Spencer Cuvelier notched 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and a strip-sack to help lead the UNI defense in a stifling defensive performance in the 20-10 win over No. 15 Illinois State. For his efforts he was named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
The Redbirds racked up 447 yards of offense a week ago, but the Panthers held ISU to just 185 yards, including just 69 yards through the air. Cuvelier forced a fumble late in the fourth which led to a turnover and a touchdown to clinch the 20-10 win.