Justin Powe Named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Week

TROY, Ala. – Coming off a historic performance in Troy's victory at James Madison, fifth-year safety Justin Powe has been named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league office announced Monday afternoon. Powe recorded three interceptions – one he returned for a touchdown – two pass break ups and seven tackles in Troy's 24-21 overtime victory, snapping James Madison's 11-game home winning streak. The nation's top-rated safety, per Pro Football Focus, with an 89.9 grade, became the first player since 2017 to record that stat line and just the fifth since at least 1995. He was...