NEW ORLEANS, La. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University football sophomore Preston Hutchinson (Mason, Ohio-Mason) is one of eight quarterbacks named a "Manning Award Star of the Week" for his performance in the victory over Western Michigan, Oct. 19.
Hutchinson filled in for the Mid-American Conference's leading passer, a banged-up Mike Glass III, in the Eagles' 34-27 win against the rival Broncos. The Mason, Ohio native accounted for four touchdowns, as he completed 31-36 passes for 357 yards and three passing touchdowns. He added nine yards rushing and his first-career rushing touchdown.