Southeast Missouri State University freshman linebacker Ricky Farmer has been named the NCAA Division I-AA National Newcomer of the Week by Teamlink/CFAA after his impressive performance during Saturday's 31-6 loss at Tennessee Tech.
Farmer, a true freshman seeing the first action of his college career, had 19 tackles, including one tackle for a loss, as he helped the Indians' defense hold the Golden Eagles to only 262 total yards.
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