Sophomore linebacker Deshawn Pace earned American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Indiana over the weekend. Pace had a game high 10 tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss and an interception. The interception sealed the game for the Bearcats after Desmond Ridder scored from 7 yards out. The #HometownHero played amazing on the road and was rewarded by the conference.
Leading the team with 10 tackles and a pivotal interception against Indiana, @Deshawn_pac3 has been named the @American_FB Defensive Player of the Week❗️#Bearcats pic.twitter.com/LRZCrZuEUF
— Cincinnati Football (@GoBearcatsFB) September 20, 2021
.@Deshawn_pac3 was all over the field for @GoBearcatsFB. Pace finished with 10 tackles and a late fourth-quarter interception to earn this week's Defensive Player of the Week honors. #AmericanPow6r pic.twitter.com/vevWajHTTi
— American Football (@American_FB) September 20, 2021
Congrats to Deshawn.
