CARROLLTON, Ga. - After a historic victory to start the Division I era, the University of West Georgia football team has been named the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week. 

UWG secured its inaugural Division I win with a solid offense attack, led by quarterback Davin Wydner, and timely turnovers in a 38-29 victory over Samford at University Stadium. The Wolves trailed 29-26 after three quarters, but outscored the Bulldogs 12-0 in the final quarter to clinch the milestone win for the program and first-year head coach Joel Taylor. 

The Wolves edged out Montana State and The Citadel for Team of the Week honors in the week one awards. Stats Perform selects the National FCS Weekly Awards and also sponsors the FCS Weekly Media Poll.

Looking ahead to UWG's next matchup, the Wolves will travel to Abilene Christian on Saturday, September 7 for an 8 p.m. EST kickoff.