Ferris State's Shon Stephens Tabbed D2 National Special Teams Player Of The Week

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior defensive back Shon Stephens (Bakersfield, Calif.) has earned acclaim as the NCAA Division II National Special Teams Player of the Week.

Stephens, who was tabbed earlier this week as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Special Teams Player of the Week following an impressive performance, garnered the D2Football.com National weekly honor and earned the same distinction from The College Football Network & D1 Rejects.

Stephens had a huge day in the Bulldogs' big road victory over Davenport in a national top 10 showdown last Saturday in Caledonia. He played a big role both defensively and on special teams as FSU kept its playoff hopes alive with the triumph.

The veteran standout made perhaps the day's biggest play by returning the second half kickoff 100 yards for a score, lifting Ferris State in front after trailing 10-7 at the break. He also added a 15-yard pick six interception return for a second touchdown to push FSU's advantage to 28-10 to start the final period of action.

Stephens finished with two touchdowns and had two interceptions along with three stops in the win. His play overall helped the Bulldog defense limit the Panthers to 295 yards of total offense, including only 83 yards rushing and a two-of-nine (22%) showing on third down. FSU held Davenport scoreless in the second half, outscoring the Panthers 21-0 with Stephens accounting for two scores.

This week, the Bulldogs will look to seal a NCAA Division II Playoff berth as FSU hosts Wayne State in the regular-season finale at Top Taggart Field on Saturday (Nov. 11) in Big Rapids. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (ET).