Meeks and Barron named ACC Week 7 POTW

[OrangeXtreme]

Week 7 Football Players of the Week

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel. The following are this week’s honorees:

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RECEIVER – Jackson Meeks, Syracuse, WR, Phenix City, Alabama
Meeks recorded a career-high 11 catches, the most by an Orange player since 2022, for 116 yards and a touchdown in a road win over NC State. His touchdown on a fourth-and-goal play in the fourth quarter, ultimately proved to be the deciding score in the Orange’s 24-17 win. It marks the third-straight game with eight-or-more catches for Meeks and fourth-straight game with a receiving score. He ranks second in the ACC in receptions per game at 6.3, trailing only his Syracuse teammate Trebor Pena.

LINEBACKER – Justin Barron, Syracuse, LB, Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Barron had two takeaways in Syracuse's 24-17 win at NC State. The senior linebacker recovered a fumble and had an interception, which he returned 41 yards, both of which set up touchdowns on the ensuing offensive possession. He added eight tackles, 2.0 tackles-for-loss, a sack, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry to help the Orange to a road victory. Barron’s eight tackles were the most by a Syracuse player in the win.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

At the end of the season hopefully some of these Cuse guys names will be on some of the hardware.

 

[Chip]

I watched Barron's late 4th quarter sack again. Shot out of a cannon, took the perfect angle and made a textbook tackle. The athletic QB already rolling out to his right had no chance.