Austin Gahafer, Morehead State
Sophomore | Quarterback | Louisville, Kentucky
Gahafer threw for a career-best five touchdowns to lead Morehead State past Pikeville, 49-36, in nonconference action, Saturday. He completed 30-of-43 passes for 277 yards and also was the Eagles leading rusher with 44 yards on nine carries. Gahafer completed passes to 10 different receivers.

Connor Kacsor, Dayton
Senior | Running Back | Leo, Indiana
Kacsor recorded the second 300-yard rushing performance in PFL history to lead Dayton past Georgetown, 23-14, in nonconference action, Saturday. He ran for a school-record 301 yards on 34 carries. Kacsor’s lone touchdown dash was a 43-yard burst that gave Dayton the lead for good with 2:11 left in the first half.

Other Players Nominated: T.J. James (DRA), Keith Williams (SAN), Tanner Kurmata (VAL)

Luke Keller, Morehead State
Junior | Linebacker | Lucasville, Ohio
Keller had a stellar defensive effort in Morehead State’s 49-36 nonconference win against Pikeville, Saturday. He was credited with a career-high 11 tackles, five solo stops, and also had two tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack. In addition, Keller forced a pair of fumbles, one which Morehead State recovered, and was credited with a pass breakup.

Other Players Nominated: Andrew Yost (CAM), Christopher Beaschler (DAY), John Hugunin (DRA), Zach Adler (MAR), Toney Sawyer (SAN)

William Will, Dayton
Sophomore (RS) | Kicker | Mokena, Illinois
Will was responsible for 11 points in Dayton’s 23-14 season-opening nonconference win against Georgetown. He connected on all three of his field goal attempts, including a career-long 49-yard to open the game’s scoring. Will also hit field goals of 31 and 43 yards and was 2-for-2 on PATs. He handled kickoff duties for the Flyers, averaging 57.5 yards per kick on six kickoffs.

Other Players Nominated: Cam Bohnert (DRA)