Per University Of Louisville Sports Release:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville defensive end Tyler Thompson was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week announced by the league on Monday.
Thompson earned the weekly honor following a standout performance in Louisville’s 34-26 victory at Syracuse on Saturday night.
The senior racked up three tackles-for-loss, including a pair of sacks, as part of a five-tackle night in the win. The three TFLs matched a career high for Thompson, while it was his third career multi-sack game and first at Louisville.
Read more: ACC Weekly HonorsIn addition to his play in the opposing backfield, Thompson also recovered a fumble in the third quarter to stop a Syracuse drive that had reached the red zone.
Thompson’s big night was part of a Louisville defensive showing that featured five sacks and 11 TFLs, both of which were season highs. The Cardinals buckled down in the second half, limiting the Orange to just three points after halftime.
Louisville is on a bye this week before returning to the field on Saturday, Oct. 31 against Stanford for Homecoming at L&N Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. ET.
