Iowa defensive tackle Louis Trinca-Pasat earned an honorable mention for Performer of the Week from the College Football Performance Awards in the defensive linemen category.

The 6-3, 290-pound senior recorded 10 tackles in the Hawkeyes’ 31-23 win over Northern Iowa on Aug. 30. He had 3 tackles for loss, a pass breakup, and 1.5 sacks.

Trinca-Pasat was one of three Division I defensive linemen who recorded 10 or more tackles along with 3 or more tackles for loss during the college-football opening weekend.

Northern Iowa netted 25 yards rushing on 25 attempts against Iowa.

— by Danny Payne