MACOMB, Ill. – Western Illinois quarterback Kennedy McGill was named the Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week after recording 447 yards of total offense and three touchdowns against Southeast Missouri State.
The fifth-year quarterback completed 20-of-37 passes for 264 yards while rushing 27 times for 183 yards and three touchdowns in the Leathernecks' matchup with SEMO. McGill averaged 6.8 yards per carry and scored on runs of two yards in the first quarter, one yard just before halftime and 33 yards in the third quarter to give Western Illinois a one-point lead.
The award marks McGill's second OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor of the season.
McGill continues to rank among the nation's top rushing quarterbacks, leading all FCS quarterbacks with 680 rushing yards. His total ranks 11th among all FCS players. He also ranks sixth nationally in total offense, averaging 310.1 yards per game, 11th in rushing touchdowns with eight and 20th in points responsible for at 14.9 per game.
McGill and the Leathernecks return to Hanson Field on Saturday, Oct. 24, hosting UT Martin for their next Ohio Valley Conference matchup.
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