Football Offensive Athlete of the Week
Elijah Alexander, Northwestern, QB
Minneapolis/Andover
Alexander had a hand in all six touchdowns UNW scored in its 46-14 win over Minnesota Morris on Saturday, throwing four and ran in two. The senior completed 67% of his passes for 235 yards, and also led the team in rushing with 53 yards on 8 carries, including a highlight-reel hurdle for one of his two rushing scores. In conference play, he leads the UMAC in rushing TDs (5), passing yards (477), and is tied for the lead in passing TDs (4).