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Owens and Lawrence earn honorable mention in FCS weekly awards

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

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Summary

Elijah Owens of Indiana State received honorable mention for the Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in a 42-35 victory over Eastern Illinois. Owens contributed 284 passing yards, 98 rushing yards, and five total touchdowns. Plez Lawrence, formerly of Indiana State now at North Carolina Central, also received honorable mention after rushing for 210 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-22 win against North Carolina A&T. Beau Brungard from Youngstown State was named National Offensive Player of the Week for his role in a decisive win against Duquesne.

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•Elijah Owens had 284 passing yards and five total touchdowns against Eastern Illinois.
•Plez Lawrence rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns for North Carolina Central.
•Beau Brungard received the FCS National Offensive Player of the Week honor.
•The awards honor standout performances across the FCS each week.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Owens, Lawrence get honorable mention in weekly national FCS awards

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While Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard received the Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week honor on Monday, Indiana State quarterback Elijah Owens was listed among others for honorable mention. Brungard, a fifth-year senior, accounted for a touchdown in all eight of the Penguins' series possessions, with him at QB, in YSU's 70-13 rout of Duquesne on Saturday. He ...
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