D2Football.com Players of the Week

October 14th, 2024 11:30pm

D2Football.com is pleased to announce the players of the week for week six of the 2024 season. 

Offense

Colin Johnson

Quarterback 

UNC Pembroke

Colin Johson rewrote UNC Pembroke’s record book in last Saturday afternoon’s win over West Liberty. Johnson completed 29 of 43 pass attempts for a single-game school record 514 yards. It was the first time ever that a UNCP quarterback passed for over 500 yards in a game. His seven touchdown passes broke his own school record that he had set earlier in his career. Colin Johnson is a redshirt senior from Sanford, North Carolina. 

Defense

Dion Kuinlan 

Defensive Bank

Assumption

Dion Kuinlan was the leader of an Assumption defense that shutout Bentley in the second half of the Greyhounds’ 16-13 home victory. Kuinlan had 15 total tackles on the day, 13 of which were credited as solo tackles. His fourth quarter interception and 21-yard return set up Assumption’s game winning field goal. He also had two passes broken up. For the season to date, Kuinlan ranks second in the nation in solo tackles per game. Dion Kuinlan is a graduate student from Bethpage, NY. 

Special Teams

Jack Wagner

Kicker/Punter

Seton Hill 

Jack Wagner was a field position weapon for Seton Hill in the Griffons’ tight battle with California. The senior from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania punted six times with an average for 51.3 yards and a long of 64 yards. Five of six punts were downed inside the 15 yard line, with one downed at the one yard line. Wagner also handled kickoffs and recorded three touchbacks from four kicks.