Army West Point Athletics
Collin Matteson Named Week 2 Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week
September 10, 2025 | Football
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Army West Point football's Collin Matteson has been named Lott IMPACT® Trophy Defensive Player of the Week following the Black Knights' 24-21 win at Kansas State.
Matteson helped lead a Black Knight defensive effort that held Kansas State to 246 total offensive yards. The senior safety finished with five tackles and came away with three pass breakups. After breaking up a deep Avery Johnson pass just before the two-minute timeout, the safety from Edmond, Okla. intercepted Johnson with just 1:35 remaining in the game to seal the victory.
In the second half, Army outgained Kansas State 192-48 in total yardage and 143-5 in rushing yards. The Black Knights ran 46 total second half plays, to K-State's 13, and held the ball for 26:59 to the Wildcats' 3:01.
Saturday was the Black Knights' first win over a Big 12 opponent since Sept. 23, 2006, a 27-24 overtime victory at Baylor. It was also Army's first power conference win in a true road game since a 21-13 victory at Wake Forest Oct. 29, 2016.
As part of the recognition, Allied Universal®, in conjunction with the Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation, will make a donation to the scholarship fund of Army's choice in Matteson's honor.
Army is idle next weekend and will return to action at Michie Stadium on Saturday, September 20, vs. North Texas.
About the Lott IMPACT® Trophy
The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, is awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT® is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Each week the nation's top defensive player is determined by a panel of Lott Trophy board members, former players and coaches, as well as members of the media along with an online fan vote. For more information on The Lott IMPACT ® Trophy visit: www.LottImpactTrophy.org
Matteson helped lead a Black Knight defensive effort that held Kansas State to 246 total offensive yards. The senior safety finished with five tackles and came away with three pass breakups. After breaking up a deep Avery Johnson pass just before the two-minute timeout, the safety from Edmond, Okla. intercepted Johnson with just 1:35 remaining in the game to seal the victory.
In the second half, Army outgained Kansas State 192-48 in total yardage and 143-5 in rushing yards. The Black Knights ran 46 total second half plays, to K-State's 13, and held the ball for 26:59 to the Wildcats' 3:01.
Saturday was the Black Knights' first win over a Big 12 opponent since Sept. 23, 2006, a 27-24 overtime victory at Baylor. It was also Army's first power conference win in a true road game since a 21-13 victory at Wake Forest Oct. 29, 2016.
As part of the recognition, Allied Universal®, in conjunction with the Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation, will make a donation to the scholarship fund of Army's choice in Matteson's honor.
Army is idle next weekend and will return to action at Michie Stadium on Saturday, September 20, vs. North Texas.
About the Lott IMPACT® Trophy
The Lott IMPACT® Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, is awarded annually to the nation's top defensive player, who also exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT® is an acronym for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity. Each week the nation's top defensive player is determined by a panel of Lott Trophy board members, former players and coaches, as well as members of the media along with an online fan vote. For more information on The Lott IMPACT ® Trophy visit: www.LottImpactTrophy.org
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