Along with being named Ivy League co-Defensive Player of the Week, So. SS Cole Champion was named The Sports Network National FCS Defensive Player of the Week.

Champion had 14 tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. He was also named national defensive player of the week by beyondsportsmadness.com.

Yale Sr. WR Chris Smith was the last Bulldogs player to win the TSN Player of the Week honor. He won the special teams award in November of 2010.