McGill Earns Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois fifth-year quarterback Kennedy McGill has been named the Stats Perform FCS National Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Leathernecks to a 55-24 win over UT Martin. McGill had a career day against the preseason Ohio Valley Conference favorite, accounting for 349 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. He completed 12-of-22 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown while rushing for a career-high 210 yards and three scores on 25 carries. McGill helped set the tone early with a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter before throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass midway...