Harding cornerback Eddie Russ, Jr. (SR, 6-0, 180, Cottondale, FL).
Russ, Jr. spearheaded HU to its first home shutout since 1998 as the Bisons blanked in-state GSC rival Southern Arkansas, 20-0. The senior nabbed one interception and recovered one fumble in a game for the second time in his career. He also broke up two passes and notched four total tackles led by three solo stops. The Cottondale, FL native’s fumble recovery halted a SAU drive at the Harding 31-yard line and his interception came in the Muleriders’ second play from scrimmage in the second half.