CSU Pueblo linebacker Carter Daniels earned his second RMAC Defensive Player of the Week award after helping the unbeaten ThunderWolves edge Black Hills State, 38-31. His opening-play strip-sack set up CSU Pueblo’s first score, and his career-best work helped preserve the win.

By the Numbers
  • Daniels finished with 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 quarterback hurries, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
  • Through 9 games, he has 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 6 sacks.
  • CSU Pueblo is 9-0 overall and 7-0 in RMAC play; the defense limited Black Hills State to 343 yards on 77 plays.
State of Play
  • Daniels ranks second in the RMAC in sacks and total tackles for loss.
  • He and teammate Jaylen Booth have combined for 20.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks.
What's Next

The ThunderWolves travel to Rapid City on Saturday, Nov. 7, to face South Dakota Mines, which enters at 5-4 overall and 3-4 in the RMAC.

Bottom Line

Daniels is making a major impact on a defense powering CSU Pueblo’s undefeated season—and delivered a game-changing play from the opening snap against Black Hills State.