Big 12 announces Players of the Week in football

Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State), Tre Walker (Kansas State) and Ben McRoy (Texas Tech) have been named Big 12 Conference Football Players of the Week, as selected by a media panel. Weeden (offense) picked up his third career honor. Walker (defense) and McRoy (special teams) were recognized for the first time.

Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State, QB, Sr, Edmond, Okla.

Brandon Weeden set school single-game records for completions (47), attempts (60) and passing yards (438) in No. 7 Oklahoma State’s comeback 30-29 win at No. 8 Texas A&M. Trailing 20-3 at the half, Weeden went 30-of-43 for 285 yards and two touchdowns in the final two periods. The Cowboys scored on five of their first six possessions in the second half with three touchdowns and two field goals. Another apparent touchdown was fumbled out of the end zone. Weeden was also named Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week. The win was OSU’s first on the road against a top 10 team since 2008 at Missouri.

Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Tre Walker, Kansas State, LB, So, Olathe, Kan.

Tre Walker made three consecutive tackles from Kansas State’s two-yard line to help the Wildcats secure a 28-24 win at Miami (Fla.). His game-clinching stop was on fourth-and-goal with 45 seconds remaining in the contest. The sophomore linebacker recorded tackles on four of Miami’s final seven plays from inside the Wildcats’ 12-yard line. Walker finished the game with eight tackles and was honored by ESPN’s College Football Final with a helmet sticker for his performance.

Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week

Ben McRoy, Texas Tech, Athlete, So, Lakeland, Fla.

Ben McRoy set the TTU single-game record for kickoff returns and yardage in Texas Tech’s 35-34 come-from-behind win over Nevada. The sophomore returned seven kicks for 203 yards and gave the Red Raiders a huge advantage in field position. With Tech trailing 34-28 with 4:50 remaining in the game, McRoy saved his best for last with a 41-yard return that set up the game-winning touchdown.

— Big 12 Press Release —