Olivet College’s Yakubu named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week

Olivet College junior linebacker Hakeem Yakubu (Kalamazoo/Central) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week for football.

In a 10-5 loss to Albion College Oct. 4, Yakubu led the Comets' defense with 13 total tackles, including eight solo stops and 2.5 tackles for loss. He also recorded a quarterback sack and intercepted a Briton pass. For the season, Yakubu leads Olivet with 18 solo tackles and is tied for third with 29 total tackles. His 5.5 tackles for loss are second on the team.

The Comets (1-4, 0-1 MIAA) are back in action Saturday, Oct. 11, when they travel