South Carolina State University Athletics

Defensive Player of the Week: Joshua Barker | South Carolina State | DL | Sr. | Kennesaw, Ga.
Barker spearheaded a South Carolina State defense that helped the Bulldogs improve to 5-0 with a 31-21 road victory over Bethune-Cookman. The Bulldogs held the Wildcats to 107 rushing yards. Barker controlled the line of scrimmage, finishing with four tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries.