BURNSVILLE, Minn. – After helping guide the then-No. 21/22 Augustana Vikings football team to a stunning win on the road over the undefeated then-No. 3/4 Mavericks of Minnesota State, senior quarterback Gunnar Hensley has been named the NSIC Offensive Player of the week, league officials announced on Monday.
 
NSIC Offensive Player of the Week
#12 Gunnar Hensley (QB, 6-2, 206, Sr., Carlsbad, Calif. / Mission Hills HS) - Augustana

• Totaled 349 yards of offense in a 31-30 win at No. 3 Minnesota State
• Threw for 306 yards and rushed for 43 yards
• Accounted for two passing touchdowns
• Completed 32 of 47 pass attempts without an interception
• Led the NSIC in passing yards and completions for the week while ranking second in total offense
• Named NSIC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season (9/14/26 & 9/21/26)