JoJo Maxey-Johnson was named the Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week according to an October 11 report. The redshirt-junior secured the win for Eastern Washington football on Saturday by recording two fourth-quarter interceptions during a 31-22 victory over Northern Colorado.
Maxey-Johnson's first interception occurred with 2:25 remaining in the game after a pass from Keegan Patterson was mishandled by a receiver. His second interception came with 1:53 left in the game when he jumped to intercept a pass directed at the left side of the endzone while Northern Colorado was driving toward the EWU 27-yard line.
In addition to the interceptions, the Tacoma, Wash., native recorded five tackles and one pass breakup against the Bears. Maxey-Johnson has started each of the first seven games this season and is tied for sixth on the team with 24 total tackles, including 15 solo tackles, 1.0 sack, and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Maxey-Johnson is the first Eagle to record two interceptions in a single game since Armani Orange achieved the feat against Idaho State in 2023. The redshirt-junior has three career interceptions, with his first occurring last season against UNC.
Eastern Washington is scheduled to host Montana State this Saturday at 4 p.m. Pacific Time at Roos Field in Cheney.
