MAC announces Week 5 Players of the Week
The Mid-American Conference on Monday announced its Week 5 Players of the Week.
This week's honorees are:
MAC EAST: Terion Stewart (Bowling Green), DeShawn Jones Jr. (Bowling Green), Anthony Venneri (Buffalo).
MAC WEST: Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan), Kyle Moretti (Central Michigan), Jacquez Stuart (Toledo).
This week's honorees are:
MAC EAST: Terion Stewart (Bowling Green), DeShawn Jones Jr. (Bowling Green), Anthony Venneri (Buffalo).
MAC WEST: Treyson Bourguet (Western Michigan), Kyle Moretti (Central Michigan), Jacquez Stuart (Toledo).
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MAC Football East Division Offensive Player of the Week
Terion Stewart, Bowling Green, RB
Sophomore, Memphis, Tenn. (Sandusky HS (Ohio)
Bowling Green’s Terion Stewart played a pivotal role in leading Bowling Green to a historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech, marking the first time the Falcons have defeated an ACC opponent. Stewart rushed for an impressive 138 yards on 26 carries, which included a touchdown. Stewart achieved his second 100-yard rushing game of the season, which was punctuated by eight rushes of 10 yards or more. Additionally, he contributed to the passing game with one reception for 27 yards. His TD capped a 10-play, 86-yard drive that consumed 5 minutes and 6 seconds of the third quarter, providing Bowling Green with a commanding 31-14 lead.
MAC Football East Division Defensive Player of the Week
Deshawn Jones Jr., Bowling Green, CB
Junior, Akron, Ohio (East CLC)
Bowling Green’s Deshawn Jones Jr. played a pivotal role in Bowling Green's historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech. Jones 45-yard interception return for a touchdown served as the decisive blow that secured the win for the Falcons. Despite a challenging start that saw Georgia Tech take an early 14-0 lead, Jones and the BGSU defense rallied. The BGSU defense held the Yellow Jackets to just 293 yards of total offense for the remainder of the game. Notably, their strong defensive effort resulted in Georgia Tech being held scoreless for nearly 40 minutes. This was particularly impressive given that the Yellow Jackets entered the game averaging 33.8 points per game and were ranked No. 17 nationally in total offense.
MAC Football East Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Anthony Venneri, Buffalo, Punter
Sophomore, Hamilton, Ontario (St. Tomas More)
Anthony Venneri averaged 49.8 yards on six punts against Akron on Saturday. Four of his six punts were at least 50 yards, including a game-long 63-yarder. Three of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line. He was routinely flipping the field in the Bulls' victory. In addition, in the fourth quarter, he laid a vicious hit on the Akron punt returner.
MAC Football West Division Offensive Player of the Week
Treyson Bourguet, Western Michigan, QB
R-Freshman, Tuscon, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic)
Bourguet had career highs in all passing categories as WMU picked up its first MAC win of the season, defeating Ball State 42-24. Bourguet passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-39 attempts. It was the first 300+ yard passing game for a Bronco QB since Kaleb Eleby back on Nov. 21, 2021 against Northern Illinois. Bourguet also helped WMU to season-highs in points scored and total yards offense with 461. "
MAC Football West Division Defensive Player of the Week
Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan, Linebacker
Junior, Arvada, Colo (Pomona H.S.)
With a team-high 10 tackles, Kyle Moretti led the Chippewas in tackles for the fourth time in the last five games. It marked Moretti’s third 10-plus tackle game on the year. He finished the day with 2.0 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss.
MAC Football West Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Jacquez Stuart, Toledo, Kickoff Returner
Jr., Miami, Fla. (Northwestern)
Jacquez Stuart had kickoff returns of 31 and 48 yards in the second half in Toledo's 35-33 win over NIU. Overall he had four kickoff returns for 119 yards.
Terion Stewart, Bowling Green, RB
Sophomore, Memphis, Tenn. (Sandusky HS (Ohio)
Bowling Green’s Terion Stewart played a pivotal role in leading Bowling Green to a historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech, marking the first time the Falcons have defeated an ACC opponent. Stewart rushed for an impressive 138 yards on 26 carries, which included a touchdown. Stewart achieved his second 100-yard rushing game of the season, which was punctuated by eight rushes of 10 yards or more. Additionally, he contributed to the passing game with one reception for 27 yards. His TD capped a 10-play, 86-yard drive that consumed 5 minutes and 6 seconds of the third quarter, providing Bowling Green with a commanding 31-14 lead.
MAC Football East Division Defensive Player of the Week
Deshawn Jones Jr., Bowling Green, CB
Junior, Akron, Ohio (East CLC)
Bowling Green’s Deshawn Jones Jr. played a pivotal role in Bowling Green's historic 38-27 victory over Georgia Tech. Jones 45-yard interception return for a touchdown served as the decisive blow that secured the win for the Falcons. Despite a challenging start that saw Georgia Tech take an early 14-0 lead, Jones and the BGSU defense rallied. The BGSU defense held the Yellow Jackets to just 293 yards of total offense for the remainder of the game. Notably, their strong defensive effort resulted in Georgia Tech being held scoreless for nearly 40 minutes. This was particularly impressive given that the Yellow Jackets entered the game averaging 33.8 points per game and were ranked No. 17 nationally in total offense.
MAC Football East Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Anthony Venneri, Buffalo, Punter
Sophomore, Hamilton, Ontario (St. Tomas More)
Anthony Venneri averaged 49.8 yards on six punts against Akron on Saturday. Four of his six punts were at least 50 yards, including a game-long 63-yarder. Three of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line. He was routinely flipping the field in the Bulls' victory. In addition, in the fourth quarter, he laid a vicious hit on the Akron punt returner.
MAC Football West Division Offensive Player of the Week
Treyson Bourguet, Western Michigan, QB
R-Freshman, Tuscon, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic)
Bourguet had career highs in all passing categories as WMU picked up its first MAC win of the season, defeating Ball State 42-24. Bourguet passed for 328 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-39 attempts. It was the first 300+ yard passing game for a Bronco QB since Kaleb Eleby back on Nov. 21, 2021 against Northern Illinois. Bourguet also helped WMU to season-highs in points scored and total yards offense with 461. "
MAC Football West Division Defensive Player of the Week
Kyle Moretti, Central Michigan, Linebacker
Junior, Arvada, Colo (Pomona H.S.)
With a team-high 10 tackles, Kyle Moretti led the Chippewas in tackles for the fourth time in the last five games. It marked Moretti’s third 10-plus tackle game on the year. He finished the day with 2.0 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss.
MAC Football West Division Special Teams Player of the Week
Jacquez Stuart, Toledo, Kickoff Returner
Jr., Miami, Fla. (Northwestern)
Jacquez Stuart had kickoff returns of 31 and 48 yards in the second half in Toledo's 35-33 win over NIU. Overall he had four kickoff returns for 119 yards.
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