Penn State defensive end [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag] is getting more comfortable in his new position, and he turned some heads with his performance in Week 5. Carter was a force to reckon with in Penn State’s 21-7 victory over Illinois on Saturday night and now he has been named the Big Ten’s defensive player of the week for his effort.
The Big Ten announced Carter as its defensive player of the week on Monday. Carter recorded four tackles with two sacks and a forced fumble and a pass breakup. It is the first time Carter, one of Penn State’s top defensive players, has been named the Big Ten’s defensive player of the week.
This is the second time this season Penn State has had the Big Ten’s defensive player of the week. Safety Kevin Winston received the honor following a season-opening victory over West Virginia.
Here are this week’s Big Ten players of the week:
- Michigan RB Kalel Mullings (Co-offensive player of the week)
- Oregon WR Tez Johnson (Co-offensive player of the week)
- Penn State DE/LB Abdul Carter (Defensive player of the week)
- Micigan K Dominic Zvada (Special teams player of the week)
- Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith (Freshman of the week)
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