Tristen Jackson, freshman running back from Jefferson, Georgia, played a pivotal role in leading the North Greenville University Crusaders to a 41-31 victory over Brevard College last weekend. Jackson carried the ball 22 times for 184 yards and three touchdowns, also adding two receptions for 14 yards in his first career start. The freshman was never tackled for a loss in the win and averaged 8.4 yards per carry in the contest.
Football Offensive Nominees: Ashten Dixon, Bluefield College; Chris Simon-Wallace, University of Northwestern-St. Paul; Jacob Russell, Campbellsville University; Tristen Jackson, North Greenville University