College Wire’s top SEC performers of Week 2
During Week 2 action around the conference, the SEC finished 7-3 in nonconference action. The losses came from the Missouri Tigers, Texas A&M Aggies, and Vanderbilt Commodores. There were also two conference matchups with the Arkansas Razorbacks and Kentucky Wildcats coming out victorious against the South Carolina Gamecocks and Florida Gators.
The SEC enjoyed more success than failure when it comes to winning football games. With Week 2’s contests firmly in the books, the SEC editorial team at the College Wire voted on their top performers.
The Voters:
AJ Spurr, Alabama
E Wayne, Arkansas
River Wells, Auburn
Adam Dubbin, Florida
Joe Vitale, Georgia
Tyler Nettuno, LSU
Dan Harralson, Tennessee
Joey Ickes, Texas A&M
Patrick Conn, Regional Editor
Without further ado, let’s dive into the selections made by our editorial team:
Head Coach of the Week
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Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Stoops and the Wildcats knocked off the Gators on Saturday 26-16.
Honorable Mention: Sam Pittman and Josh Heupel
Quarterback of the Week
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Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Week 2 Stats vs Pittsburgh:
27-42 | 325 Yards | 7.7 YPA | 2 TDs
Running Back of the Week
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Raheim Sanders, Arkansas
Week 2 Stats vs South Carolina:
24 Carries | 156 Yards | 6.5 YPC | 2 TDs
Wide Receiver of the Week
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Cedric Tillman, Tennessee
Week 2 Stats vs Pittsburgh:
9 Receptions | 162 Yards | 18.0 YPR | 1 TD
Honorable Mention: Anwane Wells Jr, South Carolina
Tight End of the Week
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Brock Bowers, Georgia
Week 2 Stats vs Samford:
3 Receptions | 57 Yards | 19 YPR
Honorable Mention: Michael Trigg, Ole Miss
Pass Rusher of the Week/Linebacker of the Week
AP Photo/Michael Woods
Drew Sanders, Arkansas
Week 2 Stats vs South Carolina
11 Tackles | 3.0 TFLs | 2 Sacks | 2 FF | 1 PD | 1 QB Hit
Honorable Mention: Will Anderson, Alabama
Defensive Back of the Week
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Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
Week 2 Stats vs South Carolina:
4 Tackles | 1 INT
Offensive MVP
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Hendon Hooker, Tennessee
Honorable Mention: Bryce Young, Alabama
Defensive MVP
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Drew Sanders, Arkansas
Honorable Mention: Jordan Wright, Kentucky
Newcomer of the Week
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Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama
Week 2 Stats vs Texas:
9 Carries | 22 Yards | 9 Receptions | 74 Yards | 1 TD
Freshman of the Week
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Dane Key, Kentucky
Week 2 Stats vs Florida:
3 Receptions | 83 Yards | 27.7 YPR | 1 TD
