Week Eight ACC Award Winners
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By Southern Pigskin Staff
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The ACC’s top performers during week eight.
Offensive Player of the Week: David Bailey, Boston College — Rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries in the win over NC State.
Defensive Player of the Week: Jason Maitre, Boston College — Recorded a pass breakup and a pick-six to help the Eagles beat NC State 45-24.
Special Teams Player of the Week: Pressley Harvin, Georgia Tech — Averaged over 45 yards per punt and threw a 41-yard touchdown pass on a fake punt in the Yellow Jackets’ 28-21 overtime upset at Miami.
Coach of the Week: Bronco Mendenhall, Virginia — Led his Cavaliers to a resounding 48-14 win over Duke, taking the lead in the volatile ACC Coastal.
X-Factor of the Week: Travis Etienne, Clemson — Racked up 227 yards and two touchdowns from scrimmage on 18 touches, leading the Tigers past Louisville 45-10.
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