Week 7 of the NCAA Division II football season featured record-setting rushing performances, explosive passing attacks and receivers making the most of their opportunities.
Virginia State Football quarterback Rahsaan Matthews Jr. threw for 305 yards and five touchdowns in a dominant victory over Shaw, while Harding University quarterback Malik Young made program history with a school-record 214 rushing yards in a win over Henderson State Football.
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Northeastern State Football also produced multiple standout performances, with quarterback Donnie Smith leading an efficient passing attack and running back Mikail Trotter adding two touchdowns on the ground.
Here are the top performers from Week 7 in Division II football.
Passing
Rahsaan Matthews Jr., Virginia State
Matthews delivered one of the weekend's most productive performances, completing 17 of 23 passes for 305 yards and five touchdowns in Virginia State's 76-13 win over Shaw.
The quarterback also added a rushing touchdown, accounting for six total scores in the blowout.
Donnie Smith, Northeastern State
Smith was nearly flawless in Northeastern State's 52-10 victory over William Jewell. He completed 14 of 16 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with an 87.5% completion rate.
Smith's efficient performance helped the RiverHawks control the game, with Cam Jackson and Malachi Butler each recording a touchdown reception.
Boden St. Marie, Seton Hill
St. Marie led Seton Hill to a 21-17 comeback victory over Gannon, completing 20 of 26 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns.
His three scoring passes helped Seton Hill overcome the deficit and secure the four-point win.
Rushing
Malik Young, Harding
Young made program history in Harding's 46-16 win over No. 15 Henderson State, becoming the first quarterback in school history to rush for more than 200 yards in a game.
The quarterback carried the ball 18 times for a school-record 214 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 11.9 yards per carry.
His performance anchored a dominant rushing attack as Harding handed Henderson State its first loss of the season.
Jayvion Danzy, Winston-Salem State
Danzy powered Winston-Salem State's ground game in a 43-14 victory over Bluefield State. The running back finished with 182 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.
His biggest play came on a 64-yard touchdown run, highlighting a performance that helped Winston-Salem State pull away.
Cephus Harris, Davenport
Harris provided a strong ground presence in Davenport's 59-21 win over Roosevelt. He rushed 25 times for 163 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 6.5 yards per carry.
Receiving
Armon Fields, Virginia State
Fields was Matthews' primary deep threat in Virginia State's 76-13 rout of Shaw. The wide receiver recorded 94 yards and two touchdowns on four receptions, averaging 23.5 yards per catch.
His ability to generate explosive plays helped Virginia State put together one of the weekend's highest-scoring performances.
Cam Jackson, Northeastern State
Jackson gave Smith a major downfield target in Northeastern State's win over William Jewell, breaking free for a 41-yard touchdown reception. The scoring play was one of the highlights of Smith's efficient afternoon.
Malachi Butler, Northeastern State
Butler also found the end zone in the RiverHawks' 52-10 victory, hauling in a 14-yard touchdown pass from Smith. His scoring catch helped cap a productive day for Northeastern State's passing game.
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Matthews and Young headlined the weekend with standout performances on opposite sides of the offensive game. Matthews accounted for six touchdowns in Virginia State's blowout win, while Young set a Harding program rushing record against a ranked opponent.
Smith, Harris, Fields and the rest of the featured performers also helped deliver decisive victories for their teams, making Week 7 a memorable weekend for Division II offensive production.
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