Colorado football star Travis Hunter was called the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after another strong efficiency in the Buffs’ Week 3 win at Colorado State.
A predicted first-round NFL draft choice, Hunter amounted to 5 deals with, one pass separation and taped his very first interception of the season late in the 3rd quarter. The cornerback/wide receiver now owns 6 profession interceptions, consisting of 4 in 12 video games dipped into Colorado.
Hunter likewise made a strong case for the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week award, capturing 13 passes for 100 lawns and 2 goals. In overall, Hunter was on the field for 123 of the video game’s 138 snaps from skirmish.
In addition to Hunter, nickelback Preston Hodge and linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green turned up huge in Colorado’s finest protective efficiency of the young season.
UCF running back RJ Harvey made the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week award in acknowledgment of his 180-yard, two-touchdown efficiency versus TCU. Previous Buff Dylan Edwards was the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after tape-recording a 71-yard punt return goal in Kansas State’s win over Arizona.
Week 3 #Big 12FB @totinos Defensive Player of the Week
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— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) September 16, 2024
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