Carter, Savage Secure Weekly MEAC Honors

NORFOLK, Virginia – The Norfolk State football team picked up a pair of weekly MEAC awards Monday, as quarterback Juwan Carter was named Offensive Player of the Week and defensive back Brandon Savage was tabbed Rookie of the Week for their efforts in the 54-28 win over Delaware State on Saturday.

Carter, a sophomore from Richmond, had a career day in the win over the Hornets. He compiled 355 yards of total offense and accounted for four touchdowns to lead NSU to its highest scoring output since 2005. Carter completed 22-of-31 passes for a career-best 318 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran five times for 37 yards and anot  her score, his second straight game with a rushing touchdown.



This is Carter's first-ever MEAC Offensive Player of the Week honor. He was a two-time Rookie of the Week selection last year. Carter currently ranks second in the MEAC in passing yards per game (261.3), with five touchdown passes and two TD runs in three games.

Savage, a true freshman from Baltimore, tallied three tackles and his first career interception in the win over DSU. Savage made the most of his interception, returning it 80 yards for a second-quarter touchdown. That was the first of two defensive scores Saturday for the Spartan defense, which also forced four turnovers.

This marks Savage's first career weekly MEAC honor.

The Spartans (3-1, 1-0 MEAC), off to their best start since 2011, are back in action this Saturday in a 4 p.m. game at Florida A&M.

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