The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its weekly awards following Week 9 of the 2026 football season. Davenport running back Cephus Harris (Offensive Player of the Week), Northern Michigan defensive lineman Nathan Pralle (Defensive Player of the Week) and Michigan Tech defensive back Dakota Blackwell (Special Teams Player of the Week) were recognized.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Cephus Harris, Davenport
Cephus Harris had another notable performance in a road setback at No. 1 Ferris State. He carried 32 times for 162 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for 12 of Davenport's 14 points against the Bulldogs. Harris had a 69-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter, which was the longest run given up by the Bulldogs this season. His 162 rushing yards are also the most allowed by Ferris State this season. Harris leads Division II with 1,749 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Nathan Pralle, Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan defensive lineman Nathan Pralle earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Wildcats to a 45-12 win at Wayne State. Pralle recorded a season-high two sacks and three tackles for loss, totaling six tackles on the afternoon, while adding a pass breakup. He recorded a tackle for loss on the opening play of the game before adding a sack to force a three-and-out. He tallied his second sack on Wayne State’s following drive, helping set the tone early for the Wildcats. The sophomore from Sarasota, Florida, has 39 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Dakota Blackwell, Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech senior defensive back Dakota Blackwell blocked two punts on Saturday in the Huskies' 27-20 victory at Saginaw Valley State. His second blocked punt led to a scoop-and-score by teammate Jadon Bender. Blackwell was second on the team with eight total tackles on Saturday, recording three solos and five assisted tackles. He has 52 total tackles this season.
HONORABLE MENTION
Offense: Carter Chase (Ferris State), Zak Olejniczak (Grand Valley State), Obie Sanni (Saginaw Valley State), Matt Stevens (Northern Michigan)
Defense: Darryle Geter (Davenport), Ryder Gravenhof (Grand Valley State), Eric Jackson (Ferris State), Adom LeDuc (Saginaw Valley State)
Special Teams: Jordan Brazil (Roosevelt), Griffin Nowak (Wayne State), Eoin O'Sullivan (Ferris State), Kellen Reed (Grand Valley State)
