Colorado Springs, Colorado - New Mexico Highlands University freshman running back Owen Smith has been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Offensive Player of the Week following his five-touchdown performance in the Cowboys' 42-34 Senior Day victory over Adams State on Saturday at Sanchez Family Stadium.
Smith accounted for five of New Mexico Highlands' six touchdowns, rushing for 150 yards and two scores on 20 carries while adding four receptions for 55 yards and three touchdowns. He finished the afternoon with 205 yards from scrimmage.
The freshman played a pivotal role in the Cowboys' fourth-quarter comeback, scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a 27-yard run with 10:04 remaining. Smith later hauled in a 31-yard touchdown pass from Collin Stucki with 4:14 remaining to extend the Cowboys' lead to 42-31.
Smith's five touchdowns accounted for 30 points, tying him for the NCAA Division II national lead in single-game scoring this season. He is one of six players nationally to reach the mark and the only player from the RMAC.
The honor is the third RMAC Offensive Player of the Week selection for New Mexico Highlands this season. Quarterback Kadyn Parr earned the recognition in Week Three, while Stucki received the award following his record-setting performance against Colorado Mesa.
Smith and the Cowboys (4-6, 2-6 RMAC) will conclude the 2026 season this Saturday when they travel to Golden, Colorado, to face Colorado School of Mines.
