South Carolina State linebacker B.J. Davis was named STATS Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday, following his performance this past weekend in the Bulldogs' overtime win over Delaware State.

Davis capped a mammoth game in overtime by forcing a fumble for the second time, and it set up South Carolina State for the game-winning field goal in a 31-28 win at Delaware State. He finished with 13 tackles, including 10 solos with three tackles for 19 yards in losses, two sacks and a quarterback hurry.

His first forced fumble occurred inside the Bulldogs' 10-yard line and was recovered by the 3-1 MEAC squad for a touchback in the third quarter.