Atlantic Alum Cooper McDermott was honored earlier this week by the North Star Athletic Association as the Football Offensive Player of the Week.

McDermott helped lead Dakota State to a 53-15 rout of Iowa Wesleyan on October 23rd in Madison, SD. The sophomore receiver had 7 catches for a career-high 130 yards, including a 71-yard reception late in the second quarter. He also completed one pass in the contest.

His teammate Jay Skogerboe was chosen as Special Teams Player of the Week. Dakota State is 5-3 overall and 4-2 in league play. The Trojans are off this week before a road trip to Valley City State University on November 6th.