Riley Schussler, a senior from Wrightstown, Wisconsin, led Trinity International University (TIU) to a dramatic 35-33 victory over St. Francis (IL) on Saturday when he blocked a potential game-winning field goal with 8 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter. Schussler also led the Trojans with 12 tackles in the win. TIU’s all-time leader in tackles, Schussler ranks 10th in the NAIA this season with an average of 11.4 tackles per game. [Photo credit: Steve Bates, WCS Photography]
FOOTBALL - DEFENSIVE NOMINEES
Elijah Hines, Kentucky Christian University
Riley Schussler, Trinity International University
Alvin Vaughn, Belhaven University
Jordan Washington, McMurry University