TOLEDO, Ohio – Sophomore cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was named MAC West Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after his historic performance against Northern Illinois.
The Walter Camp FBS National Defensive Player of the Week grabbed four interceptions against NIU, returning two for touchdowns in the 52-32 win in DeKalb. Mitchell collected three interceptions in the first half, the first of which he returned for a 25-yard pick six to put Toledo ahead 14-0 in the first quarter. He also returned his second interception for a touchdown, and his third pick came in the final seconds of the second quarter in NIU's end zone.