Matt Janiak
Played and started all 15 games for the Cardinals at linebacker · Led the team with 119 tackles (39 solo), including eight for a loss · Posted a team-best 16 tackles (six solo) vs Bethel · Recorded two interceptions and a sack · Tallied a pick-six against North Park · First Team All-CCIW · D3football.com Second Team All-Region 5 · College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection · Academic All-CCIW Appeared in 14 games at inside linebacker · Ranked seventh on team with 45 tackles (31 solo), including six tackles for loss · Recorded season-high 17 tackles (nine solo) and three tackles for loss in 27-3 national quarterfinal win over Springfield · Intercepted pass in 70-14 victory at Millikin Oct. 12
- EnrolledMatt Janiak (LB) enrolled in North Central College
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | North Central College | 9 | 9 | -- | High | 63 | 26 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | North Central College | 14 | 13 | -- | High | 95 | 33 | 10 | 16 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | North Central College | 14 | 0 | -- | High | 45 | 31 | 6 | 14 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 37 | 22 | -- | High | 203 | 90 | 18.5 | 33 | 1.5 | 5 | 1 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026