College Wire’s Big Ten team of the week
Week 1 was officially in the books on Saturday evening. All sights are now firmly on Week 2. Before we close the chapter on the first full week of games, our Big Ten editors weighed in on the top performers of the week.
Each College Wire Big Ten site’s editor came up with their top performances at each positon.
The Voters:
Josh Helmer, Hawkeyes Wire
Isaiah Hole, Wolverines Wire
Andrew Brewster, Spartans Wire
Kevin McGuire, Nittany Lions Wire
Evan Brederson, Cornhuskers Wire
Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire
Kristian Dyer, Rutgers Wire
Asher Low, Badgers Wire
Without further ado, let’s dive into the selections made by our editorial team:
Head Coach
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Ryan Day, Ohio State
Day’s Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame on Saturday, 21-10.
Votes: 4
Honorable Mention: Greg Schiano, Rutgers (3)
Quarterback
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Sean Clifford, Penn State
Votes: 5
Week 1 Stats: 20/37 | 282 Yards | 4 TDs | 1 INT
Honorable Mention: Payton Thorne, MSU (1), C.J. Stroud, OSU (1)
Running Back
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Anthony Grant, Nebraska
Votes: 4
Week 1 Stats: 23 Carries | 189 Yards | 8.2 YPC | 2 TDs
Wide Receiver (Tied)
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Charlie Jones, Purdue
Votes: 2
Week 1 Stats: 12 Rec | 153 Yards | 12.8 YPR | 1 TD
Wide Receiver (Tied)
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Cam Camper, Indiana
Votes: 2
Week 1 Stats: 11 Rec | 156 Yards | 14.2 YPR
Wide Receiver (Tied)
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Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Votes: 2
Week 1 Stats: 9 Rec | 90 Yards | 10.0 YPR | 1 TD
Honorable Mention: Rakim Jarrett, Maryland
Tight End
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Brenton Strange, Penn State
Votes: 4
Week 1 Stats: 2 Rec | 77 Yards | 38.5 YPR | 1 TD
Pass Rusher
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Jacoby Windmon, Michigan State
Votes: 6
Week 1 Stats: 7 Tackles | 4.0 TFLs | 4 Sacks | 1 FF
Linebacker
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Jack Campbell, Iowa
Votes: 3
Week 1 Stats: 12 Tackles | 1.5 TFLs
Defensive Back
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Joey Porter Jr, Penn State
Votes: 3
Week 1 Stats: 8 Tackles | 6 Passes Defended | 1 Fumble Recovery
Offensive MVP
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Clifford takes the offensive MVP this week after his four-touchdown performance.
Defensive MVP
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Windmon takes the Defensive MVP after his four-sack performance against Western Michigan.
Freshman of the Week
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Roman Hemby, Maryland
Week 1 Stats: 7 Carries | 114 Yards | 7.7 YPC | 1 TD
Newcomer of the Week
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Jones takes the newcomer honor after 153 yards receiving and a touchdown against the Nittany Lions.
