FHSU Sports Information Department
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State redshirt-freshman defensive back Doyin Jibowu was named the MIAA/Astroturf Defensive Athlete of the Week on Monday (Nov. 16) for his efforts in the 28-14 win over No. 20 ranked Central Missouri this past Saturday.
Jibowu had a great all-around day on defense. He recorded two interceptions, a sack, and five tackles. With 7:00 remaining in the game and FHSU up 28-14, UCM had a golden opportunity to pull withing one touchdown. Jibowu made a great read on UCM quarterback Garrett Fugate as he jumped into the air at the FHSU 9-yardline and intercepted a pass before it crossed the line of scrimmage and returned it 14 yards. It set up a drive that consumed nearly five minutes, helping FHSU seal the win and its first postseason game since 1995.
The redshirt-freshman had two of the four interceptions thrown by UCM in the game. Fugate of UCM had just three interceptions all season before throwing three against the Tigers. Jibowu helped FHSU limit UCM to just 268 total yards, the first team to hold the MIAA’s top offensive attack under 300 yards for the season.