Akron's Alvin Davis Earns Two Weekly National Defensive Honors
University of Akron junior defensive back Alvin Davis, Jr. has been named the Chuck Bednarik National Defensive Player of the Week and the Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts during a 39-34 win at Northwestern on Sept. 15, 2018.
Davis had a big night in Akron's stunning 39-34 victory at Northwestern as he returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the second half, propelling UA to the come-from-behind road victory. The win was Akron's first win over a Big Ten team since 1894 (Ohio State) and second win all-time.
Davis returned the first interception 97 yards for a touchdown to bring the Zips within two, 21-19, in the third quarter. Davis' 97-yard interception ties for second-best in program history. In the fourth quarter, Davis had another interception with a 50-yard return for a touchdown. It was the first multi-interception and multi-touchdown game of his collegiate career. That touchdown put Akron ahead by 11 points, 39-28, with 7:24 left to play. Davis finished the game with 10 tackles, two interceptions for 147 return yards, and two touchdowns.
After two games, Davis is tied for third with 13 tackles. He has a team-best three interceptions for 149 return yards, two touchdowns, a forced fumble, and a break-up. Davis was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week honors for the East Division on Monday. Akron (2-0 overall) travels to Iowa State (0-2 overall) on Saturday, Sept. 22, for a Noon ET game on FSN.
