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National Leader in Sacks, Ball State's Voorhis Named MAC Defensive Player of the Week
October 06, 2025 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State's defense was instrumental in Saturday's 20-14 upset win over defending conference champion Ohio, with senior defensive end Nathan Voorhis leading the charge.
Ranked third nationally in sacks prior to Saturday's game, Nathan Voorhis slammed the Ohio backfield for a part in four different sacks against elusive Ohio QB Parker Navarro. Voorhis was credited for 3.5 sacks and now leads the country with eight total sacks and 1.60 per game.
Voorhis ignited a Cardinals defense that limited Ohio to just 95 total yards in the second half. The Cardinals rallied to outgain Ohio 344-188 over the final three periods. Voorhis led the Ball State defense with eight total tackles. He nearly created another sack and was credited with a QB hurry.
Ball State looks to continue its conference success when it travels to Western Michigan, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The Cardinals return to Scheumann Stadium for their annual homecoming game, Oct. 18, against Akron.
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Ranked third nationally in sacks prior to Saturday's game, Nathan Voorhis slammed the Ohio backfield for a part in four different sacks against elusive Ohio QB Parker Navarro. Voorhis was credited for 3.5 sacks and now leads the country with eight total sacks and 1.60 per game.
Voorhis ignited a Cardinals defense that limited Ohio to just 95 total yards in the second half. The Cardinals rallied to outgain Ohio 344-188 over the final three periods. Voorhis led the Ball State defense with eight total tackles. He nearly created another sack and was credited with a QB hurry.
Ball State looks to continue its conference success when it travels to Western Michigan, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The Cardinals return to Scheumann Stadium for their annual homecoming game, Oct. 18, against Akron.
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