Otterbein senior linebacker Drew Ervin (Jackson) had a game-high 14 tackles in the Cardinals’ 28-21 win over Muskingum. Ervin also recovered a fumble and then picking off a pass on the consecutive possessions late in the game.

Other Nominees: Eric Stroski, CAP…Reese Armstrong, JCU…Tarrell Starckey, WILM…Zach Schmerge, ONU