connecticut State), James Robinson (South Carolina State), Joe Wideman (Presbyterian), Caraun Reid (Princeton), Mike Catapano (Princeton), Roosevelt Holliday (Eastern Illinois), Terrence Fede (Marist), Caleb Schreibeis (Montana State), Ernest Smith (Austin Peay), Bay Amrhein (The Citadel), Artavious Dowdell (Eastern Illinois), Davis Tull (Chattanooga), Chris Billingslea (The Citadel)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Alvin Scioneaux (Wofford) & Nick Dzubnar (Cal Poly)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Backus (Coastal Carolina), Elandon Roberts (Morgan State), Justin Hughes (South Carolina State), Wayne Burden (Savannah State), Keith Pough (Howard), Keven Woods (MVSU), Caleb Taylor (Old Dominion), Zach Johnson (Eastern Washington), Jayson DiManche (Southern Illinois), Matt Farris (Campbell), Kevin Reed (Southern Illinois), Jody Owens (Montana State), Darion Sutton (Samford), Joe Narcisse (McNeese State), Evan Byers (Bucknell)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Kevin Eugene (MVSU)
Honorable Mention: Jakob DeMedal (St. Francis-PA), Brian Medlock (Prairie View A&M), Kyle Sakowski (Lafayette), Ronnie Akins (Villanova), Jake Dixon (Fordham), Eric Loper (Villanova), Marcel Gibbons (Northern Colorado), Dax Swanson (Sam Houston State), Blake Wylie (Wofford), Chavon Mackey (North Dakota), Je Ryan Butler (South Dakota State)

 

*Photo courtesy of Steve East, Central Arkansas.

 

ARIZONA RB KA’DEEM CAREY & OREGON QB MARCUS MARIOTA ARE
CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 11

National Performer of the Week: Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona) & Marcus Mariota (Oregon)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Prince Shembo (Notre Dame)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Marcus Mariota (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: David Ash (Texas), Michael Rocco (Virginia), James Franklin (Missouri), Tyler Bray (Tennessee), Brett Smith (Wyoming), Devin Gardner (Michigan), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), David Fales (San Jose State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Kenneth Dixon (Louisiana Tech), Montee Ball (Wisconsin), David Fluellen (Toledo), Trayion Durham (Kent State), Anthon Samuel (Bowling Green), Tony Pierson (Kansas), Robbie Rouse (Fresno State)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Alec Lemon (Syracuse)
Honorable Mention: Stedman Bailey (West Virginia), Josh Stewart (Oklahoma State), Eric Ward (Texas Tech), Marqise Lee (USC), Ryan Swope (Texas A&M), Cody Hoffman (BYU), Josh Huff (Oregon), Chad Bumphis (Mississippi State), Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Mychal Rivera (Tennessee)
Honorable Mention: Jordan Reed (Florida), Chris Coyle (Arizona State), Colt Lyerla (Oregon), Joseph Fauria (UCLA), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Greg Daniels (Texas), Zach Ertz (Stanford), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Jake McGee (Virginia), Ryan Griffin (Connecticut), Drew Carswell (Pittsburgh)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Dustin Hopkins (Florida State)
Honorable Mention: Brett Baer (Louisiana-Lafayette), Trevor Romaine (Oregon State), Blake Lucas (Massachusetts), Brett Maher (Nebraska), Sam Ficken (Penn State), Cairo Santos (Tulane), Drew Alleman (LSU)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Aaron Jones (Baylor)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Brandon McManus (Temple), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Freddy Cortez (Kent State), Bryson Rose (Ole Miss)

Punter Performer of the Week: Trey Barrow (Missouri) & Brian Schmiedebusch (Bowling Green)
Honorable Mention: Cody Mandell (Alabama), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Andrew Shapiro (Fresno State), Collin Barber (Georgia), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Pablo Beltran (Navy), Thomas Hibbard (North Carolina), Will Hagerup (Michigan), Cody Webster (Purdue), Brandon McManus (Temple), Cayle Chapman-Brown (New Mexico State), Anthony Melchiori (Kent State), Jay Karutz (Eastern Michigan), Alex Butterworth (Penn State), Ben Skaer (New Mexico)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Gee Gee Greene (Navy), Brendan Bigelow (California), Dri Archer (Kent State), Darrin Reaves (UAB), Marcus Curry (Texas State), Isi Sofele (California), De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Mike Edwards (Hawaii), Tobais Palmer (North Carolina State), Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State), Duke Johnson (Miami), Jimmie Hunt (Missouri), Jamal Golden (Georgia Tech)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Nick Williams (Connecticut) & Jackie Williams (UAB)
Honorable Mention: Jelani Jenkins (Florida), Blake Comminie (Louisiana-Lafayette)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Prince Shembo (Notre Dame)
Honorable Mention: Jake Dooley (Kent State), Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky), Kawann Short (Purdue), E.J. Dunston (UCF), Meshak Williams (Kansas State), Travis Long (Washington State), Leonard Williams (USC), Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh), Denico Autry (Mississippi State), Carl Bradford (Arizona State), Emeka Onyenekwu (Louisiana-Lafayette), Freddie Bishop (Western Michigan), Cory Dorris (Tulsa), Tyeler Davison (Fresno State), Walker May (Vanderbilt)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Anthony Barr (UCLA) & Travis Brown (Fresno State)
Honorable Mention: Sean Porter (Texas A&M), Sio Moore (Connecticut), Andrew Jackson (Western Kentucky), Kevin Minter (LSU), Alec Ogletree (Georgia), Cyrus Coen (Washington State), Nathan Herrold (Arkansas State), Denzel Nkemdiche (Ole Miss)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Cortney Lester (Buffalo)
Honorable Mention: Alden Darby (Arizona State), Craig Loston (LSU), Tyler Hunter (Florida State), Derron Smith (Fresno State), Duron Harmon (Rutgers), Phillip Thomas (Fresno State), D.J. Swearinger (South Carolina), Shaq Bell (Colorado State), Josh Turner (Texas), Micah Hyde (Iowa), Bene Benwikere (San Jose State), Deshazor Everett (Texas A&M), Keith Reaser (FAU)

 

*Photos courtesy of Molly O’Mara, Arizona Athletics, Eric Evans for www.GoDucks.com, Andy McNamara, Dave Williford, & Oregon Athletics.

 

COASTAL CAROLINA QB ARAMIS HILLARY IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 11

National Performer of the Week: Aramis Hillary (Coastal Carolina)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Derek Douglas (The Citadel) & Jeff Covitz (Bryant)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Aramis Hillary (Coastal Carolina)
Honorable Mention: DeNarius McGhee (Montana State), Gavin McCarney (Colgate), Seth Lobato (Northern Colorado), Darian Stone (Tennessee Tech), Derek Carr (UT-Martin), Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), Grant Enders (Towson), T.J. Pryor (Eastern Kentucky), Jerick McKinnon (Georgia Southern), Marcus Wasilewski (Maine), John Kelly (St. Francis-PA)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Dominique Booker (Towson)
Honorable Mention: Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Fabian Truss (Samford), Matt Denham (Eastern Kentucky), Gus Johnson (Stephen F. Austin), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Kevin Monangai (Villanova), Dallas Kessman (San Diego), Marcorus Garrett (Columbia), Rickey Stevens (Maine), Dominique Williams (Wagner), Marcus Whitener (Coastal Carolina)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Tyrone Goard (Eastern Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Julian Stafford (MVSU), Travis Tarpley (Delaware State), Tre McBride (William & Mary), Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois), Ify Umodu (Northern Arizona), Donte Sawyer (Morehead State), Jeremy Butler (UT-Martin), Montaurius Smith (Alabama A&M), Aaron Mellette (Elon), Wes Briscoe (McNeese State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Reese Williams (Davidson) & Darin McDonald (Northern Colorado)
Honorable Mention: Josh Hill (Idaho State), Colin Anderson (Furman), T.J. Jones (Sam Houston State), Jeremy Meyers (Southeastern Louisiana), David Duran (Coastal Carolina), Joe Migliarese (Rhode Island), Kevin Vaadeland (North Dakota State), Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Sam Martin (Appalachian State)
Honorable Mention: Chase Varnadore (Florida A&M), John Macomber (Holy Cross), Shaun McClain (Weber State), Zach Brown (Portland State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Patrick Murray (Fordham) & Sam Martin (Appalachian State)
Honorable Mention: James Satterfield (UT-Martin), Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Rory Perez (Montana State), Jonathan Plisco (Old Dominion), Ben LeCompte (North Dakota State), Luke Cherry (Georgia Southern), Cole Zwiefelhofer (South Dakota)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Dominique Williams (Wagner)
Honorable Mention: Dominic Gunn (Northern Colorado), Cody Kirk (Montana State), Ryan Spadola (Lehigh), Drew Smith (Albany), Keith Dawson (Jacksonville), Brian Wetzel (Fordham), Carlton Koonce (Fordham), Tyree Lee (Old Dominion), Washaun Ealey (Jacksonville State), David Johnson (Northern Iowa), Trey Diller (Sam Houston State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Jakar Hamilton (South Carolina State), Jerodis Williams (Furman), Xavier Roberson (Southeastern Louisiana), Ed Eagan (Northwestern State), Dane Domonkos (St. Francis-PA), Charles Hawkins (Southern University)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Antonio Vaughan (Old Dominion), Tony McCrea (Southeastern Louisiana), Niccolo Mastromatteo (Coastal Carolina), Shawn Johnson (Montana State)
Honorable Mention: Torre Price (Bethune-Cookman), Kevin Thompson (North Carolina Central), Andrew Sutton (Monmouth)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Derek Douglas (The Citadel) & Jeff Covitz (Bryant)
Honorable Mention: Jarret Bilbrey (Northern Arizona), Josh Martin (Columbia), Brandon Thurmond (UAPB), Padric Scott (Florida A&M), Cody Larsen (Southern Utah), Preston Gale (Montana State), Caleb Schreibeis (Montana State), Brandon Copeland (Pennsylvania), Davis Tull (Chattanooga), Jordan Kelly (Bryant), Christopher Robinson (Morgan State), Charlie Jones (VMI)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Ryan Griffin (Jackson State)
Honorable Mention: Bill Ross (UAPB), Brandon Hepburn (Florida A&M), Cortney Ingram (South Carolina State), Kennith Jackson (Cal Poly), Jordan Gacke (Northern Iowa), Nick Sigmon (Liberty), Joey Harmon (Villanova), Erik Wachter (Holy Cross), Bishop Neal (St. Francis-PA), Marcus Edwards (Tennessee Tech), Mike Boles (Lafayette), Mitch McGrath (Furman), Stephon Robertson (James Madison), Isaiah Lynn (Presbyterian), Tyler Moorehead (Drake), Marcus Malbrough (Lamar), Gary Wilkins (Furman), Paul Sakowski (Marist), Rashad Smith (Jacksonville State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Darryl Hamilton (Richmond) & Jamal Clay (Maine)
Honorable Mention: Jeremy Isabelle (Alabama A&M), Tommy Collet (Southern Utah), Steven Bethley (Montana State), Mike Yeager (Colgate), Chai Reece (Dartmouth), Trocon Davis (Princeton), Collin Bibb (Yale), Jarrod Watson-Lewis (Cornell), Lonnie Johnson (Gardner-Webb), Chris Raggett (McNeese State), Cooper Taylor (Richmond), Cameron Chadwick (Robert Morris), Dennis Regan (Sacred Heart), Ricky Tunstall (Delaware), Jordan Chapman (Fordham), Jeff Swinton (Campbell), Alex Grask (Valparaiso), Zach Clark (Davidson), Jacob Hagen (Liberty), Nick Williams (Delaware State), Kevin Haymore (MVSU)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mike Cawood, Johnny Gasque, & Coastal Carolina Athletics.

