Gavin Brooks led the Cardinal offense to an impressive 400 total yards in the season opening win against Saint Ambrose University. The freshman was unshaken on the road, finishing with over 300 total yards and four total touchdowns in his season debut.
Stats on the week: 267 passing yards, 34 rushing yards, 3 passing touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown
Nominees: Gavin Brooks, Concordia University Ann Arbor; Ian Zamudio, Ottawa University Arizona