Pitt middle linebacker Scott McKillop was honored as the national defensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation for his performance against South Florida.
McKillop, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound fifth-year senior, recorded a team-high 12 tackles (all solo) — one to stop a fake field goal — with three tackles for loss, including two sacks for losses totaling 24 yards in the 26-21 victory over then-No. 10 USF Thursday in Tampa.
McKillop leads the Big East in tackles (10.4), solo tackles (7.4) and tackles for loss (1.8) per game.
