UAlbany Star Victor Holt Earns CAA Weekly Honor
The UAlbany junior defensive player receives recognition after a dominant performance in the win over Stony Brook.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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University at Albany junior Victor Holt has been named the CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance against Stony Brook. Holt recorded 12 tackles, two interceptions, a half-sack, and a pass breakup in the 48-31 victory.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the defensive versatility Holt provides UAlbany as a star position player. This role allows for strategic flexibility, enabling the team to defend the run, cover slot receivers, and execute blitzes against spread offenses.
Holt recorded 12 tackles and two interceptions in the 48-31 win against Stony Brook. The 6-foot-3, 202-pound junior currently ranks second on the team with 46 total tackles and has tallied three sacks on the season.
The players
Victor Holt
He is a 6-foot-3, 202-pound junior at the University at Albany who serves as a key defender for the team.
Drake Lusk
He is the co-recipient of the CAA Defensive Player of the Week honor alongside Victor Holt.
University at Albany
The institution currently holds a 4-3 overall record and a 2-1 conference record for the season.
The details
Coaches deploy players in the star position within the box to defend the run while maintaining the ability to cover passing threats. This hybrid defensive strategy has become integral to how the team manages modern offensive schemes.
Timeline
Nick Saban coined the term star position in the early 1990s.
Victor Holt played the star position at Lackawanna College two years ago.
Victor Holt committed to UAlbany in April 2026.
UAlbany defeated Stony Brook on October 17-18, 2026.
UAlbany plays at Rhode Island on October 24, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The victory brings UAlbany to a 2-1 conference record, positioning them to build momentum ahead of their matchup with Rhode Island. Holt's performance underscores his growth as a defensive playmaker vital to the team's standing in the league standings.
With 46 total tackles on the season, Holt continues to serve as a high-volume producer for the UAlbany defense. His ability to record double-digit tackles in the win against Stony Brook marks a career high-water point for his statistical output in a single game.
The takeaway
The star position allows teams to maintain defensive flexibility against diverse offensive formations. Players like Holt demonstrate how mastering this hybrid role can significantly impact team outcomes during high-stakes conference games.
What happens next
UAlbany travels to play Rhode Island at noon this Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's progress, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times Union.
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