By: By Jake Dorow
OFFICIAL RELEASE
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State redshirt freshman LB
Bryson Armstrong, who was named Big South Conference's Defensive Player of the Week, has earned National Freshman of the Week honors from STATS FCS.
The redshirt freshman becomes the fourth Owl in school history to earn a national weekly award, joining
Dante Blackmon (College Sports Madness Defensive Player of the Week) in 2016,
Taylor Henkle (STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week) and
Derrick Farrow (HERO Sports Defensive Player of the Week) in 2015.
Armstrong, a product of nearby Kell High School, set a KSU single-game record with his 15 tackles in Saturday's win 20-14 at Alabama State. Last week's Big South Freshman of the Week, Armstrong also had two sacks, an interception and forced a fumble to go with his 15 stops.
His second-quarter interception marked his fourth takeaway in just three career games. He had an INT and fumble recovery at Samford and recovered another fumble in last week's win over Tennessee Tech. The Owls' defense limited Alabama State to just 36 rushing yards and 195 total yards. His key sack with the Hornets threatening to score the game-tying touchdown helped secure the win on Saturday night.
The Owls (2-1) return to Fifth Third Bank Stadium on September 30 following an open week to welcome non-conference foe North Greenville. The game is a "Gold Out" and the first 2,000 KSU students will receive a free Adidas gold t-shirt. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m., and can be seen live on Peachtree TV and heard on ESPN Radio 1230 and 106.3 The Fan 2.
Fifth Third Bank is the Official Bank of Kennesaw State Athletics. Fifth Third Bank Stadium, the signature athletics landmark on the Kennesaw State University campus, is a world-class facility that has been recognized as one of the premier multi-use outdoor athletics venues in the country. In the fall of 2015, it become the official home of Owls football team and is home to Owls soccer and lacrosse as well.
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