CANTON, Ga. – Week six of action results in Rollins taking his fourth athlete of the week honor and Roberson and Babin tallying in honors.
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Athletes of the Week:
Offensive:
Bryson Rollins | Maryville | SR | Elizabethton, TN – Maryville quarterback Bryson Rollins led the Scots to a 33–13 win over Centre, extending their undefeated season to 5–0 and 2–0 in SAA play. Rollins completed 22 of 33 passes for 293 yards and 2 touchdowns with no interceptions, guiding an offense that produced 419 total yards and averaged 6.9 yards per play. Rollins led touchdown drives of 75, 80(x2), and 89 yards.
Defensive:
Cam Roberson | Southwestern | JR | Galveston, TX – Roberson made a massive difference in the Pirates 39-31 win against conference opponent Sewanee. Roberson helped flip the field twice with a pair of interceptions as crucial moments, along with another interception to deny a Tiger two-point conversion. The career day also included five tackles. Sewanee was ahead by four points, scoring 14 unanswered points before Roberson had a huge momentum changing interception as the Pirates scored on the next possession. Sewanee scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter with a chance to the tie the game on the two-point conversion before Roberson picked off the Tigers on the attempt. Finally, Sewanee had another chance late to go tie the game. The junior stopped the Tigers once again with a game clinching interception for his second of the game and third counting the failed two-point attempt.
Special Teams:
Connor Babin | Millsaps | SO | Fulshear, TX – Millsaps football sophomore kicker Connor Babin was a key contributor in the Majors' 45-19 victory at Rhodes on Saturday. He finished 6-for-6 on PATs, while adding a 26-yard field goal. He also sent eight kickoffs 463 yards (57-yard average) to control field position.
Notable Performances:
Offense
- Andrew Hunter | Berry | JR | Huntsville, AL – Hunter helped lead the Vikings offense as he came off the bench as an option to score two more touchdowns while rushing for 48 yards in a huge 29-6 upset win over No. 16 Trinity. Hunter is tied for second in all of NCAA Divison III with 11 rushing touchdowns on the season.
- Davis Dare | Millsaps | SO | Tuscaloosa, AL – Millsaps football sophomore Davis Dare was impactful in the passing game as well as special teams in the Majors' 45-19 victory at Rhodes on Saturday. He hauled in two receptions for 31 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown catch that made it 21-0 as time expired in the first quarter. Dare also returned three punts for 70 yards, with a long of 32 yards.
- Jaxon Sims | Southwestern | SO | Kingwood, TX – Sims was efficient leading the Pirates to another strong offensive win against Sewanee. The sophomore went 21 for 34 for 296 yards, marking the most passing yards in his career for a single game. Sims threw three touchdowns, highlighted by flee flicker where he evaded a Tiger defender and threw 40 yards off balance to the back of the end for a score. Sims is a large reason why the Pirates are averaging 33 points per game and 42 points per game at home.
Defense
- Dawson Livingston | Berry | SR | Jackson, GA – Livingston was a force on the defensive line this past weekend, with five total tackles and a convincing tackle for loss in a 29-6 victory over No. 16 Trinity. His non-stop pass pressure and run support anchored a defense that allowed just six points to a Trinity offense that was top 20 in most offensive categories at the Division III level going into this weekend.
- Jacquese Abner | Maryville | SO | Pike Road, AL – Jacquese Abner delivered a game-changing performance in Saturday’s 33–13 Homecoming win over Centre. Abner blocked a 29-yard field goal attempt, preserving Maryville’s two-touchdown lead and swinging momentum firmly to the Scots’ sideline. Minutes later, the senior sealed the victory with a 32-yard interception return for a touchdown, his first career pick-six, to put the game out of reach. Abner also added a pass breakup and a tackle to his impressive day.
- Kyle Veal Jr. | Millsaps | SO | Central, LA – Millsaps football sophomore linebacker Kyle Veal Jr. was a difference maker for the Majors in their 45-19 win at Rhodes on Saturday. Veal Jr. hauled in an interception for a pick-6 to make it 27-7 after Rhodes previously scored on its previous possession in the second quarter. He also forced a fumble, recorded a quarterback hurry and added a pair of tackles.
Special Teams
- Miles Hamby | Berry | JR | Dacula, GA – A punter Hamby was big for the Vikings on special teams with two punts for 87 yards including a long of 44, with one inside the 20 and another for a touchback as he pinned the No. 16 Tigers deep as the Viking won 29-6 in a huge upset.
2025 Football Report Archive (Offense/Defense/Special Teams)
Week One (Sept. 8) – Bryson Rollins/Maurion Williams-Jack/Sammy Kunczewski
Week Two (Sept. 15) Bryson Rollins/Kody Brown/Connor Babin
Week Three (Sept. 22) Grant Bizjack/Jaden Powell/Hayden Rhoades
Week Four (Sept. 29) Bryson Rollins/Grant Henderson/None
Week Five (Oct. 6) Grant Bizjack/Judson Crockett/Cree Ross
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