{
  "id": 17210997,
  "title": "Wisconsin OLB finally named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/wisconsin-olb-finally-named-big-ten-defensive-player-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T10:20:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wisconsin-olb-finally-named-big-102016482.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sebastian Cheeks has taken the lead in Wisconsin's defense this season, leading the Badgers to a top-10 ranking in total yards allowed per game at 276.5. The defensive star from UNC joined Wisconsin ahead of the 2024 season and has been making waves on the field. Cheeks' performance this season has been nothing short of impressive, with 26 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, five sacks, and two forced fumbles. His standout performance came against USC, where he contributed to the Badgers' 24-7 win with five tackles and 2.5 sacks, earning him Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. The remarkable athlete has been tipped for an NFL draft pick by Mel Kiper, thanks to his versatility as a defensive player. As Wisconsin prepares for their upcoming game against Iowa, fans can look forward to an exciting showdown at Kinnick Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 12 PM ET on FOX. Stay updated with all the latest Wisconsin Badgers news by following TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and liking their Facebook page.",
  "summary": "Wisconsin Badgers' star linebacker is receiving all the attention right now",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}