De'Andre Montgomery, a cornerback from Miami of Ohio, was the Mid-America Conference defensive player of the week for his work in a 35-24 victory over Buffalo. Montgomery intercepted a bubble screen and returned it 20 yards for his first career touchdown. Five minutes later, he scooped up a fumble and rumbled 92 yards for his second score of the quarter. The sophomore added six tackles and a pass break-up. For which Henry County school did Montgomery play? (Answer Thursday)

Answer to Tuesday's question: Georgia Tech junior Lawrence Austin, the ACC defensive back of the week, played high school football for Lamar County.

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