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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s honorees:
QUARTERBACK & ROOKIE – Eli Holstein, Pitt, QB, Zachary, Louisiana
For the second consecutive week, redshirt freshman Eli Holstein rallied Pitt to victory by erasing a fourth-quarter double-digit deficit. With the Panthers trailing rival West Virginia, 34-24, with less than five minutes remaining, Holstein engineered touchdown drives of 75 and 77 yards to lead Pitt to a heart-pounding 38-34 triumph. He completed 21-of-30 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns, while also leading the Panthers with 59 rushing yards. He became the first freshman quarterback in Pitt history to throw for 300-plus yards in three consecutive games while becoming the first Panther to do so since Kenny Pickett in 2021.
RUNNING BACK – Omarion Hampton, North Carolina, RB, Clayton, North Carolina
Hampton led the North Carolina offense to 45 points in a win this weekend, rushing for 210 yards and three touchdowns, while catching one pass for seven yards. Hampton didn’t lose yardage on any of his 25 rushes on Saturday, and 181 of his 210 yards came after contact, according to Pro Football Focus. Hampton now leads the ACC and ranks fourth in the nation with 416 rushing yards through three games. His 210 yards on the ground were the second most of his career. The victory over North Carolina Central was his 11th career game rushing for 100 or more yards.
RECEIVER – Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech, WR, Clover, South Carolina
Lane registered seven receptions for 106 yards and…
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