Kent State sophomore safety Nate Holley (Toledo, Ohio) was named Mid-American Conference East Division Defensive Player of the Week Monday by the conference office. Holley had a hand in three defensive turnovers on three consecutive Ohio possessions this past Saturday.
Holley also piled up 18 tackles, which ties him for the nation's FBS lead. It was the most tackles in a game by a Kent State player since 2009 (Cobrani Mixon). Twelve of Holley's tackles were solo stops. He also broke up a pass.
Beginning at the midway point of the third quarter, the Whitmer High School graduate forced a fumble recovered by teammate Najee Murray. The final turnover led to a game-tying touchdown drive by the Golden Flashes late in the fourth quarter.
After making three starts at the end of the 2013 season, Holley has settled in to his role at free safety. He also continues to be an asset on special teams.
Holley Named Defensive Player of the Week
Holley also piled up 18 tackles, which ties him for the nation's FBS lead. It was the most tackles in a game by a Kent State player since 2009 (Cobrani Mixon). Twelve of Holley's tackles were solo stops. He also broke up a pass.
Beginning at the midway point of the third quarter, the Whitmer High School graduate forced a fumble recovered by teammate Najee Murray. The final turnover led to a game-tying touchdown drive by the Golden Flashes late in the fourth quarter.
After making three starts at the end of the 2013 season, Holley has settled in to his role at free safety. He also continues to be an asset on special teams.
Holley Named Defensive Player of the Week
