Chadron State’s thrilling 36-33 come-from-behind victory at New Mexico Highlands last Saturday has brought individual honors for DE Keifer Burke, kicker Alex Ferdinand, and QB Jonn McLain.

Burke, a 6-3, 280-pounder from Brady, was the Defensive Player of the Week on the state, regional and national levels with recognition from the Nebraska NCAA D-II schools, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, national NCAA D-II, and Beyond Sports Network

Burke had 8 solo tackles, including four sacks and a forced fumble against the Cowboys. He now has 16.5 sacks in his career to rank in CSC’s top 10.

Ferdinand, a sophomore kicker from Rapid City, S.D.,  was named the RMAC Special Teams Player of the Week after connecting on 4 PATs and all 3 of his field goal attempts…hitting from 40, 34 and 31 yards.

McLain,  a sophomore from Chadron, was the Nebraska Division II Offensive Player of the Week after completing 37 of 65 passes for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The completions and attempts were both one shy of school records owned by his older brother, Joe, now a Chadron State coach.