Michigan State senior linebacker/edge rusher Jacoby Windmon has been named the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week. This is the second time Windmon has earned national honors this season.
In collaboration with the Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America gave Windmon the honor after his performance against Wisconsin this past weekend. On Monday, Windmon was given the Player of the Week honor by the Big Ten Conference.
Windmon had 11 tackles against Wisconsin, including two for losses. He also had an interception during regulation and a forced fumble in double overtime.