Andrew Zock had two sacks and nine QB hurries on Saturday at Eastern Michigan.
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10/20/2026 12:00:00 PM | Football
Junior defensive end is first-ever UT player to be honored by Bednarik Award
TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo junior defensive end Andrew Zock has been named the Chuck Bednarik Award Player of the Week following a dominant performance in the Rockets' victory at Eastern Michigan.
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Zock recorded nine tackles, tied his career high with two sacks, set a career high with nine quarterback hurries and forced a fumble. He was also named MAC Defensive Player of the Week.
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According to Pro Football Focus, Zock was the highest-graded edge rusher in the nation in Week 7. He currently ranks third nationally with seven sacks and ninth with 10 tackles for loss.
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A transfer from Mercer, Zock was named FCS Defensive Player of the Year last season.
The Maxwell Football Club presents the Chuck Bednarik Award annually to the nation's outstanding defensive player.Â
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ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.
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Zock recorded nine tackles, tied his career high with two sacks, set a career high with nine quarterback hurries and forced a fumble. He was also named MAC Defensive Player of the Week.
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According to Pro Football Focus, Zock was the highest-graded edge rusher in the nation in Week 7. He currently ranks third nationally with seven sacks and ninth with 10 tackles for loss.
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A transfer from Mercer, Zock was named FCS Defensive Player of the Year last season.
The Maxwell Football Club presents the Chuck Bednarik Award annually to the nation's outstanding defensive player.Â
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ABOUT THE MAXWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
The Maxwell Football Club was founded in 1935 and is the oldest football organization of its kind in America. The Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.
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