TENNESSEE QB TYLER BRAY & GEORGIA QB AARON MURRAY ARE
CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 10

National Performer of the Week: Tyler Bray (Tennessee) & Aaron Murray (Georgia)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Allen Chapman (Kansas State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Tyler Bray (Tennessee) & Aaron Murray (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville), Derek Carr (Fresno State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Matt Barkley (USC), Brett Smith (Wyoming), Landry Jones (Oklahoma), David Ash (Texas), Brett Hundley (UCLA), Rakeem Cato (Marshall), Chuckie Keeton (Utah State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Kenjon Barner (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Le’Veon Bell (Michigan State), Ray Graham (Pittsburgh), Carlos Hyde (Ohio State), Branden Oliver (Buffalo), Darrin Reaves (UAB)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Justin Hunter (Tennessee)
Honorable Mention: Josh Boyce (TCU), Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee), Titus Davis (Central Michigan), Eric Monette (Western Michigan), Donte Foster (Ohio), Cobi Hamilton (Arkansas), Marqise Lee (USC), Mike Davis (Texas), Josh Huff (Oregon), Michael Campanaro (Wake Forest), Eric Thomas (Troy), Jamal Robinson (Louisiana-Lafayette), Nelson Agholor (USC)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington) & Joseph Fauria (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Travis Kelce (Cincinnati), Ted Bolser (Indiana), Cole Hubble (UTSA), Ryan Hubbell (Louisville), Wes Saxton (South Alabama)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Cairo Santos (Tulane)
Honorable Mention: Ross Martin (Duke), Trevor Romaine (Oregon State), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Jake Wieclaw (Miami), Edwin Arceo (Iowa State), Chad Christen (Connecticut), Maikon Bonani (USF)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Edwin Arceo (Iowa State)
Honorable Mention: Mitch Anderson (FAU), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Carey Spear (Vanderbilt), Ross Martin (Duke)

Punter Performer of the Week: Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Richie Hogan (Central Michigan), Andrew Shapiro (Fresno State), Collin Barber (Georgia), Dylan Breeding (Arkansas), Seamus McMorrow (San Diego State), Brad Wing (LSU), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Hunter Mullins (UAB), Justin Manton (Louisiana-Monroe), Chase Lansford (UNLV), Anthony Melchiori (Kent State), Sean Sellwood (Utah), Tyler Bennett (Utah State)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Marqise Lee (USC)
Honorable Mention: George Winn (Cincinnati), Lache Seastrunk (Baylor), Ray Graham (Pittsburgh), Latavius Murray (UCF), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Duke Johnson (Miami), Brennan Clay (Oklahoma), Terron Ward (Oregon State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Reggie Dunn (Utah), Colin Lockett (San Diego State), Tyler Lockett (Kansas State), Desmond Roland (Oklahoma State), Matt Brown (Temple), Reggie Whatley (Middle Tennessee State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Tavon Austin (West Virginia)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Jamie Collins (Southern Mississippi)
Honorable Mention: Sam Montgomery (LSU), Sharrif Floyd (Florida), Connor Boyett (UAB), Glenn Foster (Illinois), Chris Brathwaite (Virginia), Troy Davis (UCF)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Kiko Alonso (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Nate Combs (Army), Josh Francis (West Virginia), Jeremy Attaochu (Georgia Tech), Adrian Hubbard (Alabama), Jordan Hunt (FIU), Alec Ogletree (Georgia), Christian Kirksey (Iowa), Marquis Flowers (Arizona), Eric Kendricks (UCLA), Avery Williamson (Kentucky), Nick Forbes (California)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Allen Chapman (Kansas State)
Honorable Mention: Durrell Givens (Iowa State), Matt Elam (Florida), Blair Burns (Wyoming), Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State), Dee Milliner (Alabama), Damian Swann (Georgia), Shaq Thompson (Washington), Matt Raymer (New Mexico), Kurtis Drummond (Michigan State)

 

*Photos courtesy of Wade Rackley, Jason Yellin, Tennessee Athletics, Claude Felton, Leland Barrow, Steve Colquitt, & UGA.

 

COLGATE QB GAVIN McCARNEY & UT-MARTIN QB DEREK CARR ARE CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 10

National Performer of the Week: Gavin McCarney (Colgate) & Derek Carr (UT-Martin)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Na’a Moeakiola (Montana State) & Caleb Schaffitzel (Missouri State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Gavin McCarney (Colgate) & Derek Carr (UT-Martin)
Honorable Mention: Wynrick Smothers (Central Arkansas), Michael Colvin (Lehigh), Marques Ivory (Jacksonville State), Jamal Jackson (Appalachian State), Nick Doscher (Wagner), Brad Sorensen (Southern Utah), Andy Summerlin (Samford), Vernon Adams (Eastern Washington)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Jordan McCord (Colgate)
Honorable Mention: Jake Hutson (Valparaiso), Jamaine Cook (Youngstown State), Tyler Smith (Bucknell), Tim Flanders (Sam Houston State), Aldreakis Allen (Liberty), Jaamal Berry (Murray State), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Darien Robinson (The Citadel), Kenny Little (Gardner-Webb), David Johnson (Northern Iowa), William Banks (Georgia Southern), Covaughn DeBoskie-Johnson (Northern Arizona)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Alan Bonner (Jacksonville State)
Honorable Mention: Quentin Sims (UT-Martin), Sean Price (Appalachian State), Jordan Edwards (Lamar), Ryan Spadola (Lehigh), Kevin Norrell (Stony Brook), Jordan Harris (Bryant), Niccolo Mastromatteo (Coastal Carolina)

Tight End Performer of the Week: A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State) & Emmanuel Ogbuehi (Georgia State)
Honorable Mention: Nick Scelfo (Nicholls State), Brian Barlow (James Madison), Brandon Hall (Lafayette), Joe Sidaras (Wagner)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Bobby Zalud (Cal Poly) & Jordan Wiggs (Stephen F. Austin)
Honorable Mention: Alexander Norocea (Brown), Patrick Murray (Fordham), Rory Perez (Montana State), Everett Goldberg (Norfolk State), Oleg Parent (North Carolina Central), Justin Syrovatka (South Dakota State), Zach Cimaglia (North Carolina A&T), Dylan Lynch (Jacksonville)

Punter Performer of the Week: Greg Wood (Valparaiso)
Honorable Mention: Jonathan Plisco (Old Dominion), Adam Lutz (Campbell), Clark Sechrest (Western Carolina), Kyle Cazzetta (Yale), Chad Zinchini (Tennessee Tech), Scott Weatherford (Eastern Illinois), Brett Cameron (North Dakota), David Skahn (James Madison), James Satterfield (UT-Martin), Paul Layton (Albany), Paul Delaney (Columbia), Jean Breaux (McNeese State), Steven Mix (Murray State), Zach Cimaglia (North Carolina A&T)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Walter Powell (Murray State)
Honorable Mention: Sam Ojuri (North Dakota State), Fabian Truss (Samford), Darius Carey (McNeese State), Peter Nguyen (Montana)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Albert Wilson (Georgia State), Greg Hardin (North Dakota), Cordero Dixon (Weber State), Cyrus Strahm (Morehead State), Edward Patterson (Grambling)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Arthur Goforth (North Carolina Central) & Dominic Gunn (Northern Colorado)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Kyle Emanuel (North Dakota State) & Darren Robinson (Stephen F. Austin)
Honorable Mention: George Riddick (Norfolk State), Damon Gresham-Chisholm (Howard), Brandon Thurmond (UAPB), Eze Obiora (Southern Illinois), Tim Wilkinson (Northern Arizona), Zach Wagenmann (Montana), Rodney Gunter (Delaware State), Arthur Miley (Southern University), Justin Williams (Central Arkansas), Johnathan Billups (Jackson State), Aaron Meadows (Morehead State), Samuel Oyekoya (Bucknell), Justin Williamson (Richmond)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Na’a Moeakiola (Montana State)
Honorable Mention: Nick Sigmon (Liberty), Justin Sexton (Sacred Heart), T.J. Lally (South Dakota State), Grant Olson (North Dakota State), Logan Staib (VMI), Taylor Betros (Cornell), Todd Davis (Sacramento State), Bill Ross (UAPB), Tyler Starr (South Dakota), Connor Loftus (Harvard), Patrick Black (Northwestern State), Wayne Burden (Savannah State), Robert Gainwell (Alcorn State), Carlton Littlejohn (North Dakota State), Andrew Bose (Rhode Island), Jayson DiManche (Southern Illinois), Raheem Cardwell (Prairie View A&M), Deion Roberson (Alcorn State), Jake Rodrigues (Fordham)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Caleb Schaffitzel (Missouri State)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Smith (James Madison), A.J. Cruz (Brown), B.W. Webb (William & Mary), Jamal Clay (Maine), Ryan Shaw (UAPB), Chris Splinter (Harvard), Donovan Henley (Idaho State), Troy Sanders (Appalachian State), Brooklyn Fox (Eastern Kentucky), Demazio Skelton (Georgia State), Kyle Sebetic (Dayton), Darien Irby (Morgan State), Cooper Taylor (Richmond)

 

CLEMSON QB TAJH BOYD & NORTHERN ILLINOIS QB JORDAN LYNCH
ARE CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 9

National Performer of the Week: Tajh Boyd (Clemson) & Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Jarvis Jones (Georgia)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Tajh Boyd (Clemson) & Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Matt Scott (Arizona), Collin Klein (Kansas State), Steele Jantz (Iowa State), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), Taylor Kelly (Arizona State), Derek Carr (Fresno State), Connor Shaw (South Carolina), EJ Manuel (Florida State), Tyler Bray (Tennessee), Ryan Griffin (Tulane), Ryan Nassib (Syracuse)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Zurlon Tipton (Central Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Latavius Murray (UCF), Giovani Bernard (North Carolina), James Sims (Kansas), David Fluellen (Toledo)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Marqise Lee (USC)
Honorable Mention: Austin Hill (Arizona), Sammy Watkins (Clemson), Ryan Grant (Tulane), Jalen Saunders (Oklahoma), Davante Adams (Fresno State), Eric Ward (Texas Tech), Zach Rogers (Tennessee), Brent Leonard (UL-Monroe)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Jake Stoneburner (Ohio State)
Honorable Mention: Justice Cunningham (South Carolina), Gavin Escobar (San Diego State), Jacob Pedersen (Wisconsin), Ernst Brun (Iowa State), Ryan Otten (San Jose State), Eric Ebron (North Carolina), Kellen Bartlett (Utah State), Cody Booth (Temple), D.J. Grant (Texas), Nexon Dorvilus (FAU), Kyle Carter (Penn State), Zach Sudfeld (Nevada), Chris Gragg (Arkansas), Richard Rodgers (California)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Brian Davis (Arkansas State) & Maikon Bonani (USF)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Bryson Rose (Ole Miss), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Steven Schott (Ball State), Caleb Sturgis (Florida)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Mathew Sims (Northern Illinois), Brendan Gibbons (Michigan), Brett Maher (Nebraska), Jon Mora (Arizona State), Chase Hover (SMU), Kaleb Patterson (Miami-Ohio), Will Johnson (Texas State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Josh Hubner (Arizona State)
Honorable Mention: Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech), Ethan Perry (TCU), Kyle Negrete (USC), Hunter Mullins (UAB), Richard Kent (Vanderbilt), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Andrew Shapiro (Fresno State), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Trent Tignor (East Carolina), Harrison Waid (San Jose State), Riley Stephenson (BYU)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Latavius Murray (UCF)
Honorable Mention: David Fluellen (Toledo), Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Wes Cobb (Air Force), J.D. Falslev (BYU), Ray Graham (Pittsburgh), Dontae Strickland (Air Force), Jamaal Williams (BYU), Matt Brown (Temple), Venric Mark (Northwestern), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona), Johnathan Franklin (UCLA)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Reggie Dunn (Utah), Quincy McDuffie (UCF), Jamal Golden (Georgia Tech)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Giovani Bernard (North Carolina), De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon), Jonathan Krause (Vanderbilt), Tyler Hunter (Florida State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: William Gholston (Michigan State) & Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Mark Fackler (Kent State), Deion Green (UCF), Joe Vellano (Maryland), Alex Okafor (Texas), Martin Ifedi (Memphis), Chris Jones (Bowling Green), Greg Hickman (FIU), Sean Progar (Northern Illinois)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Jarvis Jones (Georgia) & Marquis Flowers (Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Will Ebner (Missouri), Herman Lathers (Tennessee), Gabe Martin (Bowling Green), Arthur Brown (Kansas State), Dan Molls (Toledo), Manti Te’o (Notre Dame), Ryan Shazier (Ohio State), Keegan Wetzel (Navy), Luke Batton (Kent State), Kevin Reddick (North Carolina), Christian Jones (Florida State), Marvin Burdette (UAB), Albert Rosette (Nevada), Greg Blair (Cincinnati), Jake Love (Kansas), Kyler Fackrell (Utah State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: DeAndre Elliott (Colorado State)
Honorable Mention: D.J. Hayden (Houston), Ross Rasner (Arkansas), J.D. Harmon (Kentucky), Michael Carter (Minnesota), Lorenzo Doss (Tulane), Durrell Givens (Iowa State), Khary Bailey-Smith (Massachusetts), Paul Porras (Rice), Dwayne Norman (Duke), Randall Evans (Kansas State)

 

*Photos courtesy of Clemson Sports Information & Northern Illinois Sports Information.

