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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 8 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 – Cam Ward, Miami, QB, West Columbia, Texas
In the Hurricanes’ 52-45 win at Louisville, Ward threw for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Miami to its first 7-0 start since 2017. Ward and the Hurricanes notched 538 yards of total offense, scoring on seven of their first 10 drives. In the win, Ward became the first quarterback with seven consecutive 300-yard passing games in program history. Miami has now posted 50-plus points in four different games in a single season for the first time ever.
RUNNING BACK – Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech, RB, Paulsboro, New Jersey
Tuten recorded a Virginia Tech single-game record 266 rushing yards in a 42-21 win over Boston College. Tuten’s 266 rushing yards came on just 18 carries, averaging 14.8 yards per carry thoughout the night. His 266 rushing yards were the most by any player against a Power 4 opponent this season while also marking his first career four-touchdown game. Tuten has logged 14 touchdowns this season, marking the sixth-most by a Virginia Tech player in a single season in program history.
RECEIVER – Samuel Brown Jr., Miami, WR, Savannah, Georgia
In Miami’s 52-45 win at Louisville, Brown Jr. hauled in three catches for 125 yards and a receiving touchdown. His 49-yard touchdown reception vaulted the Hurricanes ahead by two scores before capping off his day with a 59-yard catch to set up Miami’s game-winning touchdown. Brown and the Hurricanes totaled 538 yards of total…
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