ST. LOUIS - North Dakota State left tackle Cody Mauch was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week by the league office Monday, Sept. 26.

Mauch, a senior from Hankinson, N.D., led a strong rushing performance in North Dakota State's 34-17 road win over South Dakota with no sacks, quarterback hurries or tackles for loss allowed. He graded out at 93% with 25 physicality points.

North Dakota State kept the ball on the ground for 61 of its 80 plays and rushed for a season-high 356 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 5.8 yards per carry. NDSU rushed for 200 yards and scored 24 unanswered points after halftime.

This is Mauch's second career player of the week award. He was honored after this year's season-opening win over Drake.

North Dakota State (3-1, 1-0 MVFC) is scheduled to host Youngstown State (2-1, 0-0 MVFC) in the annual homecoming game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome.