TOLEDO, Ohio - Junior defensive lineman Desjuan Johnson was named the MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week by the Mid-American Conference today for his performance in Toledo's 34-15 victory over Western Michigan on Oct. 23.
Johnson had six tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and a QB hurry vs. WMU. The fumble he forced was picked up by safety Zachary Ford and returned 35 yards for a touchdown, extending Toledo's lead to 27-15 at a key point in the third quarter.
Toledo (4-4, 2-2 MAC) next will play Eastern Michigan (5-3, 2-2 MAC) at the Glass Bowl on Tuesday, Nov.