PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly football honors for the fifth week of the 2019 college football season.
OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Desmond Ridder • Cincinnati • So. • QB
Ridder threw for 221 yards and four touchdowns, completing 18 of 22 passes in a 52-14 win at Marshall. He added 48 rushing yards to finish with 269 yards of total offense.
Shane Buechele • SMU • Jr. • QB • Arlington, Texas
Buechele threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns and had 27 rushing yards with a touchdown in a 48-21 win at USF, keeping SMU unbeaten at 5-0.