Nolan Hay Named FWAA Outland Trophy National Player of the Week
South Carolina offensive lineman Nolan Hay has been recognized as the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), following his performance in the Gamecocks' victory over No. 11 Tennessee.
Columbia, SC, October 27, 2026 —
South Carolina offensive lineman Nolan Hay has been named the Outland Trophy National Player of the Week by the Football Writers Association of America, following the Gamecocks’ victory over No. 11 Tennessee.
The recognition links Hay’s performance in that game to the weekly award, but the information provided does not include specific plays, statistics or other details about his contribution. It also does not state when the award was announced or identify the person or group that selected him.
The Outland Trophy National Player of the Week designation, as stated in the announcement, recognizes Hay after South Carolina’s win over Tennessee. No further information was provided about the award’s selection criteria, other nominees or recipients, or whether Hay has received similar recognition before.
The supplied details do not specify the score of the game, where it was played, or additional outcomes from the matchup. They also do not provide a statement from Hay, the team or the Football Writers Association of America. Accordingly, the available information establishes the award and the game connected to it, but does not offer further detail about either.
Hay’s position is identified as offensive lineman, and South Carolina is referred to as the Gamecocks. Tennessee is described as No. 11; no ranking system or date for that ranking was provided. The announcement gives no additional timeline or information about what may follow the recognition.
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