MIAC RELEASE
ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University freshman defensive back Daniel Buntin was named October 12 MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week. Buntin is the first Royal to earn MIAC Player of the Week in 2026.
October 12 MIAC Football Athletes of the Week
Offensive: Trey Feeney (QB, Saint John's)
Defensive: Daniel Buntin (DB, Bethel)
Special Teams: Matt Geivett (K/P, Carleton)
The Wrightstown, Wisconsin native was all over the stat sheet for the Royals in their 63-0 Homecoming rout of Augsburg at Royal Stadium on October 10. He accumulated four tackles (three solo) that consisted of one TFL as well as one quarterback hurry, and one forced fumble for the Royals defense. Buntin also recovered an onside kick on Augsburg's 38 yard line with 4:04 left in the first quarter, which led to a Bethel touchdown four plays later that widened their lead to 21-0.
Buntin and the Royals will return to action on Saturday, October 17 at St. Olaf. Game time is set for 1 p.m.
