Pitt defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman has emerged as the Panthers’ top defensive threat this season, as he has amassed six sacks and 6.5 tackles for losses in his team’s first five games. As a result of his performance, he was named the Outland Trophy National Defensive Player of the Month for September.
The monthly award is voted on by the Football Writers Association of America, which honors one offensive player and one defensive player every month during the season. Oregon tackle Penei Sewell won the offensive honor.
Twyman’s total of six sacks leads the team, and his average of 1.