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B1G announces Players of the Week following Week 2 action
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With Week 2 of the college football season officially in the books, the B1G has announced its Players of the Week.
Several players from around the conference were worthy of consideration following outstanding performances, but the B1G settled on four total players to claim the honors. Here’s a look at which B1G stars shined the brightest in the second week of the college football season.
Offensive Player of the Week
Elijah Sindelar, QB, Purdue
QB Elijah Sindelar from @BoilerFootball is the #B1GFootball Offensive Player of the Week after becoming the first Purdue quarterback with five or more touchdown passes and 500 yards in a game since Kyle Orton in 2004. pic.twitter.com/XE4u54hK4P
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 9, 2019
Defensive Player of the Week
Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Minnesota
After recording an interception in the end zone to seal a victory over Fresno State, @GopherFootball S Antoine Winfield Jr. is the #B1GFootball Defensive Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/j4UESGQZV5
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 9, 2019
Special Teams Player of the Week
Drue Chrisman, P, Ohio State
The #B1GFootball Special Teams Player of the Week is @OhioStateFB P Drue Chrisman, who dropped two of his three punts inside the Cincinnati 5-yard line in Ohio State’s victory over the Bearcats. pic.twitter.com/KxkoiMOAQR
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 9, 2019
Freshman of the Week
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Michigan
RB Zach Charbonnet from @UMichFootball is the #B1GFootball Freshman of the Week after scoring the first three rushing touchdowns of his career in Michigan’s victory over Army. pic.twitter.com/SNKhDyf0yC
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 9, 2019
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB