NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Junior quarterback Josh Smith (Parsippany, N.J.) and sophomore safety Zha'Vian Diaz (Millville, N.J.) have been named the CSFL Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, the league announced today. Their performances came in Caldwell's thrilling 34-28 come-from-behind win over Pennsylvania on Saturday at Bonnel field.

Smith completed 26 of 38 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns, and rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns as he engineered the Cougars' comeback from 28-13 deficit with three long second half drives (16, 12 and seven plays).

Smith now ranks second in school history in yards, completions, TDs, completion pct.

Diaz gad two fourth-quarter interceptions, the first following CU's go-ahead score, the second in the end zone as time expired to preserve the win. He added five tackles in the contest.

The Cougars (2-4) host Molloy University (2-4) at Bonnel Field on Saturday in their final home game of the 2026 season.