 

SACRAMENTO STATE QB GARRETT SAFRON IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 9

National Performer of the Week: Garrett Safron (Sacramento State)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Ian Sluss (Portland State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Garrett Safron (Sacramento State)
Honorable Mention: Austin Sumner (South Dakota State), Jeff Mathews (Cornell), De’Auntre Smiley (Prairie View A&M), Logan Hallock (Appalachian State), Nick Elko (Delaware State), Gavin McCarney (Colgate), Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), Grant Enders (Towson), John Robertson (Villanova), DeNarius McGhee (Montana State), Lucas Beatty (Gardner-Webb), Jerick McKinnon (Georgia Southern), Cody Stroud (McNeese State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Isidore Jackson (Bethune-Cookman), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Tyler Varga (Yale)
Honorable Mention: Rob Hollomon (Central Connecticut State), Shakir Bell (Indiana State), Jordan McCord (Colgate), Tim Flanders (Sam Houston State), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Terrance West (Towson), Cody Kirk (Montana State), Julian Hayes (Monmouth), Trae Heeter (Butler)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Sam Hoekstra (San Diego) & Aaron Mellette (Elon)
Honorable Mention: Brandon Kaufman (Eastern Washington), Mike Rios (Marist), Kevin Norrell (Stony Brook), Grant Gellatly (Cornell), Luke Tasker (Cornell), Tellef Lundevall (Brown), Mike Reilly (Dartmouth), Roman Wilson (Princeton), Mike Fess (Holy Cross), Devin Stark (Austin Peay)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Will Shaw (Youngstown State) & A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State)
Honorable Mention: Dan Light (Fordham), Anthony Julbes (Central Connecticut State), MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois), James O’Shaughnessy (Illinois State), Bobby Goldsby (Alabama A&M)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Jamin Godfrey (Tennessee State)
Honorable Mention: Connor Loftus (Pennsylvania), Patrick Murray (Fordham), Ernie Collins (San Diego), Drew Geldbach (Southeast Missouri), Josh Thiel (St. Francis-PA), David Lopez (Wagner), John Lunsford (Liberty), Everett Goldberg (Norfolk State), Colton Cook (Southern Utah)

Punter Performer of the Week: Chad Zinchini (Tennessee Tech)
Honorable Mention: Justin Weldon (Sacramento State), Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Thomas Duyndam (Portland State), Aaron Godwin (UAPB), Jonathan Plisco (Old Dominion), Lucas Hileman (Indiana State), Patrick Murray (Fordham), Patrick Wright (Illinois State), John Macomber (Holy Cross), Ben LeCompte (North Dakota State), Rob Shepherd (Sacred Heart), Jacob Dombrowski (Harvard)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Rob Hollomon (Central Connecticut State)
Honorable Mention: Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Brian Regan (Bucknell), Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Kurt Odom (Campbell), Travis Tarpley (Delaware State), Carlton Koonce (Fordham), Jeremiah Schwartz (Hampton), Dae’Quan Scott (James Madison), Kevin Monangai (Villanova)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Otis Wright (Wagner), Donte Sawyer (Morehead State), Kevin Johnson (Lamar), Tyrone Hendrix (Morgan State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: J.J. Hubbard (Gardner-Webb) & Miles Killebrew (Southern Utah)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Damon Gresham-Chisholm (Howard)
Honorable Mention: Damien Lee (UAPB), Marquis Jackson (Portland State), Robert Dorsey (UAPB), Jimmy Daniels (Alabama State), Carlton Jones (Alabama State), Tyrone Holmes (Montana), Charlie Jones (VMI), Alex Glover (South Carolina State), Shelby Harris (Illinois State), Davis Tull (Chattanooga), Taylor Ramsey (Southeast Missouri), Gavin Miller (Northern Colorado), Michael Kozlakowski (Maine), Dylan Drake (Yale)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Ian Sluss (Portland State)
Honorable Mention: Nick Dzubnar (Cal Poly), Seth Allison (Central Arkansas), Keven Woods (MVSU), Jeremy Kimbrough (Appalachian State), Brandon Powe (MVSU), Kevin Hamlin (Eastern Kentucky), Dorian Bell (Duquesne), Jeff Williams (Delaware), Patrick Friel (Colgate), Monte Gaddis (Towson), Justin Sexton (Sacred Heart), Jon Morgan (Albany), Quinn Backus (Coastal Carolina), Zak Browning (Southern Utah), Tanner Burch (Gardner-Webb), Ross Shafrath (South Dakota State), Lyndell Gibson (Hampton), Jordan Tripp (Montana), Dawud Lane (Bethune-Cookman), Rashar Knight (Nicholls State), Rock Williams (Western Carolina)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Caleb Schaffitzel (Missouri State)
Honorable Mention: Martinez Davis (Western Illinois), Zach Adler (Marist), LaDarius Hawthorne (Coastal Carolina), Johnny Towalid (Indiana State), Seth Thomas (McNeese State), Jermaine Hough (Jacksonville State), Donovan Layne (Indiana State), Branden Spann (Southeast Missouri), Marcus McMorris (Furman), Isaiah Martin (North Carolina A&T), Dionte Sullivan (Norfolk State), D’Vonte Graham (North Carolina A&T), Mike Dosen (Northern Arizona)

 

*Photos courtesy of Brian Berger, Sacramento State Athletics.

 

KANSAS STATE QB COLLIN KLEIN, TEXAS TECH QB SETH DOEGE, & 2011 CFPA
NATIONAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR MATT BARKLEY ARE CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 8

National Performer of the Week: Collin Klein (Kansas State), Seth Doege (Texas Tech), Matt Barkley (USC)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Alex Means (Air Force) & Luke Batton (Kent State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Collin Klein (Kansas State), Seth Doege (Texas Tech), Matt Barkley (USC)
Honorable Mention: A.J. McCarron (Alabama), Aaron Murray (Georgia), Jeff Driskel (Florida), Taylor Martinez (Nebraska), Chuckie Keeton (Utah State), Deon Anthony (Troy), Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville), Cody Fajardo (Nevada), Kolton Browning (Louisiana-Monroe)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Kenneth Dixon (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Kasey Carrier (New Mexico), James White (Wisconsin), Joe Bergeron (Texas), Montee Ball (Wisconsin), Kenjon Barner (Oregon), Stepfan Taylor (Stanford), Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Tavarres King (Georgia) & Robert Woods (USC)
Honorable Mention: Amari Cooper (Alabama), Terrance Williams (Baylor), Tyler Lockett (Kansas State), Alec Lemon (Syracuse)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Garrett Hoskins (Eastern Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Zach Ertz (Stanford), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Jordan Reed (Florida), Blake Jackson (Oklahoma State), Kyle Carter (Penn State), Jack Doyle (Western Kentucky), Chris Coyle (Arizona State), Ryan Griffin (Connecticut), Beckett Wales (Syracuse), Gavin Escobar (San Diego State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Jaden Oberkrom (TCU)
Honorable Mention: Ross Krautman (Syracuse), Brendan Gibbons (Michigan), Chance Marden (San Diego State), Casey Barth (North Carolina), Ross Martin (Duke), Zach Olen (North Texas), Nick Diaz (Utah State), Chad Hedlund (Wake Forest), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Tony Miliano (Cincinnati), Aaron Jones (Baylor), Michel Chapuseaux (South Alabama)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Jeremiah Detmer (Toledo)
Honorable Mention: Brendan Gibbons (Michigan), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Cody Parkey (Auburn), Adam Yates (South Carolina), Mitch Ewald (Indiana), Niklas Sade (N.C. State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Josh Hubner (Arizona State)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Christy (Florida), Kirby Van Der Kamp (Iowa State), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Brandon McManus (Temple), Brett Maher (Nebraska), Brandon Williams (Northwestern), Ryan Erxleben (Texas Tech), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Landon Foster (Kentucky), Michael Palardy (Tennessee), Richie Leone (Houston), Seamus McMorrow (San Diego State), Jamie Boyle (UCF), Colter Johnson (Massachusetts), J. Schroeder (Western Michigan)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Tyler Lockett (Kansas State)
Honorable Mention: Charles Sims (Houston), Skye Dawson (TCU), Jawan Jamison (Rutgers), Bronson Hill (Eastern Michigan), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Giovani Bernard (North Carolina), Latavius Murray (UCF)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Akeem Hunt (Purdue), Tyler Ervin (San Jose State), Jordan Cotton (Iowa), Roy Finch (Oklahoma), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Bernard Reedy (Toledo), Todd Handley (Idaho)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Rashad Evans (Fresno State), Richard Morrison (Arizona), Justin Brown (Oklahoma)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Meshak Williams (Kansas State)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Greene (USC), Alex Okafor (Texas), Lorenzo Mauldin (Louisville), Damontre Moore (Texas A&M), Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh), Davon Coleman (Arizona State), Donte Savage (New Mexico State), Nathan Ollie (Ball State), Brandon Sparrow (Marshall), Gerrand Johnson (Louisiana-Monroe), Antwaun Woods (USC)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Alex Means (Air Force) & Luke Batton (Kent State)
Honorable Mention: Chase Garnham (Vanderbilt), Kevin Minter (LSU), Chase Thomas (Stanford), Joel Hasley (TCU), Denicos Allen (Michigan State), Tom Wort (Oklahoma), C.J. Mosley (Alabama), Telvin Smith (Florida State), Taylor Reed (SMU), Ghaali Muhammad (Wyoming), Cameron Lawrence (Mississippi State), Kevin Pope (SMU), Manti Te’o (Notre Dame), Pat Moore (South Alabama), Justin Cudworth (Eastern Michigan)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Jonathan Meeks (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Bene Benwikere (San Jose State), A.J. Bouye (UCF), Dexter McCoil (Tulsa), David Amerson (N.C. State), Javon Harris (Oklahoma), Avery Patterson (Oregon), Marc Anthony (California), Phillip Thomas (Fresno State), Jamar Taylor (Boise State), D.J. Hayden (Houston), Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest), Justin Halley (FIU), Will Davis (Utah State), Loucheiz Purifoy (Florida), Jermaine Robinson (Toledo)

 

*Photos courtesy of Kenny Lannou, Kansas State Athletics, Texas Tech Sports Information, Paul Goldberg, Tim Tessalone, USC Athletics.

 

NORTH DAKOTA WIDE RECEIVER GREG HARDIN IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 8

National Performer of the Week: Greg Hardin (North Dakota)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Dorian Bell (Duquesne)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Michael Strauss (Richmond)
Honorable Mention: Braden Hanson (North Dakota), Seth Lobato (Northern Colorado), Thomas Wilson (Elon), Brad Sorensen (Southern Utah), Colton Chapple (Harvard), Gavin McCarney (Colgate), T.J. Pryor (Eastern Kentucky), Nick Doscher (Wagner), Sean Goldrich (New Hampshire), Sean Patterson (Duquesne), Jonathan Carkhuff (Davidson), Matt Lancaster (Butler), Brock Jensen (North Dakota State), Brady Attaway (Stephen F. Austin), De’Auntre Smiley (Prairie View A&M), Antonio Bostick (Savannah State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Jordan Reisner (Brown)
Honorable Mention: Tromaine Dennis (Northern Colorado), Teddy Allen (Charleston Southern), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Eric Breitenstein (Wofford), Andrew Pierce (Delaware), Rob Hollomon (Central Connecticut State), Jordan Brown (Bryant), Dan Jacob (Dayton)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Greg Hardin (North Dakota)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Macari (Georgetown), Aaron Mellette (Elon), Justin Monahan (Portland State), Daniel Cason (Colgate), Mark Ross (Lafayette), Da’Rick Rogers (Tennessee Tech), Kurt Ondash (Cornell), Blair Townsend (North Dakota), DeAndre’ Smith (James Madison), Stephen Barnette (Richmond), Simon Heyward (Savannah State), Spearman Robinson (Western Carolina), Brendan Shannon (Butler)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard)
Honorable Mention: Kevin Finney (Richmond), Harold Spears (New Hampshire), Justin Perillo (Maine), Cameron Brate (Harvard), Kevin O’Connell (Colgate), Reese Williams (Davidson), A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State), Nick Scelfo (Nicholls State), Doug Steele (Northern Colorado), MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Cameron Yaw (Samford)
Honorable Mention: Wesley Skiffington (Stony Brook), Jimmy Pavel (Eastern Washington), Bobby Zalud (Cal Poly), Jordan Wiggs (Stephen F. Austin), Colton Cook (Southern Utah), Nick Pollard (Chattanooga)

Punter Performer of the Week: Sam Martin (Appalachian State)
Honorable Mention: Brock Miller (Southern Utah), Tyler McNannay (Weber State), Brady Attaway (Stephen F. Austin), Joe Cloud (Princeton), Cole Zwiefelhofer (South Dakota), Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Chazzo Habliston (Davidson), Kevin Buford (Central Arkansas), John Macomber (Holy Cross), Kyle Bernard (Northern Iowa)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Jerodis Williams (Furman)
Honorable Mention: Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Trabis Ward (Tennessee State), Rees Macshara (Morehead State), Washaun Ealey (Jacksonville State), Kelsey Pope (Samford), Cameron Bailey (Eastern Kentucky), Jason McNair (UT-Martin)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Terrance Lewis (Alcorn State), Tony Washington (Appalachian State), Kalif Raymond (Holy Cross), Rob Hollomon (Central Connecticut), Arthur Goforth (North Carolina Central)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Poppy Livers (Villanova)
Honorable Mention: Laquan Lambert (Lehigh), Christian Dudzik (North Dakota State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Aronde Stanton (Youngstown State)
Honorable Mention: Shelby Harris (Illinois State), Robert Simpson (MVSU), Isaac Scott (Campbell), Brandon Thurmond (UAPB), Joseph LeBeau (Jackson State), J.T. Cleveland (Sam Houston State), Eric Harper (Grambling), Nolan Nearhoof (Robert Morris), D.J. Roberts (UT-Martin), Chad Washington (Columbia), Tim Wilkinson (Northern Arizona), Walter Earnest (UC Davis), Ryan Demming (Western Illinois), Xavier Proctor (North Carolina Central), Quentin Kantaris (Northern Arizona), Beau Palin (Yale)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Dorian Bell (Duquesne)
Honorable Mention: Jeff Williams (Delaware), Bill Ross (UAPB), Ian Sluss (Portland State), Tyler Williamson (Southern Illinois), Ryan Epperson (Stephen F. Austin), Lynden Trail (Norfolk State), Patrick Callaway (Delaware), Tabrian Resby (Howard), John McNabb (Jackson State), Jaycob Shoemaker (Portland State), Tazmon Foster (North Carolina Central), Donelle Williams (Presbyterian)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Anthony Thompson (Southern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Ben Ericksen (Illinois State), Courtney Richmond (Southern Illinois), Ronnie Atkins (Villanova), Jermond Colston (Delaware State), Tylor Brock (Southeast Missouri), Larry King (Indiana State), Joel Ross (Appalachian State), Jermaine Hough (Jacksonville State), D.J. Howard (Bethune-Cookman), Dominick Reyes (Stony Brook), Matthew Steinbeck (Bucknell), Devon Francois (Alcorn State), Devan Roberts (Florida A&M)

 

*Photos courtesy of Ryan Powell, University of North Dakota.

