Snyder had a game-high 11 tackles with a pass break-up on a defense that shut down the UW-Eau Claire offense in a 31-21 victory for the Pioneers. The Pioneer defense held the Blugolds to eight first downs (four of which came via penalty) and 154 yards in the final three quarters.
Also nominated:
UW-La Crosse, Mitch Hawkins, Freshman, Linebacker, Owatonna, Minn.
UW-Oshkosh, Vince Sciano, Senior, Defensive End, Greendale, Wis.
UW-River Falls, Cole Sirek, Freshman, Linebacker, Lonsdale, Minn. (New Prague)
UW-Stevens Point, Joe Mleziva, Senior, Safety, Casco, Wis. (Luxemburg-Casco)
UW-Stout, David Lindell, Sophomore, Linebacker, New Richland, Minn. (NRHEG)
UW-Whitewater, Noah Timm, Junior, Defensive Back, Two Rivers, Wis.