On Saturday, Michigan Wolverines edge Josaiah Stewart made his presence on the defensive line known, showcasing his dominance in the victory over USC. From start to finish, he was inflicting his wrath on the Trojans’ offensive line and helping the Wolverines reap the rewards. Now, Stewart is being rewarded himself.
On Monday, Stewart was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performance against the Trojans. The last Michigan defender to claim that title was Mike Sainristil on Nov. 20, 2023.
Stewart had quite the game on Saturday, putting up four tackles, four quarterback hurries, three tackles for loss and two sacks.