NEW ULM, Minn. - Nathan Schmidt has been named to the D3football.com team of the week, the publication announced on Tuesday.

Schmidt was selected for his game-wrecking performance from his defensive tackle position against Northwestern on Saturday. The sophomore made seven total tackles, which included three for loss and two sacks, helping MLC upset the Eagles 35-34. The win helped keep MLC's hopes alive for a UMAC title and automatic qualifying bid to the postseason heading into the final week.

Schmidt lived in the Northwestern backfield. In addition to his three tackles for loss, he also was credited with three quarterback hurries. He iced the game for the Knights on the game's final play with a strip sack and the ensuing fumble recovery.

In conference games, Schmidt leads the UMAC in sacks and is second in tackles for loss.

It's the second-straight week MLC has had a player recognized by the national publication.