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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of September 29 - October 5.
Kyron Burroughs, running back for Rochester Community and Technical College, earned an Offensive Player of the Week award. Burroughs had 22 carries, rushing for 159 yards and a touchdown of 75 yards. He averaged 7.22 yards per carry in the Yellowjackets' win over #3 Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Trevon Rodriguez, wide receiver for North Dakota State College of Science, earned the other Offensive Player of the Week honor. Rodriguez had three receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns, with a long of 52 yards. He averaged 46.3 yards per catch in the Wildcats' win over MNC-Vermilion.
Rochester Community and Technical College's defensive back, Coaleon Johnson, earned a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Johnson racked up 10 tackles in the Yellowjackets' win over Minnesota West on Saturday. He also had an interception that resulted in a 40-yard return, and he recovered a fumble and ran it back for 12 yards. There were no nominations for the other Defensive Player of the Week award.
Ryndon Olsen, kicker for North Dakota State College of Science, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Olsen was eight for eight on extra points and one for two on field goal attempts, kicking a long of 27. He also had nine kickoffs for 560 yards with five touchbacks and an average of 62.2 yards per kickoff.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2025-26/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2025-26/standings
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Kyron Burroughs Rochester Community & Technical College SO / RB Birmingham, AL
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Rush Attempts: 22 Rush Yards: 159 Rush TDs: 1 Receptions: 0 Receiving Yards: 0 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Kyron averaged 7.22 yards per carry and had a 75-yard touchdown run. Next Contest: October 11 vs. Minnesota State Community & Technical College Team Record: 5-1 overall, 4-0 MCAC
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Trevon Rodriguez North Dakota State College of Science SO / WR Fargo, ND
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Rush Attempts: 0 Rush Yards: 0 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 3 Receiving Yards: 139 Receiving TDs: 2 Noteworthy Information: Trevon averaged 46.3 yards per catch and had a 52-yard TD reception. Next Contest: October 11 at Central Lakes College Team Record: 6-0 overall, 4-0 MCAC |
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Coaleon Johnson Rochester Community & Technical College FR / DB Chicago, IL
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Tackles: 10 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 0 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 1 for 12 yards Interceptions: 1 for 40 yards Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Coaleon had a 40-yard interception return and a 12-yard fumble recovery return. Next Contest: October 11 vs. Minnesota State Community & Technical College Team Record: 5-1 overall, 4-0 MCAC
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Ryndon Olsen North Dakota State College of Science FR / Kicker Weiser, ID
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Kickoffs: 9 Kickoff Yardage: 560 yards Touchbacks: 5 Extra Points Made: 8 Extra Points Attempted: 8 Field Goals Made: 1 Field Goals Attempted: 2 Field Goal Long: 27 Noteworthy Information: Ryndon averaged 62.2 yards per kickoff. Next Contest: October 11 at Central Lakes College Team Record: 6-0 overall, 4-0 in the MCAC
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.