INDIANAPOLIS – Truman State sophomore running back Madden Irving and the Missouri S&T duo of sophomore defensive back Reid Meekins and senior punter Logan Jacobson have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Players of the Week in football, it was announced by the league office Monday.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Madden Irving, Truman
So. | RB | Maryland Heights, Mo.
Major: Accounting
Team Result: 38-14 W at Quincy (10/17)
- Rushed for 200 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries (9.1 yards/carry)
- Caught one pass for a 14-yard score
- Recorded more yards individually than entire Quincy offense
- Earns second career Offensive Player of the Week Award (9/28/26)
- Last Bulldogs’ Offensive Player of the Week: Madden Irving (9/28/26)
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Reid Meekins, Missouri S&T
So. | DB | Houston, Texas
Major: Geophysics
Team Result: 28-21 W at McKendree (10/17)
- Helped S&T pick up first Conference win of the season
- Grabbed two interceptions, returning them for a total of 60 yards
- Stopped potential game-tying drive with a pick at the S&T 5-yard line
- Tallied four total tackles, including one solo stop
- Added one pass breakup
- Earns first career Defensive Player of the Week Award
- Last Miners’ Defensive Player of the Week: Max Barnes (11/10/25)
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Logan Jacobson, Missouri S&T
Sr. | P | Hillsboro, Mo.
Major: Masters of Engineering Management
Team Result: 28-21 W at McKendree (10/17))
- Helped S&T pick up first Conference win of the season
- Posted 164 punt yards on four attempts, averaging 41.0 yards per kick
- Pinned the Bearcats inside the 20-yard line three times, including once inside the 10-yard line
- Earns first career Special Teams Player of the Week Award
- Last Miners’ Special Teams Player of the Week: Tyler Gioia (11/10/25)