Chris Orr (Photo by David Stluka).
Wisconsin senior linebacker Chris Orr was named the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
Orr recorded nine tackles (5 solo), two sacks and a forced fumble in the Badgers 24-15 win over the Northwestern Wildcats at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday.
Orr anchored a defense that allowed just 255 yards, recorded 14 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and two defensive touchdowns.
This is Orr’s first career Defensive Player of the Week honor.