BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Gulf South Conference announced its Football Players of the Week following Week 9 performances of the 2025 season. West Florida’s Tony Newsome (defensive), Valdosta State’s Matt Rolader (freshman), and Delta State’s Curtis Rearden (offensive) and Neno Lemay (special teams) were recognized.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Curtis Rearden, Sr., WR, Delta State
- Recorded four catches for 207 yards against third-ranked West Florida.
- Scored three touchdowns.
- First GSC player this season to reach 200 receiving yards
- Eighth-best single-game receiving performance in NCAA DII this season.
Other nominees: Council Allen, Valdosta State; Spencer Arceneau, West Alabama; Marcus Stokes, West Florida
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Tony Newsome, Jr., DB, West Florida
- Had a tackles and two fourth quarter interceptions in a 51-38 win over Delta State.
- First INT led to a Argonaut touchdown, giving UWF a 45-31 lead
- Was named GSC Special Teams Players of the Week on Sept. 15.
Other nominees: Taylor Doss, Delta State; Jaden Dawkins, Valdosta State
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Neno Lemay, RS, Delta State
- Returned four kickoffs for 158 yards in a loss to No. 3 West Florida.
- Had a 97-yard return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Other nominees: Devin Walter, Valdosta State; Tyrek Williams, West Alabama; Michael Shine, West Florida
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Matt Rolader, K, Valdosta State
- Scored nine points to helping the Blazers to a 45-34 No. 21 West Alabama.
- Converted six of six extra point kicks and a season-long 47-yard field goal.
- Second weekly GSC freshman award of the season.
Other nominees: none
2025 GSC Football Weekly Award Winners
Offensive Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Marcus Stokes, R-So., QB, West Florida
Sept. 8: Spencer Arceneaux, Sr., QB, West Alabama
Sept. 15: Spencer Arceneaux, Sr., QB, West Alabama
Sept. 22: Spencer Arceneaux, Sr., QB, West Alabama
Sept. 29: Dearrius Nelson, Gr., WR, West Alabama
Oct. 6: Marcus Stokes, R-So., QB, West Florida
Oct. 13: Marcus Stokes, R-So., QB, West Florida
Oct. 20: Marcus Stokes, R-So., QB, West Florida
Oct. 27: Lawrence Armstrong, R-Jr., WR, Delta State
Nov. 3: Curtis Rearden, Sr,. WR, Delta State
Defensive Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Walker Robinson, Sr., LB, West Florida
Sept. 8: Alex Larry, Jr., DL, Delta State
Sept. 15: JT Hooten, So., LB, West Alabama
Sept. 22: Alex Larry, Jr., DL, Delta State
Sept. 29: Michael McGregor, Gr., LB, West Alabama
Oct. 6: Ja’Kobe Clinton, R-Sr., LB, West Florida
Oct. 13: Walker Robinson, Sr., LB, West Florida
Oct. 20: JT Hooten, So., LB, West Alabama
Oct. 27: Tavian Moore, Jr., DB, Delta State & Mark Robinson, Sr., DL, Valdosta State
Nov. 3: Tony Newsome, Jr., DB, West Florida
Special Teams Player of the Week
Sept. 1: Devin Walter, Jr., P, Valdosta State
Sept. 8: Austin McCready, Sr., P, West Alabama
Sept. 15: Tony Newsome, Jr., RS, West Florida
Sept. 22: Price Nixon, Sr., P/K, Delta State
Sept. 29: Houston Johnson, Sr., RS, West Alabama
Oct. 6: Matt Rolader, Fr., K, Valdosta State
Oct. 13: Michael Shine, Sr., P, West Florida
Oct: 20: Michael Shine, Sr., P, West Florida
Oct. 27: Shawn Paschall, RS, Valdosta State
Nov. 3: Neno Lemay, RS, Sr., Delta Satte
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Matt Rolader, K, Valdosta State
Sept. 8: no nominees
Sept. 15: Brogan Woeber, K, West Florida
Sept. 22: Michael Dujon, RB, West Alabama
Sept. 29: Chrissean Jones, CB, West Alabama
Oct. 6: Ostin Perkins, RB, Valdosta State
Oct. 13: Shawn Paschall, RB, Valdosta State
Oct. 20: Dean Roberts, K, Delta State
Oct. 27: Shawn Paschall, RB/RS, Valdosta State
Nov. 3: Matt Rolader, K, Valdosta State