Oklahoma LB Danny Stutsman Wins National Award
Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman took home a national award on Sunday.
Stutsman, a junior from Windermere, FL, was named Walter Camp FBS National Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in the Sooners' 28-11 win over SMU on Saturday night in Norman.
Stutsman recorded 17 tackles (one short of his career high), 2 1/2 tackles for loss, a quarterback sack, a QB hurry and a fumble recovery as the Sooners outlasted the Mustangs.
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Stutsman's play at weakside linebacker spearheaded an OU defensive effort that held SMU to 367 yards and just 4.6 yards per play and a combined 6-of-20 on third and fourth downs conversions.
Stutsman was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference last year when he led the league and ranked third nationally with 125 tackles.
Stutsman is the first OU defensive player-of-the-week honoree since linebacker Kenneth Murray received the award in 2018 following his school-record 28 tackles against Army. It's the 11th time since 2004 an OU player has earned Walter Camp National Player of the Week honors.
No. 18 Oklahoma (2-0) travels Tulsa on Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. to close non-conference play. The game will be televised by ESPN2.
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