SEC, Sun Belt, ACC football players earn weekly honors after key wins

Several college football players have been recognized for their outstanding performances in recent games across various conferences. Texas A&M's Marcel Reed and Cashius Howell earned SEC Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Week honors respectively after a dominant win over LSU, with Reed showcasing dual-threat capabilities and Howell leading the nation with 9.5 sacks. Auburn's Xavier Atkins and Alex McPherson also received SEC weekly awards, with Atkins recording a career-high 13 tackles and McPherson perfect on field goals against Arkansas. In the Sun Belt Conference, Southern Miss' Braylon Braxton, South Alabama's Tirrell Johnson, and Arkansas State's Clune Van Andel were honored for their key roles in conference victories. The ACC recognized Pitt's Mason Heintschel as Rookie of the Week and Kenny Johnson as Wide Receiver of the Week following a high-powered offensive showing against NC State. Additionally, Texas defensive standouts Anthony Hill and Ethan Burke earned SEC weekly defensive accolades after pivotal plays helped secure a comeback overtime win over Mississippi State.