Logan • Utah State linebacker Kyler Fackrell has been named the Mountain West Conference's defensive player of the week, it was announced Monday.
Fackrell, a senior from Mesa, Ariz., earned league honors for the fourth time in his career.
With Fackrell leading the way, Utah State dominated high-powered Boise State during a 52-26 victory on Friday night. He finished with a season-high 11 tackles, including 2.5 for losses. He also recovered two fumbled and forced one.
In all, Utah State tied a school record by forcing eight Boise State turnovers. The Broncos had not committed as many in one game since 1989.