Albany State’s Isaiah Knowles earns SIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Staff Reports

ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Football Players of the Week on Tuesday, Sept. 9, honoring student-athletes for impressive performances in games played last week. Isaiah Knowles (Albany State), Trevon French (Edward Waters), Lorcan Ryans (Tuskegee) and EJ Hall (Tuskegee) were recognized.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – ISAIAH KNOWLES, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY
Quarterback | Graduate | Tampa, Fla.
Quarterback Isaiah Knowles delivered an impressive performance in Albany State’s 49-21 conference-opening victory over Kentucky State, showcasing his leadership and versatility on offense. Knowles accounted for a remarkable seven total touchdowns, throwing for six and adding one on the ground, while leading the Golden Rams to a total of 499 yards of offense. He connected with four different receivers, including multiple touchdowns to Xavier Herndon and Corey Petty, and sealed the win with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Javion Jackson in the fourth quarter. Knowles passed for 304 yards and rushed for 89, including one rushing touchdown. With his efficiency, poise, and playmaking ability, Knowles set the tone for the Golden Rams’ second consecutive victory and solidified his status as one of the SIAC’s premier offensive threats.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK – TREVON FRENCH, EDWARD WATERS UNIVERSITY
Linebacker | Sophomore | Powder Springs, Ga.
Defensive standout Trevon French led the way with a monster performance, tallying seven total tackles, including, 1.5 sacks, 1.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and one pass breakup in Edward Waters’ thrilling 46-14 victory over Miles.

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK – LORCAN RYANS, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Kicker | Junior | Limerick, Ireland
Lorcan Ryans was instrumental in Tuskegee’s win over Central State, contributing 10 points while controlling field position all night. Ryans went 2-for-3 on field goals, connecting from 42 yards and 33 yards, and finished 4-for-4 on PATs. He also averaged an impressive 62.9 yards per kickoff, recording six touchbacks on seven attempts to keep Central State pinned deep in its own territory. In addition, Ryans’ consistency in the kicking game helped Tuskegee capitalize on scoring drives and sustain momentum throughout the game.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK – EJ HALL, TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY
Wide Receiver | Sophomore | Tuskegee, Ala.
Transfer wide receiver EJ Hall made an immediate impact in Tuskegee’s 34-0 shutout victory over Central State, showcasing his versatility on offense and special teams. Hall finished with two receptions for 72 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter, the longest offensive play of the season so far, giving the Golden Tigers a commanding 16-0 lead. Beyond his big-play ability on offense, Hall provided a spark on special teams with a 34-yard punt return that set up another scoring drive. Hall’s explosiveness and playmaking ability have quickly made him a valuable weapon in Tuskegee’s passing attack and return game.

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