TEXAS A&M QB JOHNNY MANZIEL IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 7

National Performer of the Week: Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Khaseem Greene (Rutgers) & Jake Fely (San Diego State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) & Tyler Wilson (Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Seth Doege (Texas Tech), Taylor Kelly (Arizona State), Shane Carden (East Carolina), Chuckie Keeton (Utah State), David Fales (San Jose State), Jeff Driskel (Florida), Denard Robinson (Michigan), Cody Vaz (Oregon State), Braxton Miller (Ohio State), Colby Cameron (Louisiana Tech), Trevone Boykin (TCU), Collin Klein (Kansas State), Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Montee Ball (Wisconsin) & Bronson Hill (Eastern Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Eddie Lacy (Alabama), Damien Williams (Oklahoma), Benny Cunningham (Middle Tennessee State), Giovani Bernard (North Carolina), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State), Jeremy Hill (LSU), Senorise Perry (Louisville), J.C. Coleman (Virginia Tech)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Quinton Patton (Louisiana Tech)
Honorable Mention: Bernard Reedy (Toledo), Noel Grigsby (San Jose State), Terrance Williams (Baylor), Keenan Allen (California), Jordan Leslie (UTEP), Marcus Davis (Virginia Tech)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Jace Amaro (Texas Tech)
Honorable Mention: Jacob Pedersen (Wisconsin), Marcus Green (Mississippi State), Ryan Griffin (Connecticut), Eric Ebron (North Carolina), Troy Hill (Ohio), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Nick Kasa (Colorado), Mitchell Henry (Western Kentucky), Travis Kelce (Cincinnati), Garrett Hoskins (Eastern Michigan), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Tyreese Russell (Eastern Michigan)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Mike Meyer (Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Taylor Bartolet (Texas A&M), Matt Hogan (Houston), Chase Hover (SMU), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Dan Conroy (Michigan State)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Brandon McManus (Temple)
Honorable Mention: Dan Conroy (Michigan State), Mike Meyer (Iowa), Matt Hogan (Houston), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Cody Parkey (Auburn)

Punter Performer of the Week: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech), Hunter Mullins (UAB), Alex King (Texas), Landon Foster (Kentucky), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), David Baska (Air Force), Pat O’Donnell (Cincinnati), Will Scott (Troy), Ian Campbell (UTEP), Sean Sellwood (Utah), Steven Clark (Auburn), Hendrix Brakefield (Western Kentucky)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Benny Cunningham (Middle Tennessee State)
Honorable Mention: Jeff Scott (Ole Miss), Venric Mark (Northwestern), Dri Archer (Kent State), David Fluellen (Toledo), Anthon Samuel (Bowling Green)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Rashad Ross (Arizona State), Marcus Murphy (Missouri), Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Mike Edwards (Hawaii), Bernard Reedy (Toledo), Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Rashad Greene (Florida State), Ace Sanders (South Carolina), Justin Brown (Oklahoma)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Devonte Fields (TCU)
Honorable Mention: Tony Davis (Troy), Martin Ifedi (Memphis), Chris Jones (Bowling Green), Michael Sam (Missouri), Will Sutton (Arizona State), James Gayle (Virginia Tech), Joe Windsor (Northern Illinois), Damontre Moore (Texas A&M), Sam Montgomery (LSU), Eli Harold (Virginia), Tourek Williams (FIU), Joe Vellano (Maryland)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Khaseem Greene (Rutgers) & Jake Fely (San Diego State)
Honorable Mention: A.J. Johnson (Tennessee), Phillip Steward (Houston), DeAundre Brown (Tulsa), Brandon Magee (Arizona State), C.J. Mosley (Alabama), Derek Largent (San Diego State), Dion Bailey (USC), Jake Love (Kansas), Denicos Allen (Michigan State), Jake Ryan (Michigan), Kyler Fackrell (Utah State), Denzel Perryman (Miami), Trent Murphy (Stanford), Darin Drakeford (Maryland), LaRoy Reynolds (Virginia)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Jordan Poyer (Oregon State)
Honorable Mention: Tony Jefferson (Oklahoma), Carrington Byndom (Texas), Duron Harmon (Rutgers), Matthias Farley (Notre Dame), Marlon Moore (Northern Illinois)

 

*Photo courtesy of Brad Marquardt, Alan Cannon, & Texas A&M Athletics.

UT-MARTIN QB DEREK CARR IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 7

National Performer of the Week: Derek Carr (UT-Martin)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Johnny Towalid (Indiana State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Derek Carr (UT-Martin)
Honorable Mention: Casey Brockman (Murray State), John Robertson (Villanova), Kyle Frazier (Monmouth), Colton Chapple (Harvard), Grant Enders (Towson), Gavin McCarney (Colgate), Jacob Huesman (Chattanooga), Kevin Yost (Idaho State), Damien Fleming (Florida A&M), Matt Brown (Illinois State), Kory Faulkner (Southern Illinois), John Laub (Richmond), Andy Vailas (New Hampshire), Chris Amrhein (Cornell)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Trabis Ward (Tennessee State)
Honorable Mention: Aldreakis Allen (Liberty), Jordan McCord (Colgate), Zach Zenner (South Dakota State), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Kaderius Lacey (Alabama A&M), Washaun Ealey (Jacksonville State), Dominique Swope (Georgia Southern), Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Jamaine Cook (Youngstown State), Marcorus Garrett (Columbia), Keshaudas Spence (Sacred Heart), Zach Bauman (Northern Arizona)
Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Luke Tasker (Cornell)
Honorable Mention: Jeremy Butler (UT-Martin), Lanny Funsten (Davidson), Jordan Harris (Bryant), Walter Powell (Murray State), Quentin Sims (UT-Martin), Gerald Mistretta (Holy Cross), Tristan Roberts (Monmouth), Kevin Norrell (Stony Brook), Jesse Grandy (Central Arkansas), Arlandis Harvey (James Madison)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard)
Honorable Mention: Seth Cranfill (Gardner-Webb), Hamilton Garner (Columbia), Josh Jordan (McNeese State), Cameron Brate (Harvard), Mark Hayes (Princeton), Josh Hill (Idaho State), Joe Migliarese (Rhode Island), Corey Simmons (Northwestern State), Mitch Aprahamian (Dartmouth)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Patrick Murray (Fordham)
Honorable Mention: Eddie Camara (Central Arkansas), Austin Witmer (Missouri State), Chase Varnadore (Florida A&M), Josh Thiel (St. Francis-PA), Earvin Gonzalez (Morgan State), Christian Reed (Wofford), Alex Hanks (Georgia Southern), Jimmy Pavel (Eastern Washington)

Punter Performer of the Week: Sam Martin (Appalachian State) & Nick Pollard (Chattanooga)
Honorable Mention: Patrick Murray (Fordham), Brock Miller (Southern Utah), Matt Foster (Sam Houston State), Greg Peranich (Samford), Brett Cameron (North Dakota), Patrick Morgano (Presbyterian), Scott Lopano (Pennsylvania), David Skahn (James Madison), Bobby Wenzig (Alabama State)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook)
Honorable Mention: Carlos Anderson (Northern Iowa), Mike Mayhew (North Carolina A&T), Gary Hunter (Dayton), Fabian Truss (Samford), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Julian Burton (Missouri State), Brian Wetzel (Fordham), Eddie Rocker (Florida A&M), Travis Davidson (Morgan State), Donald Russell (Georgia State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Kevin Johnson (Lamar), Tyrel Kool (South Dakota State), Mike Ratelle (Drake), Kirby Schoenthaler (Dartmouth), Julian Stafford (MVSU)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Darius Carey (McNeese State), Julian Burton (Missouri State), Trey Diller (Sam Houston State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Anthony Grady (Missouri State) & Caraun Reid (Princeton)
Honorable Mention: Sullivan Grosz (Cal Poly), Aaron Bethune (Samford), Colton Underwood (Illinois State), Nolan Nearhoof (Robert Morris), Davis Tull (Chattanooga), Chris Dooley (Yale), Adam Scott (Appalachian State), Michael Yules (Brown), Lesley Deamer (Northwestern State), Zach Hodges (Harvard), Tyler Foehr (Sacred Heart), Daryell Walker (Hampton), Paul Ena (Eastern Washington)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Bryan Presume (Southern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Grant Olson (North Dakota State), Brandon Denmark (Florida A&M), Evan Byers (Bucknell), Brandon Grier (Appalachian State), Brett Buehler (Cornell), Connor Underwood (Indiana State), Anthony Balancier (Southern University), Justin Hughes (South Carolina State), Matt Evans (New Hampshire), Troy Eastman (Maine), Zak Browning (Southern Utah), Jordan Tripp (Montana), Rock Williams (Western Carolina), Ty Brown (North Carolina Central), Jesse Beauchamp (Sam Houston State), Lyndell Gibson (Hampton), Ronnie Hamlin (Eastern Washington), Brad Banas (Robert Morris), Nigel Muhammad (Lehigh)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Johnny Towalid (Indiana State) & Jeremy Moore (Georgetown)
Honorable Mention: Steven Godbolt III (Tennessee State), Terrick Colston (Delaware State), Osagie Odiase (Sacramento State), Will Lewis (North Dakota), D’Vonte Graham (North Carolina A&T), Thad Williams (UT-Martin), Syler Luxa (South Dakota State), Martinez Davis (Western Illinois), Shane Black (Lafayette), Branden Thomas (Lamar), Robert Alford (Southeastern Louisiana), Cameron Loeffler (Jackson State), Reggie Owens (Old Dominion), Eric Loper (Villanova), Joel Ross (Appalachian State)

 

*Photo courtesy of Joe Lofaro, UT-Martin Athletics.

 

CALIFORNIA QB ZACH MAYNARD IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 6

National Performer of the Week: Zach Maynard (California)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Brandon Sharpe (Syracuse) & John Simon (Ohio State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Zach Maynard (California)
Honorable Mention: Geno Smith (West Virginia), Braxton Miller (Ohio State), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Josh Nunes (Stanford), Tyler Van Tubbergen (Western Michigan), Denard Robinson (Michigan), Anthony Boone (Duke), Matt Barkley (USC), Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois), Matt Scott (Arizona)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Giovani Bernard (North Carolina)
Honorable Mention: John Hubert (Kansas State), Cody Getz (Air Force), Carlos Hyde (Ohio State), Kasey Carrier (New Mexico), Andrew Buie (West Virginia), Joe Bergeron (Texas), Charles Sims (Houston), C.J. Anderson (California)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Josh Lenz (Iowa State), DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson), Marqise Lee (USC)
Honorable Mention: Austin Hill (Arizona), Richy Turner (Nevada), Devante Davis (UNLV), Corey Fuller (Virginia Tech), Aaron Burbridge (Michigan State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Levine Toilolo (Stanford)
Honorable Mention: Richard Rodgers (California), Zane Fakes (Ball State), Zach Ertz (Stanford), Chase Harper (Texas State), Alan Cross (Memphis), Cody Booth (Temple), Kaneakua Friel (BYU), Alex Bayer (Bowling Green), Colt Lyerla (Oregon), Jeff Heuerman (Ohio State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Trey Farquhar (Idaho)
Honorable Mention: Matt Hogan (Houston), Dustin Hopkins (Florida State), Jeremiah Detmer (Toledo), Chandler Catanzaro (Clemson), Matt Nelson (Louisiana Tech), Andrew Baggett (Missouri), Brad Craddock (Maryland), Jaden Oberkrom (TCU)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Shawn Moffitt (UCF)
Honorable Mention: Cairo Santos (Tulane), Spencer Benton (Clemson), Trey Farquhar (Idaho), Jaden Oberkrom (TCU)

Punter Performer of the Week: Kyle Christy (Florida), J. Schroeder (Western Michigan), Dylan Breeding (Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Daniel Zychlinski (Stanford), Brad Wing (LSU), Mike Sadler (Michigan State), Ethan Perry (TCU), Jay Karutz (Eastern Michigan), Tress Way (Oklahoma), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Richard Kent (Vanderbilt), Dalton Botts (Miami), Mike Loftus (SMU), Josh Davis (MTSU), Landon Foster (Kentucky), Will Monday (Duke), Brett Baer (Louisiana-Lafayette), Zach Robinson (Texas State), Will Atterberry (North Texas)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Andrew Buie (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona), Mike Gillislee (Florida), Charles Sims (Houston), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Skye Dawson (TCU), Robbie Rouse (Fresno State), Andre Williams (Boston College)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Quincy McDuffie (UCF), Daz’mond Patterson (Ohio), Sean Tapley (North Carolina), Dri Archer (Kent State), Trey Watts (Tulsa), Demitri Knowles (Virginia Tech)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Venric Mark (Northwestern), Ace Sanders (South Carolina), Corey Brown (Ohio State), Bernard Reedy (Toledo)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Brandon Sharpe (Syracuse) & John Simon (Ohio State)
Honorable Mention: Alex Okafor (Texas), Scott Crichton (Oregon State), Cody Bauer (Rice), Trey Flowers (Arkansas), Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas), Andy Jennings (Fresno State), Ezekiel Ansah (BYU), Travonte Boles (Western Michigan), Nate Fakahafua (Utah)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Kevin Minter (LSU) & Kiko Alonso (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Chase Thomas (Stanford), Jake Knott (Iowa State), Josh Francis (West Virginia), Jack Tyler (Virginia Tech), Ghaali Muhammad (Wyoming), Randall Joyner (SMU), R.J. Young (UL-Monroe), Trashaun Nixon (New Mexico State), Dallas Bollema (New Mexico), Ben Heeney (Kansas), Tyler Matakevich (Temple)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Jordan Poyer (Oregon State) & Kameron Jackson (California)
Honorable Mention: Bradley Roby (Ohio State), Phillip Thomas (Fresno State), Nickell Robey (USC), Cody Prewitt (Ole Miss), Javon Harris (Oklahoma), Avery Patterson (Oregon), Walt Canty (Duke), Destry Berry (New Mexico), Tra’Mayne Bondurant (Arizona)

 

*Photos courtesy of Michael Pimentel/GoldenBearSports.com, Mike Wondolowski, & Kyle McRae, California.

