University of Montana running back Andrew Schmidt was named the Big Sky Conference offensive player of the week, while teammate Brandon Fisher won defensive honors.

Schmidt, a senior from Bozeman, rushed 26 times for 145 yards and a touchdown in fifth-ranked Montana's 30-28 victory at No. 11 Cal Poly. Schmidt scored on a 4-yard run to give Montana a 30-21 lead with 11 minutes remaining.

He also blocked a punt in the first quarter, setting up Montana's first touchdown, and had two unassisted tackles on special teams.

Schmidt's yardage Saturday was more than the 107 he'd rushed for over the past two seasons.

Fisher, a junior linebacker from Franklin, Tenn., had six unassisted tackles, seven total tackles and forced a fumble that Montana recovered for a safety to give the Griz a 23-21 lead in the fourth quarter.

Idaho State kick returner JD Ponciano earned special teams honors. He had four returns for 144 yards, including a 60-yarder in ISU's 42-27 loss to Idaho.

Frontier Conference names players of week

BILLINGS (AP) -- Athletes from Montana State-Northern and Eastern Oregon University were named the Frontier Conference football players of the week, the league said Monday.

Running back Justin Moe of MSU-Northern and quarterback Chris Ware of Eastern Oregon share the offensive honor, while linebacker Travis Morscheck of Eastern Oregon was named the defensive player of the week. Kicker Kyle Kercher of MSU-Northern earned the special teams award.

Moe, a 5-foot-10 senior from Florence, rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries in Northern's 38-37 win over Rocky Mountain College. His third touchdown proved to be the winning score in overtime.

Ware, a 6-0 freshman from Rainier, Ore., was 23 of 34 passing for 234 yards and two touchdowns in Eastern's 38-28 upset win over No. 21 Montana Tech.

Morscheck, a 6-1 senior from Pullman, Wash., recorded six solo tackles and five assisted tackles in Eastern's victory.

Kercher, a 5-10 freshman from Leduc, Alberta, Canada, was five-for-five for extra points and kicked a 27-yard field goal in Northern's overtime win.