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Richie Brown named SEC Defensive Player of the Week
Mississippi State's big win over Auburn was fueled by their defensive effort and now linebacker Richie Brown has been individually honored as the SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the win.
The 17-9 result was a historic loss for Auburn, as the game marked the first time in Gus Malzahn's tenure at the school, either as head coach or as an assistant, in which the Tigers failed to reach the end zone.
After securing their first league win of the season, the Bulldogs travel to College Station for a significantly more powerful offensive attack under Kevin Sumlin. In case you've forgotten, Brown recorded three interceptions against the Aggies last season.
Week 4 SEC Defensive POTW: RICHIE BROWN. He notched 13 tackles, two sacks, and three TFLs. #SECHonors pic.twitter.com/bwZJVBJV8q
— SEC Sports (@SEC) September 28, 2015
• Brown finished with a game-high and career highs in tackles (13), sacks (2) and tackles for loss (3.0) in a 17-9 road win at No. 25 Auburn.
• Of Brown's 13 tackles, 12 were of the solo variety as MSU held Auburn without a touchdown for the first time in a game in the Gus Malzahn era (since 2013).
• The 12 solo tackles tied for the most by an SEC player in a conference game this season.
• Brown has collected 10-plus tackles in three of his first four games. Brown and the Bulldogs held Auburn to zero touchdowns on four redzone chances.
