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The American Announces Opening Week Football Honors

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly football honors for the opening week of the college football season.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
McKenzie Milton • UCF • Jr. • QB • Kapolei, Hawaii
Milton led UCF to its 14th consecutive victory as the Knights took a 56-17 win at UConn. Milton completed 24 of 32 passes for 346 yards and five touchdowns and added 50 rushing yards.

DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Bryan Wright • Cincinnati • Jr. • LB • New Castle, Del.