Heart Football Players of the Week, presented by Musco Announced – October 21

The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Heart Football Players of the Week, presented by Musco on Monday.

The trio of players came from three different programs, as JaShawn Todd of No. 8 ranked Benedictine College was named the Heart Offensive Player of the Week, while Elias Carson of No. 14 ranked MidAmerica Nazarene earned the Heart Defensive Player of the Week award and Seth Simpson of No. 19 ranked Baker captured the Heart Special Teams Player of the Week.

Simpson had a flawless game against William Woods, in Baker's 67-28 road win. The junior went 11-of-11 on the day kicking with three made field goals and eight extra points.

Todd and the Ravens defeated Missouri Baptist, 48-14, at home last Saturday. In the victory, Todd scored three touchdowns with two on the ground and one touchdown reception. On the day he had 120 all-purpose yards.

In the Pioneers' 34-7 win over Missouri Valley, Carson recorded a pick-six for a 28-yard touchdown. He also had four tackles and a sack.