UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – Saginaw Valley State University senior linebacker Christian Boivin was named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance during the Cardinals' 47-25 win over Northern Michigan this past weekend.

Boivin led the Cardinals with 12 tackles, five solo, plus a fumble recovery in the game against Northern Michigan. It is his second game this season with over 10 tackles. He anchored an SVSU defense that forced four turnovers, two sacks, and five tackles for loss. Boivin currently ranks 7th in the nation (1st in the GLIAC) in total tackles with 53 and is averaging 10.8 stops per contest. He also ranks in the top 30 (27th) in solo tackles this season.

This is the first player of the week honor of the season for SVSU football and the first for Boivin as a Cardinal.

Saginaw Valley State hosts Roosevelt inside Wickes Memorial Stadium this Saturday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. (ET).