CHARLOTTE, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Fayetteville State football player Osirus Rhodes as the Week #1 CIAA Defensive Lineman of the Week for the second consecutive week.

Rhodes, a graduate student from Manhattan, NY,  a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } continued to be a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks, finishing with three tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss, and 1.0 sack in the Broncos' defensive effort. Rhodes consistently disrupted plays in the backfield and generated pressure throughout the game, helping anchor Fayetteville State's defensive front.  a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Rhodes was a key contributor to a Fayetteville State defense that held UNC Pembroke scoreless until the final seconds of the first half and blanked the Braves in the second half.

The Broncos will face Valdosta at home in Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium on Saturday, September 12th at 6:00 PM.