ATLANTA- Running back Taz Watson and running back/return man John McDowell were named the offensive and special teams players of the week by the Southern Athletic Association. 

The duo combined for three touchdowns in the Majors 48-37 win over the Hendrix Warriors on Saturday, helping move the Majors to 4-0 and 1-0 in SAA play in the process. 

Watson ran for 143 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just 20 carries on Saturday. The back averaged over seven yards per carry and had a long of 26 yards. Watson also had 37 yards receiving out of the back field, giving him 180 yards of total offense on just 22 touches. 

McDowell helped turned the tide and the momentum in the Majors' favor on Saturday with a 95-yard kick return for a touchdown early in the third quarter. The freshman's return gave the Majors a 27-24 lead and answered a Hendrix score to start the second half. The Majors never gave up the lead. McDowell on the day had three returns for 151 yards, setting up the Majors with good field position on the other two returns that were not scores. 

The Majors wrap up their non-conference play this weekend with a trip to Trinity (TX). The former conference rivals will kick off at 1:30 on Saturday.