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Brooks and Rucker Named ACC Players of the Week

Charlotte, N.C. - After a season-opening victory over South Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina running back British Brooks and Jack Kaimon Rucker were named ACC Players of the Week Tuesday afternoon.

Brooks, a graduate student from Gastonia, rushed for a team-high 103 yards on 15 carries against the Gamecocks. In addition, Brooks had three receptions for 18 yards.

Saturday was Brooks' first game back since the 2021 season.

Rucker, a senior from Hartwell, Georgia, tallied eight tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in the season-opening win.

Rucker was also tabbed the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week following last week's game.