Joel Dublanko, linebacker
Dublanko earned the Defensive Player of the Game for the effort he gave in the win. Dublanko finished with seven total tackles, four solo tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, and picked up an interception and two sacks to finish off an amazing stat line.
The Bearcats moved to 13-0 on the year claiming their second American Conference Championship in as many years. The Bearcats finished as the only undefeated team in college football.