Miami Ohio University Athletics
Salopek Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
11/8/2024 10:58:00 AM | Football
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the second time this season, sixth-year senior Matt Salopek has been named Mid-American Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
This past week Salopek had nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and a pass breakup in Miami's 27-21 win at Ball State. Salopek and the Miami defense allowed one touchdown all evening and held the Cardinals to 51 yards rushing on 23 attempts.
The Kent, Ohio, native is 20 tackles shy of becoming the first player in program history to record at least 100 tackles in four straight years. His 472 career tackles rank seventh in school history.
This past week Salopek had nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack and a pass breakup in Miami's 27-21 win at Ball State. Salopek and the Miami defense allowed one touchdown all evening and held the Cardinals to 51 yards rushing on 23 attempts.
The Kent, Ohio, native is 20 tackles shy of becoming the first player in program history to record at least 100 tackles in four straight years. His 472 career tackles rank seventh in school history.
Players Mentioned
Linebacker
/ FootballMiami Football Head Coach Chuck Martin Spring Update 3-15
Sunday, March 15
Miami Football Pro Day 2026 - Jackson Kuwatch & Eli Blakey
Tuesday, March 03
Miami Football Head Coach Chuck Martin & Nasir Washington Arizona Bowl Postgame
Saturday, December 27
Miami Football Head Coach Chuck Martin 12-8 Press Conference
Monday, December 08