Big Ten FB Players of the Week: Week 11

Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week

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

• Accounted for 386 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Ohio State to a win at Michigan State, the Buckeyes' Big Ten record 21st consecutive conference victory
• Completed 16 of 26 passes for 300 yards and three touchdowns
• Added 86 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries
• Wins his third Offensive Player of the Week and fifth Freshman of the Week award
• Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week: J.T. Barrett (Oct. 20, 2014)

Defensive Player of the Week

Vince Biegel, Wisconsin So., LB

• Registered seven tackles, four tackles for loss and three sacks to guide Wisconsin to a win over Purdue
• His four tackles for loss were the most by a Big Ten player in a game this season and his three sacks matched the conference high
• Led the way as the Badgers held a third consecutive opponent to less than 100 rushing yards
• Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor

Special Teams Player of the Week

Paul Griggs, Purdue Jr., K

• Converted all three of his field goal attempts against Wisconsin, including a pair of kicks from more than 50 yards
• Made field goals from 53, 52 and 40 yards
• Became the first player in school history to connect from 50 or more yards twice in the same game
• Earns his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor