Nebraska-Kearney’s Bronson Marsh was named the MIAA Football Offensive Athlete of the Week. Central Oklahoma’s Chass Glaspie was named Defensive and Northwest Missouri’s Marcus Jones earned the award on Special Teams.

MIAA Offensive Athlete of the Week

Bronson Marsh, QB, Nebraska-Kearney

Had one of the best rushing days in UNK history, finishing with 21 carries for 242 yards and four touchdowns (1, 1, 59 & 87). This was the second best rushing day by a Loper QB and the sixth highest single game total. Marsh also completed 50% of his passes and had completions to five different players. The 6-0 junior quarterback is a native of Omaha, Neb. where he competed at Millard South prior to spending two and half years at the University of Nebraska.

MIAA Defensive Athlete of the Week

Chass Glaspie, LB, Central Oklahoma

Glaspie racked up 23 tackles in UCO’s 43-41 triple-overtime win over Missouri Southern, the first 20-tackle game for the Bronchos since 1996. The senior linebacker had nine solo and 14 assisted stops in the game. The 6-1 senior linebacker is a native of Los Angeles, Calif. where he competed at Westchester High School prior to spending two seasons at Cerritos College.

MIAA Special Teams Athlete of the Week

Marcus Jones, CB, Northwest Missouri

Jones had a breakout game on special teams for Northwest in a 50-21 win over Lindenwood on Saturday. Jones blocked a first quarter punt to set up the Bearcat’s second touchdown and followed it up with a 96 yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Jones finished the day with five tackles and a fumble recovery. The 6-0 freshman defensive back is a native of Gladstone, Mo. where he competed at North Kansas City High School.

— MIAA Press Release —