Casey Rauch led a stifling Cardinal defense with a team-best 10 tackles in the 34-14 win at Saint Ambrose University. Rauch recorded three tackles for loss to set the tone in an impressive win for the Cardinals. He was also a factor on special teams, launching seven punts with an average of 48.1. yards. Rauch pinned Saint Ambrose inside their 20 on four separate occasions and recorded a booming punt that went 74 yards.
Stats on the week: 10 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 sacks
Nominees: George Obitz, University of Northwestern; Casey Rauch, Concordia University Ann Arbor; Brandon Tomerlin Jr., Ottawa University Arizona