NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Carthage College football student-athlete Jeremy Rowlett was named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week, the conference announced Monday.

Rowlett, a senior defensive lineman from Chicago, helped lead the Firebirds to a 25-18 comeback victory over Millikin in overtime with a disruptive performance on the defensive front. The victory marked the first victory in overtime since 2010.

Rowlett recorded six solo tackles, including four tackles for loss totaling 16 yards, and added one sack. He also tallied three quarterback hurries as Carthage rallied to secure the conference victory. Rowlett is third in the conference in total tackles with 58 averaging 8.3 per game.

The Firebirds continue conference play this weekend playing North Central (Ill.) as the 2026 regular season approaches its final three contests. Fans can watch CCIW football action live and free on the CCIW Network throughout the season.