Roper helped the Tartans to a 37-30 win over Case Western Reserve in the 38th Academic Bowl on Saturday ... Roper headed a defense that held Case Western Reserve to 93 yards on the ground, marking the ninth time the Tartans defense has held their opponent to under 100 yards rushing this season ... Roper finished the game with a team-high 10 tackles (six solo) and added a sack and another tackle for loss in the win.