D3football.com Release

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University senior linebacker Kyle Kornovich (Rogers, Minn.) was named to D3football.com's Team of the Week on Tuesday, Oct. 12. 

Kornovich totaled seven tackles (four solo), including two for a loss, two sacks and his first collegiate interception in last Saturday's 50-0 win over Augsburg. He was named the MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week for his performance, which also included a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Kornovich is currently second on the team in tackles (30) and tackles for loss (4.5). 

He was part of an SJU defense that posted its second consecutive shutout and held the Auggies to 27.3 percent (3-for-11) on third down. Augsburg entered the game ninth nationally on third down at 56.7 percent (34-for-60). Augsburg quarterback Cade Sheehan, the reigning (Oct. 4) MIAC Offensive Player of the Week, entered the game fifth nationally in both total offense (345.2 ypg.) and passing touchdowns (18). He finished 13 of 27 passing for 128 yards and two interceptions, and eight yards rushing on 11 attempts. Sheehan's favorite target, sophomore wide receiver Dominic Smith, was second in Division III in receiving touchdowns (9), third in receiving yards per game (136.8) and fourth in receptions per game (8.8). Smith was targeted 10 times and caught five passes for 59 yards.

The fifth-ranked Johnnies play host to St. Olaf as part of Family Weekend at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 16, in Clemens Stadium.