SEC Players Secure Multiple Weekly Football Honors After Key Victories

Several Southeastern Conference (SEC) players and coaches earned weekly honors following notable performances. Florida's head coach Billy Napier and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts were recognized for guiding the Gators to a 29-21 upset victory over No. 9 Texas, with quarterback DJ Lagway named SEC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 298 yards and two touchdowns. Florida's wide receiver Dallas Wilson was named SEC Freshman of the Week for his impressive debut with six catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns, while Taylor Spierto earned Co-Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Texas A&M's Daymion Sanford was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week after recording nine tackles, two tackles for loss, a sack, and his first career interception in a 31-9 win over Mississippi State; teammate Cashius Howell earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week after three sacks in the same game. Additionally, Arkansas State's Jaylen Raynor, Troy's Devin Lafayette, and App State's Dominic De Freitas received Sun Belt football weekly awards for their key roles in narrow victories. These recognitions highlight the standout individual and team efforts across the SEC and Sun Belt conferences this week.