Football

GSC Football Weekly Awards: Sept. 22

The Gulf South Conference announced its Football Players of the Week following Week 3 performances of the 2025 season. West Alabama's Spencer Arceneaux (offensive) and Michael Dujon (freshman) along with Delta State's Alex Larry (defensive) and Price Nixon (special teams) were recognized.
 
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Spencer Arceneaux, Sr., QB, West Alabama
  • Led the Tigers to a 52-14 rout over Barton College and a 4-0 start to the season as he racked up 370 total yards and was responsible for five touchdowns. 
  • Threw for 257 yards and four touchdowns while completing 13-of-22 passes.
  • Had a game-high 113 rushing yards on five carries and two touchdowns.
  • Third consecutive GSC Offensive Player of the Week award of the season.
Other nominees: Davion Alston, Delta State; Tyree Holloway, West Florida
 
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Alex Larry, Jr., DL, Delta State
  • Was an impact performer for the Statesmen as he notched six tackles.
  • Had three tackles for loss totaling 32, with 2.5 sacks for 31 yards. 
  • Helped Delta State to a 21-16 win at Fort Valley State.
  • Second GSC Defensive Player of the Week award of the season.
 Other nominees: JT Hooten, West Alabama; Kevin Roberts, West Florida 
 
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Price Nixon, Sr., P/K, Delta State
  • Had four punts totaling 140 yards, including a long of 52 yards.
  • Tallied three punts inside 20 yards. 
  • Kicked off three times, amassing 191 yards with two touchbacks.
  • Converted 3-of-3 extra-point kicks in a 21-16 win at Fort Valley State.
Other nominees: Austin McCready, West Alabama; Michael Shine, West Florida
 
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Michael Dujon, Fr., RB, West Alabama
  • Helped West Alabama improve to 4-0 with a 52-14 win versus Barton College.
  • Rushed for a season-high 95 yards on 14 carries (6.78 yds/attempt).
  • Had one catch for nine yards, giving him 104 total yards of offense. 
  • First Tiger to earn GSC Freshman of the Week honors since Sept. 9, 2016 (Jordan Jones).
 Other nominees: Daniel Smith, Delta State
 
 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
 
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
 
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
 
Freshman of the Week
Sept. 1: Matt Rolader, Fr., K, Valdosta State
Sept. 8: no nominees
Sept. 15: Brogan Woeber, Fr., K, West Florida
Sept. 22: Michael Dujon, Fr., RB, West Alabama