Toledo, Ohio – Toledo senior cornerback Trevon Mathis (Pittsburgh, Pa.) was named MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Rockets' 27-17 victory over Northern Illinois on Nov. 2.
Mathis picked off two passes against the Huskies, including a fourth-quarter interception that stopped a Huskie drive at the Toledo 33-yard line. Prior to the NIU game, Mathis had three interceptions in his entire career. He also had six tackles and broke up one pass in the NIU game.
Toledo (8-1, 5-0 MAC) travels to Ohio (7-2, 4-1 MAC) this Wednesday at 7:00 p.