Salisbury, NC- Livingstone College football continues to make waves in the CIAA, with two standout defenders earning top honors for their performances. Kenyon Garner was named CIAA Defensive Lineman of the Week, showcasing his dominance in the trenches with relentless pressure and game-changing tackles. Joining him is Brandon Moss, who earned CIAA Defensive Back of the Week for his clutch plays in the secondary, helping anchor a resilient Blue Bear defense.

These accolades reflect the grit, talent, and leadership that define Livingstone's defensive unit this season.
 
 Defensive Lineman of the Week – Kenyon Garner, Livingstone 
Livingstone's Homecoming blowout over Shaw was fueled by the most disruptive defensive performance of the weekend, led by senior defensive lineman Kenyon Garner. He finished with four total tackles, including three solo stops, but his impact came in game-changing plays: three tackles for loss, one sack, a fumble recovery returned 45 yards for a touchdown, and a safety accounting for nine defensive points by himself. Garner scored more points than Shaw's entire offense for the first three quarters and now leads the CIAA in tackles for loss (16.5) and defensive touchdowns (3). 
 
Defensive Back of the Week – Brandon Moss, Livingstone
Livingstone's defensive dominance against Shaw was reinforced by the play of senior safety Brandon Moss, who recorded eight tackles (four solo), one tackle for loss, and a forced fumble that set up one of the Blue Bears' three defensive scoring plays. Moss was decisive in run support and disciplined in coverage, helping hold Shaw to just 118 passing yards, their lowest total in CIAA play. He now ranks top ten in the conference in total tackles among defensive backs.