Football
September 22, 2026
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Atlantic Coast Conference football players collected national recognition following standout performances in Week 3 of the 2026 college football season. Several players from across the conference earned national weekly honors from major organizations and media outlets, highlighting some of the top individual performances from the week’s action.
Week 3
Walter Camp National Player of the Week
Kaleb Beasley (DB), Louisville (Defensive)
Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week
Keyjuan Brown (RB), Louisville
John Mackey Award Player of the Week
Luke Reynolds (TE), Virginia Tech
Lou Groza Award Star of the Week
Nolan Hauser (K), Clemson
Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week
Daniel Sparks (P), Virginia
Shrine Bowl Players of the Week
Will Heldt (Edge), Clemson (Defensive)
Duce Robinson (WR), Florida State (Offensive)
247Sports True Freshman of the Week
Tait Reynolds (QB), Clemson
Previous weekly national award honorees:
Week 2
Walter Camp National Player of the Week
Kingston Lopa (DB), California (Defensive)
Bednarik Award Player of the Week
Kingston Lopa (DB), California (Defensive)
Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week
Anthony Palano (LB), Boston College
Lou Groza Award Star of the Week
Nolan Hauser (K), Clemson
Week 1
Associated Press National Player of the Week
Malachi Toney (WR), Miami
Maxwell Award Player of the Week
Mason Heintschel (QB), Pitt
Walter Camp National Player of the Week
Malachi Toney (WR), Miami (Offensive)
Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week
Mason Heintschel (QB), Pitt
Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week
Nate Sheppard (RB), Duke
John Mackey Award Player of the Week
Randy Pittman Jr. (TE), SMU
Panini Senior Bowl Player of the Week
Darian Mensah (QB), Miami (Offensive)
Pro Football Focus (PFF) Player of the Week
Malachi Toney (WR), Miami (Offensive)
Pro Football Focus (PFF) Quarterback of the Week
Darian Mensah (QB), Miami
Shrine Bowl Coach of the Week
Shannon Dawson, Miami (Offensive Coordinator)
Shrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback
Darian Mensah (QB), Miami
The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week
Kevin Jennings (QB), SMU
Week 0
Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week
Tony Elliott, Virginia
Panini Senior Bowl Player of the Week
Melkart Abou-Jaoude (DE), North Carolina (Defensive)
Davis Warren (QB), Stanford (Offensive)
Pro Football Focus (PFF) Player of the Week
Xavier Lewis (DL), North Carolina (Defensive)
Shrine Bowl Coach of the Week
Joey Orck, Virginia (Offensive Line Coach)
Shrine Bowl Players of the Week
Micah Ford (RB), Stanford (Offensive)
Shrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback
Beau Pribula (QB), Virginia