MAC announces Week Five POTW
The Mid-American Conference on Monday annunced its football Week Five Players of the Week.
This week's honorees are: Harold Fanning Jr. (Bowling Green), Parker Navarro (Ohio) Luke Murphy (Eastern Michigan), Tristan Mattson (Central Michigan) and Dom Dzioban (Miami)
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This week's honorees are: Harold Fanning Jr. (Bowling Green), Parker Navarro (Ohio) Luke Murphy (Eastern Michigan), Tristan Mattson (Central Michigan) and Dom Dzioban (Miami)
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MAC Football Co-Offensive Players of the Week
Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green, TE
Junior, Canton, Ohio (McKinley HS)
BGSU’s Fannin set a career-high with 188 receiving yards, tied for the most by any player in the nation for the week and the top mark for a tight end this season. He caught 12 passes, also a career-high and the most in a game by any tight end this season, tying for the sixth-most by any receiver. Fannin scored two touchdowns, including a 59-yarder that gave BGSU its first lead, and set a new school record for single-game receiving yards by a tight end, surpassing the previous mark of 175 yards set in 1983. He also broke BGSU’s career record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end.
Parker Navarro, Ohio, QB
Graduate Student, Tempe, Ariz. (Desert Vista)
Navarro had a career day against the Akron Zips, leading the Bobcats to a 30-10 Homecoming victory to open MAC play. The quarterback set career highs in single-game yards (331) as well as rushing yards (113), leading the team on the ground with 13 carries and a touchdown. Notably, Navarro tied his single-game record for passing yards (204) as well. He finished the game with three total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing).
MAC Football Defensive Player of the Week
Luke Murphy, Eastern Michigan, LB
Junior, Massillon, Ohio (Massillon Washington)
Luke Murphy had an unforgettable performance in Eastern Michigan’s 52-33 win over Kent State, playing a pivotal role in his return against his former club. The linebacker, a Kent State graduate, showcased his defensive prowess by leading the Eagles with eight tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. His two takeaways were game-changing, as both led to touchdowns, allowing Eastern to pull away in a hard-fought contest. Murphy’s efforts were part of a dominant defensive showing for the Eagles, who forced four turnovers on the day—three fumble recoveries and one interception. This marks the second consecutive game where Eastern Michigan has recovered multiple fumbles, a feat not accomplished since 2020. His timely fumble recovery and interception energized the defense and helped propel the Eagles to their highest point total against Kent State in series history. Additionally, the team now ranks second nationally with six fumble recoveries, just two behind leader Oklahoma.
MAC Football Co-Special Teams Players of the Week
Tristan Mattson, Central Michigan, PK
Senior, Clarkston, Mich.
Converted a 46-yard field goal to win the game with five seconds to play, giving CMU a 22-21 come-from-behind victory. Finished the day with 10 points and converted field goals of 25, 34, and 46 yards. Has now converted a career-best seven consecutive field goals, is 8-9 on the season in field goals, and 15-23 in his career. He has also hit three game-winning field goals in his career.
Dom Dzioban, Miami, PK
R-Jr., Frankfort, Ill. (Lincoln Way East)
Dom Dzioban was perfect on Saturday, drilling all three of his field goal attempts and both extra points in Miami's 23-20 overtime victory over UMass. His second field goal of the day was a career-long 47-yard make as time expired in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime. Moments later he then knocked in a 43-yard kick to win the game for the RedHawks.
Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green, TE
Junior, Canton, Ohio (McKinley HS)
BGSU’s Fannin set a career-high with 188 receiving yards, tied for the most by any player in the nation for the week and the top mark for a tight end this season. He caught 12 passes, also a career-high and the most in a game by any tight end this season, tying for the sixth-most by any receiver. Fannin scored two touchdowns, including a 59-yarder that gave BGSU its first lead, and set a new school record for single-game receiving yards by a tight end, surpassing the previous mark of 175 yards set in 1983. He also broke BGSU’s career record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end.
Parker Navarro, Ohio, QB
Graduate Student, Tempe, Ariz. (Desert Vista)
Navarro had a career day against the Akron Zips, leading the Bobcats to a 30-10 Homecoming victory to open MAC play. The quarterback set career highs in single-game yards (331) as well as rushing yards (113), leading the team on the ground with 13 carries and a touchdown. Notably, Navarro tied his single-game record for passing yards (204) as well. He finished the game with three total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing).
MAC Football Defensive Player of the Week
Luke Murphy, Eastern Michigan, LB
Junior, Massillon, Ohio (Massillon Washington)
Luke Murphy had an unforgettable performance in Eastern Michigan’s 52-33 win over Kent State, playing a pivotal role in his return against his former club. The linebacker, a Kent State graduate, showcased his defensive prowess by leading the Eagles with eight tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. His two takeaways were game-changing, as both led to touchdowns, allowing Eastern to pull away in a hard-fought contest. Murphy’s efforts were part of a dominant defensive showing for the Eagles, who forced four turnovers on the day—three fumble recoveries and one interception. This marks the second consecutive game where Eastern Michigan has recovered multiple fumbles, a feat not accomplished since 2020. His timely fumble recovery and interception energized the defense and helped propel the Eagles to their highest point total against Kent State in series history. Additionally, the team now ranks second nationally with six fumble recoveries, just two behind leader Oklahoma.
MAC Football Co-Special Teams Players of the Week
Tristan Mattson, Central Michigan, PK
Senior, Clarkston, Mich.
Converted a 46-yard field goal to win the game with five seconds to play, giving CMU a 22-21 come-from-behind victory. Finished the day with 10 points and converted field goals of 25, 34, and 46 yards. Has now converted a career-best seven consecutive field goals, is 8-9 on the season in field goals, and 15-23 in his career. He has also hit three game-winning field goals in his career.
Dom Dzioban, Miami, PK
R-Jr., Frankfort, Ill. (Lincoln Way East)
Dom Dzioban was perfect on Saturday, drilling all three of his field goal attempts and both extra points in Miami's 23-20 overtime victory over UMass. His second field goal of the day was a career-long 47-yard make as time expired in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime. Moments later he then knocked in a 43-yard kick to win the game for the RedHawks.
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