Triple Option Attack: Big Ten announces Football Players of the Week

Release from Big Ten Conference:

Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week

J.T. Barrett, Ohio State

Fr., QB, Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider

• 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
• Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week: J.T. Barrett (Sept. 15, 2014)
• Last Ohio State Freshman of the Week: J.T. Barrett (Sept. 29, 2014)

Defensive Player of the Week

Cedric Thompson, Minnesota

Sr., S, Calipatria, Calif./Calipatria

• 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
• Last Minnesota Defensive Player of the Week: Damien Wilson (Oct. 13, 2014)

Special Teams Player of the Week

Ryan Santoso, Minnesota

Fr., K, Pace, Fla./Pace

• 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
• Last Minnesota Special Teams Player of the Week: Jalen Myrick (Oct. 13, 2014)