Offensive: Ivan Foreman (Juniata College)
Foreman helped the Eagles secure their first season-opening win since 2017 with a 31-30 victory over Gettysburg. He rushed for 133 yards on 30 carries (4.4 average) with two touchdowns, including a 20-yard score.
Defensive: Tyler Wetzel (Wilkes University)
Wetzel, named Wilkes’ MVP of the game, led the Colonels’ defense in a 19-16 win over rival King’s College. He recorded a team-high 11 tackles, including two sacks and a quarterback hurry.
Specialist: Dominic Bourgeois (Susquehanna University)
With Susquehanna’s offense finding the end zone just twice, Bourgeois played a pivotal role in the River Hawks’ 33-14 win over Union. He went a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points, finishing with 15 points, including a 42-yard field goal to close the first half. Bourgeois also handled punting duties, recording four punts for 148 yards (37.0 average), and kicked off seven times for 439 yards (62.7 average) with two touchbacks.