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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!