Henderson State quarterback Nick Hardesty (SR, 6-0, 205, Salina, KS).
Hardesty captured his third award of the season, leading the Reddies to a come-from-behind Homecoming triumph over Arkansas-rival Harding, 33-28. The senior passed for over 400 yards in a game for the fourth time this season, completing 34-of-51 passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns, while also running for 19 yards and another TD. The Salina, KS native had a hand in all four of Henderson State’s touchdowns, capped by the game-winning, 25-yard scoring strike with 1:49 left to play.