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B1G announces Players of the Week following Week 7 action
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The B1G has announced the Players of the Week following Week 7 action. It was a Purdue-heavy list.
Two Boilermakers were rewarded with Player of the Week honors from the conference after major performances over the weekend. Players from Michigan State and Wisconsin were also selected for some honors.
Here’s a look at this week’s B1G Players of the Week:
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
David Bell, WR, Purdue
Week 7's Offensive Player of the Week: David Bell of @BoilerFootball
◽ Tallied 11 catches for 240 yards and a TD
◽ His 240 rec. yards are the 2nd-most in single-game PUR history
◽ Recorded 2nd-most rec. yards in a game by FBS player in 2021🗞️ https://t.co/kjKN5fYefY pic.twitter.com/brwVAL5MfZ
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 18, 2021
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cam Allen, DB, Purdue
Week 7's Defensive Player of the Week: Cam Allen of @BoilerFootball
◽ Snagged 2 INTs in the 4th quarter to help seal a 24-7 road win over No. 2-Iowa
◽ Added 4 tackles (2 solo)
◽ Became the 1st #Boilermaker to register 2 INTs in a game since 2019🗞️ https://t.co/kjKN5fYefY pic.twitter.com/PDcBqk2GU6
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 18, 2021
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Matt Coghlin, K, Michigan State
Week 7's Special Teams Player of the Week: Matt Coghlin of @MSU_Football
◽ Made both of his FG attempts in MSU’s 20-15 win at IND
◽ His 51-yard field goal in the 3Q tied his career long
◽ Now ranks 2nd all-time in the Big Ten for made FGs (74)🗞️ https://t.co/kjKN5fYefY pic.twitter.com/1X6Pu4YyQ4
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 18, 2021
FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Week 7's Freshman of the Week: Braelon Allen of @BadgerFootball
◽ Rushed 16 times for 108 yards and a TD in the 20-14 win vs. Army
◽ Registered 100 yards rushing for the 2nd straight game
◽ Gave the Badgers a 7-0 lead with a 33-yard score🗞️ https://t.co/kjKN5fYefY pic.twitter.com/1DgcIQ6H7w
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 18, 2021
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