On Monday, the OVC-Big South Association announced its weekly awards. Nate Glantz and Rico Bond of the Lindenwood football team were named Offensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week, respectively.

In last Saturday's 30-27 win over Stony Brook, Glantz completed 20-of-29 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran 13 times for 104 yards and a score. The Elkhorn, Neb. native is the first Lindenwood quarterback with over 200 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in a single game since Cade Brister in 2022.

Through four games this season, Glantz has compiled 1030 passing yards and 10 total touchdowns (five passing, five rushing). In 2024, Glantz rushed for five scores all season. The senior quarterback leads the Association in total offense, averaging 287 yards per game.

Bond has now found the end zone in three consecutive weeks after catching two more touchdowns against the Seawolves. The St. Louis, Mo. native finished the game with eight catches and 119 yards, which are both career-highs. A redshirt freshman, Bond leads the Association in receiving yards (301) and touchdowns (4), while ranking second in receptions with 23. This is his second time winning the award through four weeks.

Glantz, Bond and the rest of the Lions will be back in action on Saturday, taking on Miami (OH) at 2:30 p.m. CT in Oxford, Ohio.