OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Gunnar Watson, Troy
Gunnar Watson gashed Texas State for 338 yards, four touchdown and a 71.7 completion percentage despite playing in the remnants of Hurricane Delta -- all his numbers were career highs. He completed passes to 10 different receivers in the game, and completed 23-of-30 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in the first half . Watson led an offensive unit that did not turn the ball over all game despite the soggy condition.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Justin Rice, Arkansas State
Senior linebacker Justin Rice posted a season-high 12 tackles while also finishing Arkansas State’s 50-27 victory over Central Arkansas with career-best totals for both tackles for loss (4.