CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced its Football Players of the Week following standout performances in Week 2. Honorees were selected by a vote of a select media panel.
 
QUARTERBACK – Dylan Lonergan, R-So., QB, Boston College (Snellville, Georgia)

• Completed 34-of-45 pass attempts for 390 yards in Boston College’s double-overtime game against Michigan State.
• Recorded four touchdown passes for the Eagles.
• His 34 completions were the most by a Boston College quarterback since 2020.
• First Boston College quarterback since 2018 to record eight touchdown passes and zero interceptions through the first two games of the season.

 
RUNNING BACK – Demond Claiborne, Sr., RB, Wake Forest (Aylett, Virginia)

• Ran for 193 yards and three touchdowns in Wake Forest’s 42-10 win over Western Carolina.
• Became the first FBS player to run for 190-or-more yards and at least three rushing touchdowns in a game this season.
• Eclipsed 100 all-purpose yards for the 14th time in the last 22 games.
• Logged an 85-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter – the longest by a Demon Deacon since 2019.
• Averaged 19.3 yards per carry in the win, ranking third in Wake Forest single-game history.

 
RECEIVER – Duce Robinson, Jr., WR, Florida State (Phoenix, Arizona)

• Posted a career-high 173 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Florida State’s rout of East Texas A&M.
• Marked his first career multi-touchdown game.
• Hauled in an 82-yard touchdown reception – the longest by a Seminole since 2019.
• Recorded 160 of his 173 receiving yards in the first quarter, setting a school record.

 
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Adrian Medley, R-Sr., RG, Florida State (Pensacola, Florida)

• Was the highest-graded offensive lineman in Florida State’s 77-3 win over East Texas A&M.
• Responsible for four blocks that led to a first down or touchdown.
• The Seminoles’ offense set a school record with 10.27 yards per play.
• Paved the way for 368 passing yards and 361 rushing yards – the Seminoles’ first 350-350 game since 1995.
• Florida State scored touchdowns on 11 of its 12 possessions, including all seven in the first half with Medley on the field.

 
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Vincent Anthony Jr., Sr., DE, Duke (Durham, North Carolina)

• Logged a career-high 3.0 sacks against then-No. 11 Illinois.
• Recorded a pair of stops within Illinois’ first 10 offensive plays.
• His sack total is tied for the most in Duke history against a ranked opponent.
• Has recorded sacks in back-to-back games and in three of his last four appearances.
• He leads all FBS players with 4.0 sacks through Week 2.

 
LINEBACKER – TJ Quinn, Sr., LB, Louisville (Valdosta, Georgia)

• Recorded a season-high 11 tackles in Louisville’s win over James Madison.
• Five of his 11 tackles were solo stops.
• Anchored the Cardinals’ defense which allowed just 263 yards of offense.
• Added 1.0 of Louisville’s 6.0 sacks on the night.

 
DEFENSIVE BACK – Omar Thornton, So., DB, Boston College (Carver Ranches, Florida)

• Logged a career-high 11 tackles as Boston College’s road game at Michigan State.
• Recorded his first career sack against the Spartans.
• Additionally, forced a fumble for the Eagles.

 
SPECIALIST – Cam Ross, Gr., WR, Virginia (Newark, Delaware)

• Repeats as ACC Specialist of the Week after winning both Receiver and Specialist of the Week in Week 1.
• Logged 81 punt return yards, including a 48-yard return in the second quarter.
• Added five receptions for 40 yards, finishing with 140 all-purpose yards.
• Leads the ACC and ranks third nationally with 182.0 all-purpose yards per game.

 
ROOKIE – Aaron Philo, R-Fr., QB, Georgia Tech (Bogart, Georgia)

• Led Georgia Tech to a 59-12 win over Gardner-Webb while making his first career start.
• Completed 21-of-28 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns.
• His 373 passing yards rank sixth in Georgia Tech single-game history.
• Threw for the most yards by a Yellow Jacket in 24 years.
• Led Georgia Tech to 680 yards of total offense, ranking third in school history.