EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State fifth-year senior safety RJ Williamson has been selected by the Football Writers Association of America as the AutoNation National Defensive Player of the Week.
Williamson recorded five tackles, returned a fumble 64 yards for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the red zone in No. 4 Michigan State’s 35-21 win over Air Force on Sept. 19. Williamson also recovered an on-side kick attempt with 2:10 left in the game to help preserve MSU’s two touchdown lead.
His 64-yard fumble return for a score gave the Spartans a 14-0 lead with 6:31 remaining in the first quarter.