 

APPALACHIAN STATE QB JAMAL JACKSON IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 6

National Performer of the Week: Jamal Jackson (Appalachian State)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Michael Cole (Maine)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Jamal Jackson (Appalachian State) & Casey Brockman (Murray State)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Essington (Stony Brook), Brian Bell (Sam Houston State), Matt Lancaster (Butler), Vernon Adams (Eastern Washington), Colton Chapple (Harvard), Brock Jensen (North Dakota State), Derek Carr (UT-Martin), Kade Bell (Jacksonville), Mike Piatkowski (Drake), Deaunte Mason (Alabama A&M), Kieran McDonagh (Portland State), Michael Colvin (Lehigh), Josh Woodrum (Liberty), Brady Attaway (Stephen F. Austin), Marcus Wasilewski (Maine)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Peter Nguyen (Montana)
Honorable Mention: Jake Walker (Eastern Illinois), Dennis Jenkins (UAPB), Isaiah Crowell (Alabama State), Travis Davidson (Morgan State), Ross Scheuerman (Lafayette), Nikko Watson (Western Illinois), D.J. Adams (Portland State)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Aaron Mellette (Elon)
Honorable Mention: Cordell Roberson (Stephen F. Austin), Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois), Kevin Norrell (Stony Brook), Joe Price (Villanova), Andrew Berg (Harvard), Kenny Cook (Gardner-Webb), Walter Powell (Murray State), Carlton Heard (Gardner-Webb)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Jamel Haggins (Lehigh) & Harold Spears (New Hampshire)
Honorable Mention: Andrew Robustelli (Jacksonville), Brian Barlow (James Madison), Michael Mardis (Indiana State), Dan Light (Fordham), Kristian Johnson (Morgan State), Colin Anderson (Furman), MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois), Hamilton Garner (Columbia), Justin Gunn (Liberty), Emmanuel Ogbuehi (Georgia State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Patrick Murray (Fordham)
Honorable Mention: Miguel Antonio (Sam Houston State), Adam Keller (North Dakota State), Cameron Starke (James Madison), Colton Cook (Southern Utah), Shaun McClain (Weber State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Ray Early (Furman)
Honorable Mention: Nick Liste (Youngstown State), Bobby Wenzig (Alabama State), Beau Mothe (Southeastern Louisiana), Matt Hubbard (Georgia State), Bo Lindsey (Gardner-Webb), Rory Perez (Montana State), Lucas Hileman (Indiana State), Scott Weatherford (Eastern Illinois), Cass Couey (The Citadel), Matt Foster (Sam Houston State), Chris Sullens (Missouri State), Fabian Carter (Grambling), Ryan Gutowski (Bucknell), Bobby Zalud (Cal Poly), Dylan Shaddix (Norfolk State), John Fleck (Howard), Chad Zinchini (Tennessee Tech), Justin Weldon (Sacramento State), Chazzo Habliston (Davidson)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Telvin Brown (Jacksonville State)
Honorable Mention: Kristaan Ivory (Cal Poly), Walter Powell (Murray State), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Phillip Harvey (Northwestern State), Fredson Salomon (Western Illinois), Dominique Williams (Wagner)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Tanner Riley (Indiana State), Kevin Barfield (UT-Martin), Shaquille Hill (Eastern Washington), Johnta Hebert (Prairie View A&M), Chris Flowers (Morgan State), Dominic Gunn (Northern Colorado)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Virgil Williams (Southern) & Ryan Smith (North Dakota State)
Honorable Mention: Anthony Thompson (Southern Illinois)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Michael Cole (Maine)
Honorable Mention: Olajuwon Swearinger (Savannah State), Jonathan Woodard (Central Arkansas), Mike Reilly (William & Mary), Mike Catapano (Princeton), Juan Pimienta (Jacksonville), Anthony Woodard (Bethune-Cookman), Jared Smith (New Hampshire), Devon Morgan (Dayton), Nate Palmer (Illinois State), Colton Underwood (Illinois State), Reginald Bailey (Alabama A&M), Robert Smith (St. Francis-PA), Samuel Oyekoya (Bucknell), Lesley Deamer (Northwestern State)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Keith Pough (Howard)
Honorable Mention: Ian Sluss (Portland State), Brock Coyle (Montana), Jabrel Mines (William & Mary), William Parker (Texas Southern), Robert McCabe (Georgetown), Tony Bell (UT-Martin), Tyler Williamson (Southern Illinois), Ben Peters (North Dakota), Donte Dennis (Maine), Jordan Glass (UC Davis), Daniel Giovacchini (Brown), Zach Olinger (Columbia), Tazmon Foster (North Carolina Central), Josh Carroll (Austin Peay), James Washington (Lamar), Jordan Piper (Nicholls State), Jeff Badger (Sacramento State), Lynden Trail (Norfolk State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Davon Moore (Delaware State)
Honorable Mention: Marcus Williams (North Dakota State), Bookie Sneed (Sam Houston State), Kieron James (Western Illinois), Adam Morgan (VMI), Caleb Mitchell (Tennessee Tech), Darius Jones (Montana State), Phillip Bhaya (Princeton), Calvin Burnett (Indiana State), Darryl Hamilton (Richmond), Darius Knox (Alabama State), Jarvis Webb (UAPB), Justinian Mason (Albany), Caleb Nelson (Stephen F. Austin), Malik Cromartie (North Carolina Central), Jaquiski Tartt (Samford), Dean Marlowe (James Madison), Michael Jackson (Morehead State)

 

*Photos courtesy of Keith Cline & Mike Flynn, Appalachian State.

WEST VIRGINIA QB GENO SMITH IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 5

National Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky) & Daeshon Bufford (Tulsa)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Zac Dysert (Miami-Ohio), Stephen Morris (Miami), David Ash (Texas), Keith Wenning (Ball State), Chuckie Keeton (Utah State), Sean Mannion (Oregon State), Nick Florence (Baylor), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), Tajh Boyd (Clemson), Kolton Browning (Louisiana-Monroe), Derek Carr (Fresno State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Benny Cunningham (Middle Tennessee State) & Kenjon Barner (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State), Beau Blankenship (Ohio), Cody Getz (Air Force), Mark Weisman (Iowa), Keith Marshall (Georgia), David Fluellen (Toledo), Leighton Settle (Northern Illinois), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Todd Gurley (Georgia), Storm Woods (Oregon State)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Stedman Bailey (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Terrance Williams (Baylor), Tommy Shuler (Marshall), Phillip Dorsett (Miami), Willie Snead (Ball State), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Dawan Scott (Miami-Ohio), Rashawn Scott (Miami), Marquess Wilson (Washington State), DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson), Alex Amidon (Boston College), Deion Walker (Massachusetts)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Gator Hoskins (Marshall)
Honorable Mention: Zach Ertz (Stanford), Ryan Otten (San Jose State), Arthur Lynch (Georgia), Mychal Rivera (Tennessee), C.J. Fiedorowicz (Iowa), Matt Lehman (Penn State), Zach Sudfeld (Nevada)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Austin Lopez (San Jose State) & Jeremy Shelley (Alabama)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Jeff Budzien (Northwestern), Dan Conroy (Michigan State), Matt Nelson (Louisiana Tech), Brett Maher (Nebraska)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Brett Maher (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Cairo Santos (Tulane), Jeremy Shelley (Alabama), Cade Foster (Alabama), Austin Lopez (San Jose State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Tyler Bennett (Utah State) & J. Schroeder (Western Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Kyle Dugandzic (Arizona), Kirby Van Der Kamp (Iowa State), Dalton Botts (Miami), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech), Pablo Beltran (Navy), Zach Paul (Akron), Mike Sadler (Michigan State), Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State), Pat O’Donnell (Cincinnati), Alex Dunnachie (Hawaii), Will Monday (Duke)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Kain Colter (Northwestern)
Honorable Mention: Dri Archer (Kent State), Anthon Samuel (Bowling Green), David Fluellen (Toledo), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State), Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska), Isaiah Burse (Fresno State), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Christion Jones (Alabama), D.J. Monroe (Texas), Tevin Coleman (Indiana), Dri Archer (Kent State), Autrey Golden (UTEP)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Marcus Murphy (Missouri) & Booboo Gates (Bowling Green)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky) & Daeshon Bufford (Tulsa)
Honorable Mention: Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas), Will Sutton (Arizona State), Kawann Short (Purdue), Travis Johnson (San Jose State), Kirk Poston (Colorado), Roosevelt Nix (Kent State), Devonte Fields (TCU), Andy Jennings (Fresno State), Neal Huynh (Ohio)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Michael Mauti (Penn State), Damien Holmes (UCLA), Denzel Nkemdiche (Ole Miss)
Honorable Mention: A.J. Klein (Iowa State), Trent Murphy (Stanford), Kyle Van Noy (BYU), Khalil Mack (Buffalo), Shaun Lewis (Oklahoma State), Chris Borland (Wisconsin), Eddie Lackey (Baylor), Christian Kirksey (Iowa), Nate Combs (Army), Zach Davis (Tulane), Will Compton (Nebraska), Phillip Steward (Houston), Alonzo Whaley (Nebraska)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Steven Terrell (Texas A&M)
Honorable Mention: Rashaad Reynolds (Oregon State), Dee Milliner (Alabama), Byron Moore (Tennessee), Sanders Commings (Georgia), Cornelius Douglas (Texas Tech), Phillip Thomas (Fresno State), Leon McFadden (San Diego State), Jason Verrett (TCU), Deone Bucannon (Washington State), Chip Thompson (East Carolina)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mike Montoro, West Virginia.

COLGATE QB GAVIN McCARNEY & EASTERN ILLINOIS QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO ARE
CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 5

National Performer of the Week: Gavin McCarney (Colgate) & Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Jonathan Woodard (Central Arkansas)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Gavin McCarney (Colgate) & Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Cary Grossart (Northern Arizona), Casey Brockman (Murray State), Nick Doscher (Wagner), Colton Chapple (Harvard), Andy Vailas (New Hampshire), Jamal Jackson (Appalachian State), Michael Colvin (Lehigh), Ryan Higgins (Fordham), Deaunte Mason (Alabama A&M)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Eric Breitenstein (Wofford)
Honorable Mention: Gus Johnson (Stephen F. Austin), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Jerodis Williams (Furman), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), John Crockett (North Dakota State), Kevin Monangai (Villanova), Kaderius Lacey (Alabama A&M), Aquanius Freeman (Howard), Jeremiah Schwartz (Hampton)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Tyrone Goard (Eastern Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Jordan Harris (Bryant), Ben Edwards (Richmond), Aaron Mellette (Elon), Rodrick Rumble (Idaho State), Brandon Kaufman (Eastern Washington), Mark Ross (Lafayette)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Josh Hill (Idaho State)
Honorable Mention: Kristian Johnson (Morgan State), Tyler George (Monmouth), Cameron Brate (Harvard), MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois), Josh Jordan (McNeese State), Reese Williams (Davidson), Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard), A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State), Bryant Watts (Wagner)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Edgar Castaneda (Sacramento State)
Honorable Mention: Nolan Bieck (Princeton), Brady Stuart (UC Davis), Adam Shreiner (Elon), Alex Norocea (Brown), Wesley Skiffington (Stony Brook), Adam Keller (North Dakota State), Jamin Godfrey (Tennessee State), Charlie Leventry (Duquesne)

Punter Performer of the Week: Matt Foster (Sam Houston), Tony Epperson (Weber State), Jonathan Plisco (Old Dominion)
Honorable Mention: Patrick Murray (Fordham), Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Joe Cloud (Princeton), Thomas Duyndam (Portland State), Jake Miller (Eastern Washington), Drake Kuhn (William & Mary), Ben Campbell (Austin Peay), Justin Weldon (Sacramento State), Jean Breaux (McNeese State), Kollin Kahler (Lamar), Cass Couey (The Citadel), Earvin Gonzalez (Morgan State), James Satterfield (UT-Martin), Jamin Godfrey (Tennessee State)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook)
Honorable Mention: Ben Edwards (Richmond), Brian Wetzel (Fordham), Tyler Varga (Yale), Jesse Grandy (Central Arkansas), DeMarcus James (Jacksonville State), Ezekiel Graham (Sacramento State), Marcus Sims (South Dakota), Ryan Heaston (Missouri State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Jerodis Williams (Furman), Anthony Gaffney (Princeton), Colby Walden (Jacksonville), Ladarius Vanlier (Tennessee Tech)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Walter Powell (Murray State) & Robert Alford (Southeastern Louisiana)
Honorable Mention: Matt Shannon (Brown), D.J. Monroe (Harvard)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Jonathan Woodard (Central Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Sullivan Grosz (Cal Poly), Nate Palmer (Illinois State), Kenneth Boatright (Southern Illinois), Derek Douglas (The Citadel), Everett Ellefsen (McNeese State), Chris Neal (North Carolina A&T), Bryson Brindle (Presbyterian), Will Patterson (Columbia), Manee Williams (Rhode Island), Tim Carter (Alcorn State), Pat Dowd (Dayton)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Darius Taylor (Sam Houston State)
Honorable Mention: Seth Allison (Central Arkansas), Ian Sluss (Portland State), Todd Davis (Sacramento State), Travis Beck (North Dakota State), L.J. Perry (Presbyterian), Ross Shafrath (South Dakota State), Jerome Williams (Wagner), Brad Banas (Robert Morris), Monte Gaddis (Towson), Brandon Roberts (Alabama State), Byron Gruendl (UC Davis)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Nick Addison (Bethune-Cookman) & Kimario McFadden (South Carolina State)
Honorable Mention: Nico Molino (Cal Poly), Tye Smith (Towson), Qua Cox (Jackson State), Dontra Peters (New Hampshire), Jordan Dangerfield (Towson), Taison Manu (Idaho State), Calvin Burnett (Indiana State), Anthony Gaffney (Princeton), Tyrus McGlothen (Lamar), Tyler Stoddard (Southeastern Louisiana), Jaquiski Tartt (Samford), Lavelle Westbrooks (Georgia Southern), Sybhrian Berry (Missouri State), Brandon Chandler (Campbell), Cameron Loeffler (Jackson State)

 

*Photos courtesy of John Painter, Colgate & Richard Moser, Eastern Illinois Athletics.

