Reading, Pa. (September 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, September 22, D3football.com announced its Team of the Week for games played Sept. 18-19. Alvernia's Zakai Smullen was recognized for his record-breaking performance in the Golden Wolves' 28-21 win over King's College. Smullen is the first Alvernia University football player to be recognized by D3football.

Smullen set Alvernia single-game records for both receiving yards (205) and receiving touchdowns (three). He finished with eight receptions, including a one-handed catch on the game-winning pass that secured Alvernia's first victory over King's College in program history.