By Andrew Korba

Senior quarterback Tate Humphrey has been named OAC Offensive Player of the Week for the week of October 22.

On Saturday, Humphrey completed 21-of-43 passes for a career-high 306 yards and a touchdown, as the Polar Bears fell to John Carroll by a score of 28-23. In addition, he also ran for 30 yards on 21 carries and also scored a touchdown.

This season, Humphrey has thrown for 988 yards and nine touchdowns. He has also rushed for 224 yards and a team leading four touchdowns. Northern stands at 2-5 on the season, with a 2-4 mark in OAC play.

Ohio Northern will return to action when they host Muskingum on Saturday at 1:30 pm.