 

FLORIDA STATE QB EJ MANUEL IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 4

National Performer of the Week: EJ Manuel (Florida State)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Morgan Breslin (USC) & Sam Montgomery (LSU)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: EJ Manuel (Florida State) & Connor Shaw (South Carolina)
Honorable Mention: Gary Nova (Rutgers), Brett Smith (Wyoming), Ryan Aplin (Arkansas State), Tino Sunseri (Pittsburgh), Colby Cameron (Louisiana Tech), Taylor Kelly (Arizona State), Aaron Murray (Georgia), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Stefphon Jefferson (Nevada)
Honorable Mention: Mark Weisman (Iowa), Le’Veon Bell (Michigan State), Adam Muema (San Diego State), Silas Redd (USC), Michael Cox (Massachusetts), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Cobi Hamilton (Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Chris McNeill (Wyoming), Phillip Dorsett (Miami), Tevin Reese (Baylor), Quinton Patton (Louisiana Tech), Markus Wheaton (Oregon State), Brandin Cooks (Oregon State), Isaiah Battle (Texas State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Dion Sims (Michigan State)
Honorable Mention: Garrett Hoskins (Eastern Michigan), Cordale Scott (Toledo), Kyle Carter (Penn State), Travis Tannahill (Kansas State), Nick Kasa (Colorado), Chris Coyle (Arizona State), Brandon Ford (Clemson), Matt Furstenburg (Maryland), Ryan Otten (San Jose State), Gavin Escobar (San Diego State), Greg Hollinger (South Alabama), Ya’Keem Griner (FIU)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Trey Farquhar (Idaho)
Honorable Mention: Derrick Brodus (Tennessee), David Harman (Central Michigan), Robert Stein (Akron), Bryson Rose (Ole Miss), Ty Long (UAB), Chris Boswell (Rice), Will Johnson (Texas State)

Specialist Performer of the Week: David Harman (Central Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Steven Valadez (UTEP), Mike Meyer (Iowa), Brandon McManus (Temple), Cade Foster (Alabama), Zach Hocker (Arkansas), Derrick Brodus (Tennessee)

Punter Performer of the Week: Brandon Williams (Northwestern) & Dylan Breeding (Arkansas)
Honorable Mention: Ethan Perry (TCU), Ryan Epperson (Texas A&M), Tyler Williams (Marshall), Brandon McManus (Temple), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Sean Kelley (FAU), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech), Tyler Bennett (Utah State), Cayle Chapman-Brown (New Mexico State), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Jay Karutz (Eastern Michigan)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Mike James (Miami), Bernard Reedy (Toledo), Lamarcus Joyner (Florida State), Jafus Gaines (Texas State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Tyler Ervin (San Jose State)
Honorable Mention: Bobby McCain (Memphis)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Dustin Harris (Texas A&M), Rashard Smith (N.C. State), Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska)
Honorable Mention: Ace Sanders (South Carolina), Nick Adams (UAB)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Morgan Breslin (USC) & Sam Montgomery (LSU)
Honorable Mention: Eric Martin (Nebraska), Scott Crichton (Oregon State), Mike Atkinson (Boise State), Anthony Chickillo (Miami), Chris Jones (Bowling Green), Corey Lemonier (Auburn), Damontre Moore (Texas A&M), Beau Yap (Hawaii), Isame Faciane (FIU)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) & Desmond Bozeman (Western Michigan)
Honorable Mention: Jarvis Jones (Georgia), Kenny Cain (TCU), Khalil Mack (Buffalo), Chris Borland (Wisconsin), Anthony Barr (UCLA), Zach Vigil (Utah State), Kevin Reddick (North Carolina), Michael Clay (Oregon), Vince Buhagiar (San Jose State), Kiko Alonso (Oregon), Antonio Mitchum (Louisiana Tech), Tristan Okpalaugo (Fresno State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (Oregon)
Honorable Mention: Jamar Taylor (Boise State), Darius Polk (Kent State), Jaylen Watkins (Florida), Logan Ryan (Rutgers), Ty Zimmerman (Kansas State), Byron Moore (Tennessee), Tra’Mayne Bondurant (Arizona)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mike Olivella, Elliott Finebloom, Bob Thomas, Kerwin Lonzo & Florida State Athletics.

 

2011 CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR TAYLOR HEINICKE IS
CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 4

National Performer of the Week: Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Brandon Grier (Appalachian State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion)
Honorable Mention: Kurt Hess (Youngstown State), Brock Jensen (North Dakota State), Jeff Mathews (Cornell), DeNarius McGhee (Montana State), Sawyer Kollmorgen (Northern Iowa), Deaunte Mason (Alabama A&M), Andy Vailas (New Hampshire), Aramis Hillary (Coastal Carolina), Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois), Casey Brockman (Murray State), T.J. Pryor (Eastern Kentucky), Brad Sorensen (Southern Utah), Kyle Frazier (Monmouth), John Laub (Richmond), Nathan Stanley (Southeastern Louisiana), Damien Fleming (Florida A&M), Patrick Donnelly (Brown), Landry Klann (Nicholls State), Chuckie Looney (Marist)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Zach Bauman (Northern Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Zach Zenner (South Dakota State), Carlton Koonce (Fordham), Nico Steriti (New Hampshire), Trae Heeter (Butler), Matt Denham (Eastern Kentucky), Trabis Ward (Tennessee State), Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Mitch Sutton (North Dakota), Treavor Scales (Harvard), Darien Robinson (The Citadel),

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Da’Rick Rogers (Tennessee Tech)
Honorable Mention: Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois), Michael Rios (Marist), Cordell Roberson (Stephen F. Austin), R.J. Harris (New Hampshire), Nick Mayers (Old Dominion), Mike Berry (Southern University), Rico Richardson (Jackson State), Zach Vraa (North Dakota State), Mitch Jessop (Southern Utah), Sean Price (Appalachian State), Simon Heyward (Savannah State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Will Shaw (Youngstown State)
Honorable Mention: Colin Anderson (Furman), Matt Thayer (Missouri State), A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State), Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard), Brian Barlow (James Madison), Anthony Calcagni (Marist), Cameron Brate (Harvard), Faysal Shafaat (Chattanooga), Kris Drummond (Savannah State), Kalua Noa (Portland State), Nick Scelfo (Nicholls State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Jordan Benton (Murray State)
Honorable Mention: Jimmy Pavel (Eastern Washington), Sean Baner (Delaware), Drew Geldbach (Southeast Missouri), Sean Kenny (Albany), Rory Perez (Montana State), Dave Eden (Northern Colorado), Patrick Murray (Fordham), Matt MacZura (Georgetown), Adam Shreiner (Elon), Seth Sebastian (Southeastern Louisiana), David Lopez (Wagner)

Punter Performer of the Week: Brett Cameron (North Dakota) & Marco Kano (Delaware State)
Honorable Mention: Sam Martin (Appalachian State), Tony Epperson (Weber State), Scott Lopano (Pennsylvania), Kyle Bernard (Northern Iowa), R.J. Peppers (Towson), Paul Layton (Albany), Jonathan Plisco (Old Dominion), Chance Wilson (Alabama A&M), Nick Belcher (South Carolina State), Ryan Gutowski (Bucknell), Nick Pollard (Chattanooga), Bobby Wenzig (Alabama State), Kollin Kahler (Lamar)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Fabian Truss (Samford) & Antonio Vaughn (Old Dominion)
Honorable Mention: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Walter Powell (Murray State), Carlos Anderson (Northern Iowa), Sam Hoekstra (San Diego), Donald Russell (Georgia State), David Johnson (Northern Iowa), Aldreakis Allen (Liberty), Kevin Johnson (Lamar)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Derrick Joseph (Towson), Jaleel Richardson (Southern University), Phillip Harvey (Northwestern State), Josh Smith (Southern Utah), Colby Walden (Jacksonville)
Honorable Mention: Antonio Vaughn (Old Dominion), Gabriel Chambers (Jacksonville State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: B.W. Webb (William & Mary) & Arthur Goforth (North Carolina Central)
Honorable Mention: Phillip Harvey (Northwestern State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: LeBrandon Richardson (Bethune-Cookman)
Honorable Mention: Josh Lynn (Furman), Shane Dorner (Lafayette), Javon Mention (Georgia Southern), Mike Hardie (North Dakota State), Brandon Thurmond (UAPB), Marquis Jackson (Portland State), Isaac Scott (Campbell)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Brandon Grier (Appalachian State) & Dorian Bell (Duquesne)
Honorable Mention: Paul Worrilow (Delaware), Carl Robinson (The Citadel), Patrick Moynahan (Davidson), Robert McCabe (Georgetown), Michael Martin (Fordham), T.J. Lally (South Dakota State), Blake Peiffer (Southeast Missouri), Billy Boyko (Lehigh), Roman SanDoval (Holy Cross), Justin Heard (Central Arkansas)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Cejay Ceniza (Eastern Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Doug Howell (Richmond), Pat Gray (Monmouth), Cooper Taylor (Richmond), Jeremy Moore (Georgetown), Branden Spann (Southeast Missouri), Lucky Dozier (Northern Arizona), James Bradberry (Samford), Travis Hawkins (Delaware), Andrew Taylor (Tennessee State), Dan Casey (Davidson), Kamar Morrison (Gardner-Webb), Fred Flenorl (UT-Martin)

 

*Photos courtesy of Kimberly Zivkovich, Old Dominion Athletics.

TEXAS TECH QB SETH DOEGE & NORTHERN ILLINOIS QB JORDAN LYNCH ARE
CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 3

National Performer of the Week: Seth Doege (Texas Tech) & Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Phillip Thomas (Fresno State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Seth Doege (Texas Tech), Jordan Lynch (Northern Illinois), David Ash (Texas)
Honorable Mention: Geno Smith (West Virginia), Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), J.W. Walsh (Oklahoma State), Matt Scott (Arizona), Jeff Driskel (Florida), Denard Robinson (Michigan), Tevin Washington (Georgia Tech)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Chris Thompson (Florida State) & Stefphon Jefferson (Nevada)
Honorable Mention: Stepfan Taylor (Stanford), Brendan Bigelow (California), D.J. Harper (Boise State), Tevin King (Louisiana Tech), Ja’Terian Douglas (Tulsa)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Chad Bumphis (Mississippi State)
Honorable Mention: Stedman Bailey (West Virginia), Marcus Rucker (Memphis), Allen Robinson (Penn State), Brandon Carter (TCU), Donte Moncrief (Ole Miss), Alonzo Russell (Toledo), A.J. Barker (Minnesota)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Zach Ertz (Stanford)
Honorable Mention: Gavin Escobar (San Diego State), Jordan Reed (Florida), Blake Jackson (Oklahoma State), Eric Ebron (North Carolina), Arthur Lynch (Georgia), Jake Stoneburner (Ohio State), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Jace Amaro (Texas Tech), Mychal Rivera (Tennessee)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Jeff Budzien (Northwestern)
Honorable Mention: Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Ka’imi Fairbairn (UCLA), Carey Spear (Vanderbilt), Steven Schott (Ball State)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State)
Honorable Mention: Chris Boswell (Rice), Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Spencer Benton (Clemson), Steven Schott (Ball State), Jeff Locke (UCLA)

Punter Performer of the Week: Kirby Van Der Kamp (Iowa State)
Honorable Mention: Cody Webster (Purdue), Brett Maher (Nebraska), Spencer Benton (Clemson), Ben Skaer (New Mexico), Spencer Roth (Baylor), Harrison Waid (San Jose State), Richie Leone (Houston), Pete Kontodiakos (Colorado State), Andrew Shapiro (Fresno State), Kyle Christy (Florida), Gerald Levano (Boston College), Neely Sullivent (Arkansas State), Michael Bowlin (Washington State), Alec Vozenilek (Virginia), Seamus McMorrow (San Diego State), Ryan Allen (Louisiana Tech)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Brendan Bigelow (California)
Honorable Mention: Duke Johnson (Miami), De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon), Ameer Abdullah (Nebraska), Stefon Diggs (Maryland), Romar Morris (North Carolina), Trey Burton (Florida), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Marquise Goodwin (Texas), Isaiah Burse (Fresno State), Robbie Rouse (Fresno State), Kerwynn Williams (Utah State), LaDarius Perkins (Mississippi State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Tyler Lockett (Kansas State), Chase Clayton (New Mexico), Duke Johnson (Miami), Jaylen Walton (Ole Miss), Mike Edwards (Hawaii)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Kenzel Doe (Wisconsin), Lee Butler (Duke), Nick Williams (Connecticut), Rashad Greene (Florida State), Kyshoen Jarrett (Virginia Tech)
Honorable Mention: De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Tourek Williams (FIU)
Honorable Mention: Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina), Damontre Moore (Texas A&M), Demarcus Lawrence (Boise State), Travis Long (Washington State), Troy Davis (UCF), Bjoern Werner (Florida State), Jarron Harris (UTSA)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Kyle Van Noy (BYU)
Honorable Mention: Yawin Smallwood (Connecticut), Phillip Steward (Houston), Brandon Magee (Arizona State), Michael Mauti (Penn State), Zach Vigil (Utah State), Ryan Shazier (Ohio State), Manti Te’o (Notre Dame), Tyrone Clark (Northern Illinois), Adrian Hubbard (Alabama), Bryce Hager (Baylor), Montese Overton (East Carolina), Chris Rabb (UAB), Steve Edmond (Texas)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Phillip Thomas (Fresno State)
Honorable Mention: Sheldon Price (UCLA), Jonathan Dowling (Western Kentucky), Ronald Martin (LSU), Quandre Diggs (Texas), Ross Cockrell (Duke), Jordan Richards (Stanford), Bradley McDougald (Kansas), Ha’Sean Clinton-Dix (Alabama), Pudge Cotton (Eastern Michigan), Trey Wilson (Vanderbilt), P.J. Smith (Nebraska), Darius Slay (Mississippi State), Jason Hendricks (Pittsburgh)

 

*Photos courtesy of Texas Tech Sports Information & Joseph Summins, Northern Illinois Athletics.

