CMU quarterback Cooper Rush attempts to make a pass during the Chippewas game against Syracuse at the Carrier Dome on Sept. 19.
Following a record-breaking performance last Saturday, Central Michigan senior quarterback Cooper Rush has been selected as the Manning Award Quarterback of the Week.
Rush completed 20-of-33 passes for 352 yards and a Kelly/Shorts Stadium record six touchdowns passing in a 44-21 win against UNLV.
The Charlotte native became the 12th quarterback in Mid-American Conference history to surpass 10,000 career passing yards during the outing. In addition, he recorded his 12th career game of at least 300 passing yards.