Ryan Fish anchored the Cardinals' defense, recording 9 total tackles in their 16-14 win over NAIA No. 2 Marian University. Fish’s three pass breakups helped prevent Marian’s offense from getting first downs, allowing the Cardinals to control field position.
Stats on the week: 9 tackles, 3 pass breakups
Nominees: Lorente Blakeney, Trinity International University; Ryan Fish, Concordia University Ann Arbor; Christian Viville, Ottawa University Arizona