GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The first Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week of the 2019 season have been recognized following their performances in their teams’ opening games.
The selections are determined by a vote of a 15-member media panel. The following are this week’s honorees:
Newman posted career highs with 34 completions in 47 attempts and 401 yards passing to lead Wake Forest to a 38-35 win over visiting Utah State on Friday night • The 6-4, 230-pound Newman threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winner with 1:08 to play • He added 36 yards rushing for a career-high 437 yards of total offense.