ROCK HILL, S.C. – The South Atlantic Conference announced its WePlayed Football Players of the Week for games played during week six of the 2025 season. Anderson's Bryson James was named the Offensive Player of the Week and his teammate Carter Wit was named the Defensive Player of the Week.

James, a redshirt sophomore from Cross Hill, S.C., nearly doubled his program record for most rushing yards in a single game as he ran for 221 yards and three touchdowns in the Trojans 35-28 victory at Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday. James produced 221 yards on just 20 carries, averaging 11.1 yards per rush. He had a 73-yard touchdown run to even the game at 14 in the second quarter and then exploded for a 70-yard TD to put Anderson up 35-21 late in the fourth quarter. He added one catch for 14 yards. 

Wit, a sophomore from Johns Creek, Ga., also played a significant role in the win at LR as he accounted for 10 total tackles with six being of the solo variety. He added a clutch interception at the 1-yard line with the game tied at 14 late in the first half. Wit also added a pass break up in the victory.  

The Trojans return to action on Saturday, October 18 as the welcome in the Eagles of Carson-Newman for a conference showdown at 1:00 p.m.