 

2011 CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR TAYLOR HEINICKE &
ILLINOIS STATE QB MATT BROWN ARE CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMERS OF WEEK 3

National Performer of the Week: Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion) & Matt Brown (Illinois State)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: T.J. Lally (South Dakota State), Nigel Muhammad (Lehigh), Dan Sullivan (Monmouth)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion) & Matt Brown (Illinois State)
Honorable Mention: Brad Henderson (Northwestern State), Marcus Hendrickson (North Dakota), Michael German (Tennessee State), Clayton Moore (Jackson State), Deaunte Mason (Alabama A&M), Ben Dupree (The Citadel), Jeff Mathews (Cornell), Thomas Wilson (Elon), Nico Flores (Norfolk State)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Shakir Bell (Indiana State)
Honorable Mention: Deonte Williams (Cal Poly), Jamaine Cook (Youngstown State), Eric Breitenstein (Wofford), Keion Wade (St. Francis-PA), Steven Miller (Appalachian State), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Treavor Scales (Harvard), Dominick Pierre (Dartmouth), Zach Bauman (Northern Arizona), Isidore Jackson (Bethune-Cookman)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Rico Richardson (Jackson State)
Honorable Mention: Greg Hardin (North Dakota), Albert Wilson (Georgia State), Cameron Sandquist (Yale), Tanner Bleskin (Montana State), Tyrone Goard (Eastern Kentucky), Aaron Mellette (Elon), Matt Thompson (The Citadel), Conner Scott (Pennsylvania), Cordell Roberson (Stephen F. Austin), Derek O’Connor (Butler), Devin Stark (Austin Peay), Stanley Moore (Southeastern Louisiana)

Tight End Performer of the Week: MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Bobby Goldsby (Alabama A&M), Greg Hardy (Montana), Colin Anderson (Furman), A.C. Leonard (Tennessee State), Joseph Hawkins (Norfolk State), Brian Barlow (James Madison), Kyle Juszczyk (Harvard), Seth Cranfill (Gardner-Webb), Cameron Brate (Harvard), Tory Allen-Ford (Texas Southern)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Sean Baner (Delaware) & Tyler Sievertsen (Northern Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Chris Lider (Montana), Cameron Berra (Eastern Illinois), Dylan Lynch (Jacksonville), Bobby Zalud (Cal Poly), Chris Barrick (Prairie View A&M), Miguel Antonio (Sam Houston State), Jordan Wiggs (Stephen F. Austin), Zach Cimaglia (North Carolina A&T)

Punter Performer of the Week: Kyle Bernard (Northern Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Lucas Hileman (Indiana State), Tony Epperson (Weber State), Andy Wilder (Northern Arizona), Drake Kuhn (William & Mary), Jordan Stovall (Hampton), Ethan Sawyer (South Dakota State), Patrick Wright (Illinois State), Stephen Shaw (Montana), Nick Bruno (Stephen F. Austin), Jamin Godfrey (Tennessee State), Joe Vucic (Southeast Missouri), Matt Hubbard (Georgia State), Chris Sullens (Missouri State), Austin Pucylowski (Southern Illinois), Sam Martin (Appalachian State), Austin Cain (Coastal Carolina)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: James Owens (Florida A&M)
Honorable Mention: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), Tony Washington (Appalachian State), Brian Wetzel (Fordham), Grant Gellatly (Cornell), David Johnson (Northern Iowa), Zach Zenner (South Dakota State), Phillip Harvey (Northwestern State), Virgil Williams (Southern University), Carlton Koonce (Fordham)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Rodney Tyson (Howard), Otis Wright (Wagner), Fabian Truss (Samford), Miles Gay (Darmouth), Justin Grant (Richmond)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Kevin Macari (Georgetown), Peter Nguyen (Montana), D’Vonte Graham (North Carolina A&T), Austin Shanks (Northern Arizona), Dominic Gunn (Northern Colorado)
Honorable Mention: Carson Smith (The Citadel)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Cody Larsen (Southern Utah)
Honorable Mention: Colton Underwood (Illinois State), Joseph LeBeau (Jackson State), Brandon Thurmond (UAPB), Terrence Fede (Marist), Zach Wagenmann (Montana), Terrance Green (Alcorn State), Zach Hodges (Harvard), Olusegun Ayanbiola (Delaware State), Matt Kaplan (New Hampshire), Austin Anderson (Southern Utah)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: T.J. Lally (South Dakota State), Nigel Muhammad (Lehigh), Dan Sullivan (Monmouth)
Honorable Mention: Blake Peiffer (Southeast Missouri), Jordan Tripp (Montana), Makari Pugh (North Carolina A&T), Justin Sexton (Sacred Heart), Collin Garrett (Stephen F. Austin), Mike Lombardo (Wagner), Khalil Bass (Portland State), Zach Olinger (Columbia), Cqulin Hubert (Southeastern Louisiana), Ben Johnson (UT-Martin), Jordan Glass (UC Davis), Will McHale (Yale)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Cooper Taylor (Richmond), Darius Safford (Lafayette), Jeremy Moore (Georgetown)
Honorable Mention: Serge Kona (Duquesne), Josh Jones (Central Arkansas), Kendall James (Maine), Osagie Odiase (Sacramento State), Khari Al-Mateen (Maine), Wendell Lewis (Colgate), Jonathan Perkins (UC Davis), Kevin Fogg (Liberty), Charles James (Charleston Southern), Gianni Olivas (Gardner-Webb), Brandon Wicks (Murray State), Kevin Laird (Cornell), Nick Cefalo (New Hampshire), Wilmot Wellington (Northern Iowa)

 

*Photos courtesy of Kimberly Zivkovich, Old Dominion Athletics & Mike Williams, Illinois State Athletics.

 

MICHIGAN QB DENARD ROBINSON IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 2

National Performer of the Week: Denard Robinson (Michigan)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Travis Johnson (San Jose State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Denard Robinson (Michigan) & Tyler Bray (Tennessee)
Honorable Mention: David Piland (Houston), Braxton Miller (Ohio State), Matt Barkley (USC), Seth Doege (Texas Tech), Maxwell Smith (Kentucky), Kolton Browning (UL-Monroe), Brett Hundley (UCLA), Terrance Owens (Toledo), A.J. McCarron (Alabama), Cody Fajardo (Nevada), Tajh Boyd (Clemson), Casey Pachall (TCU)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Damien Williams (Oklahoma)
Honorable Mention: Kenjon Barner (Oregon), Branden Oliver (Buffalo), Johnathan Franklin (UCLA), Ka’Deem Carey (Arizona), Cody Getz (Air Force)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Alex Neutz (Buffalo) & Andre Davis (USF)
Honorable Mention: Justin Hunter (Tennessee), Marcus Sales (Syracuse), Michael Campanaro (Wake Forest), Tracy Moore (Oklahoma State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Chris Coyle (Arizona State)
Honorable Mention: Devin Funchess (Michigan), Jack McGee (Virginia), Rory Anderson (South Carolina), Mychal Rivera (Tennessee), Joseph Fauria (UCLA), Blake Jackson (Oklahoma State), Tyler Eifert (Notre Dame), Clive Walford (Miami), Marcus Green (Mississippi State), Jack Doyle (Western Kentucky), Crockett Gillmore (Colorado State), Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Blake Hammond (Western Michigan)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Chris Boswell (Rice)
Honorable Mention: Quentin Breshears (Fresno State), Caleb Sturgis (Florida), Ryan Bustin (Texas Tech), Stuart Williams (Wyoming), Jeff Budzien (Northwestern), John Bonano (Arizona), Marshall Morgan (Georgia)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Spencer Benton (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Andrew Furney (Washington State), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Brandon McManus (Temple), Quinn Sharp (Oklahoma State), Jack Griffin (FIU), Brett Baer (Louisiana-Lafayette)

Punter Performer of the Week: Tom Hornsey (Memphis) & Brad Wing (LSU)
Honorable Mention: David Baska (Air Force), Riley Stephenson (BYU), Scott Kovanda (Ball State), Ryan Epperson (Texas A&M), Kyle Christy (Florida), Ron Doherty (Kansas), Matt Yoklic (Pittsburgh), Mike Sadler (Michigan State), Sean Sellwood (Utah), Landon Foster (Kentucky), Richie Leone (Houston), Bobby Cowan (Idaho), Kyle Negrete (USC), Michael Bowlin (Washington State)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Johnathan Banks (UCLA)
Honorable Mention: Jaime Wilson (Western Michigan), Robert Woods (USC), Cordorralle Patterson (Tennessee), De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon), Duke Johnson (Miami), Justin Brown (Oklahoma), Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Onterio McCalebb (Auburn), Colin Lockett (San Diego State), Akeelie Mustafa (New Mexico State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Keenan Allen (California), Deante’ Gray (TCU), Drew Terrell (Stanford), Richard Leonard (FIU), Spiffy Evans (Boston College)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Travis Johnson (San Jose State)
Honorable Mention: Walter Stewart (Cincinnati), Jackson Jeffcoat (Texas), Adam Davis (Kansas State), Pat Moore (South Alabama), Toben Opurum (Kansas), Trevardo Williams (Connecticut), Quanterus Smith (Western Kentucky), Damontre Moore (Texas A&M)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Jarvis Jones (Georgia)
Honorable Mention: Tristan Okpalaugo (Fresno State), Arthur Brown (Kansas State), Steve Greer (Virginia), James Morris (Iowa), Jonathan Brown (Illinois), Chi Chi Ariguzo (Northwestern), Pat Hinkel (Miami-OH), Jamal Merrrell (Rutgers), Dion Bailey (USC), DeAundre Brown (Tulsa), Bojay Filimoeatu (Utah State), Carlos Mendoza (Arizona State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Ed Reynolds (Stanford)
Honorable Mention: Jared Tevis (Arizona), Ryan Smith (SMU), Bryce Callahan (Rice), Richard Spencer (UTEP), Lewis Toler (Western Michigan), Johnthan Banks (Mississippi State), Kenneth Acker (SMU), Demetruce McNeal (Auburn), Darren Thellen (Massachusetts), Bennett Jackson (Notre Dame)

 

*Photos courtesy of U-M Photo Services & Justin Dickens, University of Michigan.

