TRAFFORD, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College football team's
Jacob Macosko (Venetia, Pa./Peters Township) has been named the Presidents' Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week, announced by the conference Monday (Oct. 21). This marks the third time this season a Presidents has been awarded PAC Offensive Player of the Week for football and sixth overall.
Macosko spearheaded W&J's offensive attack in their 27-19 win over No. 7 ranked Grove City. Macosko led the team in catches and receiving with a career-high 13 grabs for 160 yards. His two second-quarter touchdowns from 7 and 14 yards on end-zone fade routes helped erase a 16-6 deficit and gave W&J a 20-16 lead at the half. Macosko also had two receptions for 41 yards on the Presidents' final TD drive in the third quarter.
This marks the second-straight season Macosko has compiled 160+ yards against the Wolverines.
W&J remains home to face the Bethany Bison on Saturday (Oct. 26). Opening kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.