Sun Belt Conference Block 1 Offensive Player of the Week:
Christian Veilleux, QB, Georgia State Panthers
In one of the most electrifying performances of the young NDL season, Georgia State quarterback Christian Veilleux led the Panthers to a statement victory over preseason conference favorite James Madison. The redshirt senior was nearly flawless in orchestrating an offensive showcase that stunned the Dukes and the rest of the Sun Belt.
Veilleux finished the night completing 21 of 27 passes for 234 yards and three touchdowns, while committing zero turnovers. His 187.2 QB rating told only part of the story—what truly set him apart was his ability to spread the ball across the field. Seven different Panthers hauled in receptions, leaving James Madison’s secondary scrambling to find answers that never came.
From the opening drive, Veilleux dictated the tempo. Whether picking apart zone coverage or exploiting man-to-man mismatches, he calmly extended drives, moved the chains, and kept the Dukes’ defense on its heels. His precision passing ignited an offense that averaged 6.8 yards per play, turning what many expected to be a grind-it-out battle into a 34–17 Georgia State upset win.
This game wasn’t just about numbers—it was about leadership and poise. Veilleux’s command of the huddle and ability to stay composed under pressure set the tone for the Panthers’ statement victory. Against a program long considered the benchmark of the Sun Belt, Georgia State proved it could go toe-to-toe with the best, and Veilleux was the driving force behind it all.
For his performance, Christian Veilleux has been named the NDL Season 33 Block 1 Sun Belt Conference Offensive Player of the Week. If this outing is any indication, the Panthers’ quarterback has both the tools and confidence to keep Georgia State in the thick of the conference title race.
Sun Belt Conference Block 1 Defensive Player of the Week:
When Coastal Carolina needed a defensive leader to step up in their Block 1 showdown, Jeffrey Ugochukwu delivered in a big way. The senior safety was everywhere on the field, fueling the Chanticleers’ hard-fought 38–31 victory over Ball State with a complete defensive performance that proved pivotal in sealing the win.
Ugochukwu filled the stat sheet with six tackles, one pass deflection, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery, constantly disrupting the Cardinals’ offensive flow. His physical presence and ability to cover ground in the secondary kept Ball State from ever finding a rhythm, forcing them into uncomfortable positions all game long.
The highlight came late, when Ugochukwu scooped up a critical fumble that shifted momentum squarely back to Coastal Carolina. That recovery set up the Chanticleers’ offense with prime field position and ultimately became the defining moment of the night. Without that heads-up play, the Chants could have easily found themselves heading into overtime instead of walking off with a statement win.
Ugochukwu’s combination of instincts, toughness, and playmaking ability made him the difference-maker. For his disruptive presence and game-changing impact, Jeffrey Ugochukwu has been named the NDL Season 33 Block 1 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week. With leaders like him anchoring the back end of the defense, Coastal Carolina looks poised to make noise in the Sun Belt this season.
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