 

NORTH DAKOTA QB MARCUS HENDRICKSON IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 2

National Performer of the Week: Marcus Hendrickson (North Dakota)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Michael Cole (Maine)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Marcus Hendrickson (North Dakota)
Honorable Mention: Reese Hannon (Furman), Aramis Hillary (Coastal Carolina), Jacob Huesman (Chattanooga), Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), Kevin Yost (Idaho State), Wynrick Smothers (Central Arkansas), Brock Jensen (North Dakota State), Brad Sorensen (Southern Utah), Garrett Safron (Sacramento State), Will Fiacchi (Albany), Kyle Frazier (Monmouth)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Zach Zenner (South Dakota State)
Honorable Mention: Brendon Riddick (Norfolk State), Brandon Stansell (MVSU), Kendall Gaskins (Richmond), Kaderius Lacey (Alabama A&M), Marcus Sims (South Dakota), Trabis Ward (Tennessee State), D.J. Adams (Portland State), Dae’Quan Scott (James Madison), Khairi Dickson (St. Francis-PA), Torrian Pace (Youngstown State)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Greg Hardin (North Dakota)
Honorable Mention: Brandon Kaufman (Eastern Washington), Justin Monahan (Portland State), Cole King (Albany), Pat Kelly (Liberty), Tre McBride (William & Mary), Travis Harvey (Florida A&M), Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois), Quentin Sims (UT-Martin), Dominique Croom (Central Arkansas), Brendan Shannon (Butler), Chris Broadnax (Sacramento State), Morris Norrise (Sacramento State), Brett LeMaster (Northern Iowa)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Kevin Marshall (Drake)
Honorable Mention: Michael Mardis (Indiana State), Nick Scelfo (Nicholls State), MyCole Pruitt (Southern Illinois), Andrew Robustelli (Jacksonville)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Patrick Murray (Fordham) & Ernie Collins (San Diego)
Honorable Mention: Alex Catron (Coastal Carolina), Edgar Castaneda (Sacramento State), Chase Varnadore (Florida A&M), Zeb Miller (North Dakota), Thomas Warren (The Citadel), Tanner Fritschle (Indiana State)

Punter Performer of the Week: Andy Wilder (Northern Arizona)
Honorable Mention: Jean Breaux (McNeese State), Grant Price (St. Francis-PA), Bobby Wenzig (Alabama State), Drake Kuhn (William & Mary), Kyle Bernard (Northern Iowa), Tim Wienclaw (Rhode Island), Tony Epperson (Weber State), Jake Miller (Eastern Washington), Cass Couey (The Citadel), Matt Hubbard (Georgia State), David Skahn (James Madison), Jeffrey Ondish (Maine), Rauley Zaragoza (Delaware)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Dae’Quan Scott (James Madison) & Dan Moore (Montana)
Honorable Mention: Phillip Harvey (Northwestern State), Kevin Johnson (Lamar), Jamie Williams (Stony Brook), Travis Davidson (Morgan State), Jesse Grandy (Central Arkansas), Albert Wilson (Georgia State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Jordan Dewhirst (Jacksonville)
Honorable Mention: Chris Flowers (Morgan State), Joe Sarnese (Villanova)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Austin Shanks (Northern Arizona), Jesse Grandy (Central Arkansas), Kevin Fogg (Liberty), Keith Johnson (Norfolk State), Terrance Bryant (Jacksonville), Terrance Robinson (Sam Houston State), Octavius Harden (Wofford)
Honorable Mention: Marcus Williams (North Dakota State)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Michael Cole (Maine)
Honorable Mention: Doug Peete (South Dakota State), Nate Palmer (Illinois State), Antoine Lewis (Villanova), Ben Cowger (Sacramento State), Samuel Oyekoya (Bucknell), LeBrandon Richardson (Bethune-Cookman), Javarius Conner (Jackson State)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Qua Huzzie (Murray State) & Rah Muhammad (The Citadel)
Honorable Mention: Darius Taylor (Sam Houston State), Joe Thomas (South Carolina State), Mitch McGrath (Furman), Blake Thompson (Elon), Brandon Grier (Appalachian State), Sam Lougherty (Lehigh), Patrick Atkinson (Central Connecticut State), Michael Martin (Fordham), Vernon Marshall (Alabama A&M), Mike Boles (Lafayette), Aaron Archie (Indiana State), Craig Wilkins (Old Dominion), Matt Evans (New Hampshire), Grant Olson (North Dakota State)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Chris Raggett (McNeese State)
Honorable Mention: Martinez Davis (Western Illinois), Jaquiski Tartt (Samford), Tylor Brock (Southeast Missouri), Jeremy Woodson (Bryant), Darnell Taylor (Sam Houston State), Davonte Anderson (Stony Brook), Dion Hanks (Bethune-Cookman), Demetrius McCray (Appalachian State), Josh Aubrey (Stephen F. Austin), Joe Sarnese (Villanova), Chad Frey (Colgate), Ricky Tunstall (Delaware), Pierre Warren (Jacksonville State), Daniel Fitzpatrick (Tennessee State), Steven Goldbolt III (Tennessee State), Drew Harris (San Diego), Ben Ericksen (Illinois State), DeCarlos Knight (Howard), Ryan Morgan (Bucknell)

 

*Photo courtesy of Ryan Powell, University of North Dakota.

 

WEST VIRGINIA QB GENO SMITH IS CFPA NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 1

National Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Bjoern Werner (Florida State)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Geno Smith (West Virginia)
Honorable Mention: Taylor Martinez (Nebraska), Ryan Nassib (Syracuse), Braxton Miller (Ohio State), Tyler Wilson (Arkansas), Marcus Mariota (Oregon), Tyler Tettleton (Ohio), Matt Barkley (USC), Nick Florence (Baylor), Danny O’Brien (Wisconsin), Rakeem Cato (Marshall), Matt Scott (Arizona), Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Andre Ellington (Clemson)
Honorable Mention: Johnathan Franklin (UCLA), Cody Getz (Air Force), Duke Johnson (Miami), Le’Veon Bell (Michigan State), Jahwan Edwards (Ball State), Zurlon Tipton (Central Michigan), Nathan Jeffrey (UTEP), Shawn Southward (Troy)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Robert Herron (Wyoming) & Austin Franklin (New Mexico State)
Honorable Mention: Marqise Lee (USC), Conner Vernon (Duke), DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson), Brelan Chancellor (North Texas), Byron Hankerson (FAU)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Chris Gragg (Arkansas) & Kaneakua Friel (BYU)
Honorable Mention: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (Washington), Dion Sims (Michigan State), John Rabe (Minnesota), Chris Coyle (Arizona State), Jake Murphy (Utah), Philip Lutzenkirchen (Auburn), Eric Frohnapfel (Marshall)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Brett Baer (Louisiana-Lafayette) & Sean Ianno (UTSA)
Honorable Mention: Cody Parkey (Auburn), Chandler Catanzaro (Clemson), Mike Meyer (Iowa)

Specialist Performer of the Week: Cody Parkey (Auburn)
Honorable Mention: Jordan Wettstein (Minnesota), Jeff Locke (UCLA), Brandon McManus (Temple)

Punter Performer of the Week: Alex King (Texas)
Honorable Mention: Nathan Renfro (Maryland), Tom Hornsey (Memphis), Will Hagerup (Michigan), Sean Sellwood (Utah), Chase Lansford (UNLV), Tyler Williams (Marshall), Cayle Chapman-Brown (New Mexico State), Landon Foster (Kentucky)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Marqise Lee (USC)
Honorable Mention: Cordorralle Patterson (Tennessee), De’Anthony Thomas (Oregon), Venric Mark (Northwestern), Matt Brown (Temple), Dri Archer (Kent State), Kedrick Rhodes (FIU), Marcus Murphy (Missouri), Le’Veon Bell (Michigan State), Tavon Austin (West Virginia), Beau Blankenship (Ohio)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Marqise Lee (USC), Tracy Lampley (Southern Mississippi), Lance Ray (East Carolina), Chase Clayton (New Mexico), Dri Archer (Kent State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Marcus Murphy (Missouri), Odell Beckham (LSU), Antonio Andrews (Western Kentucky), Tramaine Thompson (Kansas State), Rashad Greene (Florida State), Gio Bernard (UNC), Venric Mark (Northwestern)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Bjoern Werner (Florida State)
Honorable Mention: Justin Hamilton (Louisiana-Lafayette), Chidera Uzo-Diribe (Colorado), Roosevelt Nix (Kent State), George Uko (USC), Joe Gaglione (Iowa), Beau Yap (Hawaii), Jamie Collins (Southern Mississippi), Kerry Hyder (Texas Tech)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Cory James (Colorado State)
Honorable Mention: Denzel Perryman (Miami), Yawin Smallwood (Connecticut), Tim Hasson (UNLV), Ashante Williams (Illinois), Isaiah Bruce (West Virginia), C.J. Mosley (Alabama), Derrick Mathews (Houston), Chi Chi Ariguzo (Northwestern), Daren Bates (Auburn), DeAundre Brown (Tulsa)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Usua Amanam (Stanford) & Derrick Wells (Minnesota)
Honorable Mention: Bradley McDougald (Kansas), Kenny Vaccaro (Texas), Lonnie Ballentine (Memphis), Marc Anthony (California), Jeremy Ioane (Boise State), Vaughn Carraway (Temple), Dee Milliner (Alabama), Travis Howard (Ohio State), A.J. Marshall (Wake Forest), Kenny Ladler (Vanderbilt), Jordan Johnson (BYU)

 

*Photos courtesy of Mike Montoro, West Virginia.

EASTERN ILLINOIS QB JIMMY GAROPPOLO IS CFPA FCS NATIONAL PERFORMER OF WEEK 1

National Performer of the Week: Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois)

National Defensive Performer of the Week: Dontavais Johnson (Coastal Carolina)

 

Quarterback Performer of the Week: Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois) & Tre Lamb (Tennessee Tech)
Honorable Mention: Sawyer Kollmorgen (Northern Iowa), Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), Kevin Yost (Idaho State), Ezayi Youyoute (Georgia Southern), Kurt Hess (Youngstown State), Justin Thorpe (James Madison), Andre Broadous (Cal Poly), Brock Jensen (North Dakota State), Matt Brown (Illinois State), Zach Lewis (Morehead State), Brodrick Waters (Bethune-Cookman)

Running Back Performer of the Week: Eric Breitenstein (Wofford)
Honorable Mention: Shakir Bell (Indiana State), Zach Zenner (South Dakota State), Jake Miller (North Dakota), Andrew Smith (Albany), Dominique Swope (Georgia Southern), Jeremy Runner (Grambling), Nick Campanella (Georgetown), Tyree Lee (Old Dominion), Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook), David Johnson (Northern Iowa)

Wide Receiver Performer of the Week: Alan Bonner (Jacksonville State), Brandon Kaufman (Eastern Washington), Erik Lora (Eastern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Daniel Cason (Colgate), Sam Hendricks (Eastern Illinois), Joey Orlando (New Hampshire), D.J. Foster (Southeast Missouri), Nick Mayers (Old Dominion), Fred Plummer (Texas Southern), Dorian Buford (Missouri State)

Tight End Performer of the Week: Will Shaw (Youngstown State)
Honorable Mention: Josh Hill (Idaho State), Kevin Finney (Richmond), Justin Gunn (Liberty), Josh Jordan (McNeese State), T.J. Knowles (Sacramento State), Kevin Marshall (Drake), Faysal Shafaat (Chattanooga), R.J. Rickert (Northern Arizona), Michael Mardis (Indiana State)

 

Placekicker Performer of the Week: Rainer Duzan (Morehead State) & Patrick Murray (Fordham)
Honorable Mention: Jarod Brown (Old Dominion), Robert Hersh (Texas Southern), Cameron Starke (James Madison), Drew Geldbach (Southeast Missouri), John Shaughnessy (Northwestern State), Austin Witmer (Missouri State), Pat Smith (Western Illinois)

Punter Performer of the Week: Matt Hubbard (Georgia State)
Honorable Mention: C.J. Reyes (Idaho State), Joe Vucic (Southeast Missouri), Brock Miller (Southern Utah), Colton Schmidt (UC Davis), Greg Wood (Valparaiso), Nic Russo (Northwestern State), Stephen Shaw (Montana), Paul Layton (Albany), Jason Myers (Marist), Austin Pucylowski (Southern Illinois), Scott Weatherford (Eastern Illinois), Chris Sullens (Missouri State), Sam Martin (Appalachian State)

All-Purpose Performer of the Week: Miguel Maysonet (Stony Brook) & David Johnson (Northern Iowa)
Honorable Mention: Dae’Quan Scott (James Madison), Dominique Williams (Wagner), David Turner (VMI), Fabian Truss (Samford), Albert Wilson (Georgia State), Tony Washington (Appalachian State)

Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week: Jorrian Washington (Hampton) & Michael Ruff (Presbyterian)
Honorable Mention: Marcus Cooperwood (Norfolk State), Tre Henderson (Coastal Carolina), Malcolm Williams (Delaware State)

Punt Returner Performer of the Week: Gary Hunter (Dayton), Geovonie Irvine (North Carolina Central), Adrian Wilkins (North Carolina Central)
Honorable Mention: Anthony Soto (UC Davis), Darius Carey (McNeese State), Brandon Chandler (Campbell)

 

Defensive Lineman Performer of the Week: Eze Obiora (Southern Illinois)
Honorable Mention: Robert Simpson (MVSU), Matt Acree (Drake), Joseph LeBeau (Jackson State), Zach Minter (Montana State), Reginald Bailey (Alabama A&M), Colin Parsons (Citadel), D.J. Roberts (UT-Martin), Jeff Tukuafu (Southern Utah), Jimmy Daniels (Alabama State)

Linebacker Performer of the Week: Jamal Giddens (Norfolk State)
Honorable Mention: Christian Kuntz (Duquesne), Zach Richert (Duquesne), Robert McCabe (Georgetown), Patrick Moynahan (Davidson), Tyler Moorehead (Drake), Rojae Jackson (Central Arkansas), Wes Dothard (Chattanooga), Jawara Dudley (Stony Brook), Brandon Hepburn (Florida A&M), Mike McClure (Coastal Carolina), Chris Wright (UT-Martin), Justin Hughes (South Carolina State), Bryan Presume (Southern Illinois), Jaycob Shoemaker (Portland State), Devante Hawkins (Hampton), Phillip LeGrande (Wofford), Lynden Trail (Norfolk State), Jarkevis Fields (Bethune-Cookman)

Defensive Back Performer of the Week: Dontavais Johnson (Coastal Carolina) & Brooklyn Fox (Eastern Kentucky)
Honorable Mention: Joe Rankin (Morgan State), Charlie Goro (South Dakota), Terence Cahee (McNeese State), Troy Sanders (Appalachian State), Ed Burns (Elon), Brian Thompson (William & Mary), Dominique Mitchell (South Carolina State), Kenneth Ridley (Morgan State)

 

*Photo courtesy of Richard Moser, Eastern Illinois.

 

2012 CFPA Offensive Watch List (PDF)

2012 CFPA Defensive Watch List (PDF)

2012 CFPA Special Teams Watch List (PDF)

2012 CFPA D-I FCS Awards Watch List (Updated PDF)