WASHINGTON – After the Georgetown football team battled through a rain delay to capture a 31-20 victory over Wagner in the 2025 home opener on Saturday afternoon, the Hoyas earned three Patriot League Weekly Awards, as announced by the league on Monday. Junior linebacker GianCarlo Rufo was named Defensive Player of the Week, senior wide receiver Nicholas Dunneman was named Special Teams Player of the Week and freshman defensive lineman Dean Mangiocavallo was named Rookie of the Week.

GianCarlo Rufo | Jr.| LB | Honolulu, Hawaii - Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week

• Rufo led the defense with 14 tackles (7 solo, 7 assists) and 1.5 sacks for a loss of eight yards. 
• The GU captain also recorded one quarterback rush that caused an interception on the Seahawks' final drive of the contest. 

Nicholas Dunneman | Sr. | WR | Montclair, N.J. - Patriot League Special Teams Player of the Week

• On special teams, Dunneman returned a punt for a 55-yard touchdown to give the Hoyas their first lead in the game. 
• The senior totaled two returns for 65 yards.

Dean Mangiocavallo | Fr.| DL | Randolph, N.J. - Patriot League Rookie of the Week 

• In his first game on Cooper Field, Mangiocavallo recorded five tackles (2 solo, 3 assists) and two sacks for a loss of 14 yards. 
• He also made three TFLs for a loss of 16 yards. 

UP NEXT

• The Hoyas will start conference play next weekend as they host Patriot League foe Lafayette on Cooper Field. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. on September 13.