Oklahoma City – Aiden Crawford and Trent McLemore of Wayland Baptist and Dalton L’Esperance of Nelson earned Sooner Athletic Conference Digital Scoreboards Football Players of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday morning.
Offensive Player of the Week
Aiden Crawford
Wayland Baptist, Sophomore, Quarterback
Las Vegas, Nevada
- Led the Pioneers to a 45-20 road victory over Nelson
- Was 18-of-31 for 391 yards and four touchdowns in the contest with a 200.1 passing efficiency rating
- Added a touchdown run in the win
- Averaged 21.7 yards per catch and 12.6 yards per attempt
Other Nominations - Jacoby Bellazar, Langston, and Jermaine Jones, Nelson
Defensive Player of the Week
Dalton L’Esperance
Nelson, Sophomore, Linebacker
Perryton, Texas
- Was a key player for the Lions in a loss to Wayland Baptist
- Had nine total tackles, with seven solo stops
- Recorded a 15-yard interception.
- Also added a tackle for loss in the game
Other Nominations - Kaleb Brooks, Wayland Baptist, Mason Johnson, Langston, Chad Phillips, Oklahoma Panhandle State, and Colin Johnson, Texas Wesleyan
Special Teams Player of the Week
Trent McLemore
Wayland Baptist, Sophomore, Kicker
Celeste, Texas
- Helped the Pioneers’ special teams to a 45-20 win over Nelson
- Was a perfect 6-for-6 in extra points
- Had an average of 52.6 yards in three kickoffs
- Was 1-for-1 in field goals with a 19-yard make
Other Nominations - Justin Lewis, Oklahoma Panhandle State, Jermari Seals, Texas Wesleyan, and Raphael Villa, Langston
2026 SAC Football Players of the Week
August 31, 2026
Offensive- Datlan Cunningham, Louisiana Christian
Defensive – Ernest Mitchell, Louisiana Christian
Special Teams – Obadiah Butler, Louisiana Christian
September 7, 2026
Offensive – Isaiah Dickerson, OUAZ
Defensive – Jackson Turner, Panhandle State
Special Teams – Eric Cline, OUAZ
September 14, 2026
Offensive – Harrison Hackbarth, Panhandle State
Defensive – Ryan Seymour, Texas Wesleyan
Special Teams – Eric Cline, OUAZ
September 21, 2026
Offensive – Isaiah Dickerson, OUAZ
Defensive – Micah Smith, Nelson
Special Teams – Eric Cline, OUAZ
September 28, 2026
Offensive – Bryce Perkins, Louisiana Christian
Defensive – Judson Mixon, Louisiana Christian
Special Teams – Preston Baker, Louisiana Christian
October 5, 2026
Offensive – Ian Jernagin, Texas Wesleyan
Defensive – X’Zavion Williams, Wayland Baptist
Special Teams – Travis Adams, Louisiana Christian
October 12, 2026
Offensive – Omarius Davis, Louisiana Christian
Defensive – Masen Brubaker, OUAZ
Special Teams – Eric Cline, OUAZ
October 19, 2026
Offensive – Donte Hurt, Wayland Baptist
Defensive – Kenny White, OUAZ
Special Teams – Eric Cline, OUAZ
October 26, 2026
Offensive – EJ Scott, Louisiana Christian
Defensive – Tyrone Morgan, Wayland Baptist
Special Teams – Preston Baker, Louisiana Christian
November 2, 2026
Offensive – Aiden Crawford, Wayland Baptist
Defensive - Dalton L’Esperance, Nelson
Special Teams – Trent McLemore, Wayland Baptist