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Dunn Named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week
9/22/2025 1:00:00 PM | Football
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown junior linebacker Tommy Dunn has been named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week after his huge impact for the Bears' defense in Saturday's season opening 46-0 shutout win over Georgetown.
In addition, Dunn was also mentioned on the honor roll for the Stat Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week.
Dunn recorded 3.0 tackles – all of them sacks – totaling 29 yards, forced one fumble and added three QB hurries.
His first sack came early in the second quarter with Brown up 14-0, which helped force a punt. His second sack came in the third quarter on a fourth down play inside the red zone, which went for a 10-yard loss and resulted in a turnover on downs to preserve the shutout. His final sack came on the final play of the third quarter when he strip-sacked the quarterback for a 12-yard loss, with Brown falling on the fumble for one of its four takeaways in the game.
The win was the highest scoring opening game shutout in the 100-year history of Brown Stadium, in addition to Brown's largest margin of victory and first shutout since the 2013 season. It is also the largest margin of victory in a season opener since Brown defeated New Hampshire 56-0 at Andrews Field in 1911.
Brown will return to action this Saturday night in a showdown at Harvard. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and BrownBears.com/audio.
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In addition, Dunn was also mentioned on the honor roll for the Stat Perform FCS National Defensive Player of the Week.
Dunn recorded 3.0 tackles – all of them sacks – totaling 29 yards, forced one fumble and added three QB hurries.
His first sack came early in the second quarter with Brown up 14-0, which helped force a punt. His second sack came in the third quarter on a fourth down play inside the red zone, which went for a 10-yard loss and resulted in a turnover on downs to preserve the shutout. His final sack came on the final play of the third quarter when he strip-sacked the quarterback for a 12-yard loss, with Brown falling on the fumble for one of its four takeaways in the game.
The win was the highest scoring opening game shutout in the 100-year history of Brown Stadium, in addition to Brown's largest margin of victory and first shutout since the 2013 season. It is also the largest margin of victory in a season opener since Brown defeated New Hampshire 56-0 at Andrews Field in 1911.
Brown will return to action this Saturday night in a showdown at Harvard. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and BrownBears.com/audio.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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