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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) \u2013 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\u2019s action.<\/p>\n
Week 3
\nWalter Camp National Player of the Week
\nKaleb Beasley (DB), Louisville (Defensive)<\/p>\n
Doak Walker National Running Back of the Week
\nKeyjuan Brown (RB), Louisville<\/p>\n
John Mackey Award Player of the Week
\nLuke Reynolds (TE), Virginia Tech<\/p>\n
Lou Groza Award Star of the Week
\nNolan Hauser (K), Clemson<\/p>\n
Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week<\/p>\n
Daniel Sparks (P), Virginia<\/p>\n
Shrine Bowl Players of the Week
\nWill Heldt (Edge), Clemson (Defensive)<\/p>\n
Duce Robinson (WR), Florida State (Offensive)<\/p>\n
247Sports True Freshman of the Week
\nTait Reynolds (QB), Clemson<\/p>\n
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Week 2
\nWalter Camp National Player of the Week
\nKingston Lopa (DB), California (Defensive)<\/p>\n
Bednarik Award Player of the Week
\nKingston Lopa (DB), California (Defensive)<\/p>\n
Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week
\nAnthony Palano (LB), Boston College<\/p>\n
Lou Groza Award Star of the Week
\nNolan Hauser (K), Clemson
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\nWeek 1
\nAssociated Press National Player of the Week
\nMalachi Toney (WR), Miami
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\nMaxwell Award Player of the Week
\nMason Heintschel (QB), Pitt
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\nWalter Camp National Player of the Week
\nMalachi Toney (WR), Miami (Offensive)
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\nDavey O\u2019Brien National Quarterback of the Week
\nMason Heintschel (QB), Pitt
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\nDoak Walker National Running Back of the Week
\nNate Sheppard (RB), Duke
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\nJohn Mackey Award Player of the Week
\nRandy Pittman Jr. (TE), SMU
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\nPanini Senior Bowl Player of the Week
\nDarian Mensah (QB), Miami (Offensive)
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\nPro Football Focus (PFF) Player of the Week
\nMalachi Toney (WR), Miami (Offensive)
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\nPro Football Focus (PFF) Quarterback of the Week
\nDarian Mensah (QB), Miami
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\nShrine Bowl Coach of the Week
\nShannon Dawson, Miami (Offensive Coordinator)
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\nShrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback
\nDarian Mensah (QB), Miami
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\nThe Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week
\nKevin Jennings (QB), SMU
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\nDodd Trophy Coach of the Week
\nTony Elliott, Virginia
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\nPanini Senior Bowl Player of the Week
\nMelkart Abou-Jaoude (DE), North Carolina (Defensive)
\nDavis Warren (QB), Stanford (Offensive)
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\nPro Football Focus (PFF) Player of the Week
\nXavier Lewis (DL), North Carolina (Defensive)
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\nShrine Bowl Coach of the Week
\nJoey Orck, Virginia (Offensive Line Coach)
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\nShrine Bowl Players of the Week
\nMicah Ford (RB), Stanford (Offensive)
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\nShrine Bowl Monday Morning Quarterback
\nBeau Pribula (QB), Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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