NOV 14 PAC-12 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Michael Penix, Jr., Jr., QB, Washington (Tampa, Fla.),...Led the Huskies to a 37-34 road win at No. 6 Oregon, passing for 408 yards on 26-of-35 passing. Penix passed for 2 touchdowns, had 1 interception, and al so rushed for 20 yards on 2 carries. Became the 4th Husky ever to pass for 2 touchdown passes of 60 yards or longer in the same game, connecting with Ja'Lynn Polk on a 76-yard score in the 3rd quarter, and with Taj Davis on a 62-yard pass in the 4th quar ter. The latter tied the game at 34-34. The 408 yards were the 7th most ever by a Husky in a single game. 2nd time this season that Penix has won this award, previously earning it in Week 3. First Husky to earn Offensive Player of the Week twice in a se ason since RB Louis Rankin in 2007 and first UW QB to do it since Marques Tuiasosopo in 1999. Also nominated: Jayden de Laura, QB, Arizona; Tavion Thomas, RB, Utah; Zach Charbonnet, RB, UCLA; Damien Martinez, RB, Oregon State; Caleb Williams, QB, USC; Na kia Watson, RB, Washington State; X Valladay, RB, Arizona State. - Pac-12 Football
rSr/2024  QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
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