Week 11 Stats: 9 tackles (5 solo), 1.0 tackle-for-loss (12 yards), 1.0 sack (12 yards), 1 interception
Howard powered a stifling defense that led first-place Duquesne to a 31-6 win over crosstown rival Robert Morris on Saturday. Limiting the Colonials to just one touchdown, Howard and the Dukes took sole control of first place and remained undefeated in NEC play after handing Robert Morris its first loss in conference play this season. The Buckeye State product paced Duquesne in tackles for the third time in the past five outings, finishing with nine while adding 1.0 sack. Most impressively, for the second straight game, Howard came away with a key pick inside the red zone that ended a Robert Morris 57-yard drive late in the third quarter. He is the second Duke this season to win an NEC Defensive Player of the Week award, joining Luke Miller (Sept. 16).