GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their performances in Week 5 of the 2018 season. The selections are determined by a vote of a 15-member media panel. The following are this week’s honorees:
QUARTERBACK – Ryan Willis, Virginia Tech, Jr., Overland Park, Kan.
Willis threw for 332 yards on 17-of-27 passing with three touchdowns in Virginia Tech’s 31-14 win at No. 22 Duke • Making his first start since his freshman season at Kansas in 2016, Willis threw for the most passing yards since at least 1987 by a quarterback making his first start as a Hokie • Had a career-high three touchdown passes of 27, 67 and 10 yards • One-yard plunge on a quarterback sneak set up Virginia Tech’s final touchdown – a 10-yard strike from Willis to Phil Patterson • All six of Virginia Tech’s third-down conversions came via Willis pass completions.