10/26/2026 11:00:00 AM | Football
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference tabbed Dru DeShields as the MAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in the 35-20 win versus Akron.
DeShields had a masterclass performance in a 35–20 rivalry win over Akron to keep the Wagon Wheel home. DeShields accounted for 100% of the Golden Flashes' touchdowns, amassing 322 yards of total offense and committing zero turnovers. Through the air, he completed 18 of 33 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns, averaging an explosive 16.3 yards per completion with scoring strikes to Wayne Harris (1, 55, and 19 yards) and Hunter Hopperton (2 yards). On the ground, DeShields added 28 rushing yards on eight carries, putting the game away late in the fourth quarter with a one-yard touchdown run. This marks the second time in his career that DeShields has scored five touchdowns against rival Akron in a rivalry game win.
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