MACOMB, IL. - Western Illinois football quarterback Kennedy McGill has been named the Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the fourth time this season following his performance in the Leathernecks' 55-24 victory over UT Martin.

McGill led Western Illinois to the conference win over the preseason OVC favorite, accounting for 349 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. The fifth-year quarterback completed 12-of-22 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown while rushing for a career-high 210 yards on 25 carries, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.

McGill opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter before throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass midway through the second quarter. He added a 25-yard rushing touchdown just before halftime to give the Leathernecks a 21-10 lead, then opened the second half with a 56-yard touchdown run.

The recognition marks McGill's second consecutive OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor and his fourth selection this season. He has rushed for 581 yards over the past three games and enters the week with 890 rushing yards on the season, ranking sixth nationally among all players and first among quarterbacks.

McGill also ranks seventh nationally in total offense, averaging 315.0 yards per game, and ninth in total points scored with 68. His performance helped Western Illinois improve to 2-1 in OVC play.

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