BUFFALO, NY – For the second straight week, University at Buffalo linebacker Khalil Hodge was named the Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. It marks the fifth straight week the MAC has honored a UB player.
Hodge tied a career high with 20 tackles against Army on Saturday. It was the second time in his career he totaled 20 stops. The senior linebacker was making plays all over the field, finishing with three solos tackles and assisting on 17 others.
Hodge ranks third in the nation in tackles with 67.