ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Sophomore transfer quarterback Chase Spellman collected the first Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week award after a stellar debut last Thursday, the conference announced today.
Spellman was responsible for four touchdowns in Drake's 41-7 victory against Division II Upper Iowa. Through the air, he completed 14-of-16 passes for 233 yards and tossed two touchdowns. Spellman used his legs to score another two TDs in a seven-carry, 37-yard performance. He became the first Drake quarterback to rush and throw for at least one touchdown in a game since 2021.