Oparanozie returns to the NEC Rookie of the Week platform following his nine-unassisted-tackle performance in a 24-16 home victory over defending Pioneer League champion Dayton. A week after intercepting two passes in a conference win over Saint Francis (PA), the freshman linebacker recovered a fumble to set up a second-quarter scoring chance at Dayton’s 21-yard line. Oparanozie’s nine solo tackles give him 15 unassisted stops for the season, which rank second on the team.