Big Ten Football Players of the Week: Week 8

Offensive Players of the Week and Freshman of the Week

J.T. Barrett, Ohio State, Fr., QB

• Accounted for 368 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Ohio State to its 18th consecutive Big Ten win
• Completed 19 of 31 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns
• Added 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns on seven carries
• Wins his second Offensive Player of the Week and fourth Freshman of the Week award

Defensive Player of the Week

Cedric Thompson, Minnesota, Sr., S

• Registered six tackles and two interceptions to guide Minnesota to a victory over Purdue
• Recorded an interception on the Boilermakers' first offensive play of the game, returning it 27 yards to the Purdue two-yard line and setting up a Minnesota touchdown
• Sealed the win with his second interception of the game on Purdue's final offensive play
• Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor

Special Teams Player of the Week

Ryan Santoso, Minnesota, Fr., K

• Converted both of his field goal attempts, including a game-winning 52-yarder with 4:59 left in the fourth quarter
• Made a 20-yard field goal in the third quarter to bring the Gophers within two points before the career-long 52-yard conversion
• Recorded the longest field goal by a Minnesota kicker since 2003
• Claims his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor

By the way, if you didn't check his link, Santoso is 6'6" and 245.  And he's the kicker!