Merlin Robertson – Noteworthy
NOV 5 PAC-12 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Merlin Robertson, Fr., LB, Arizona State (Gardena, Calif.),…Led ASU with nine tackles, including one TFL, and recorded his first career interception in ASU’s 38-20 upset of No. 16 Utah…Led a Sun Devil defensive effort that held the Utes, who came in averaging 41 points in their past four games, to only 325 yards for the game and only three points in the second half…After the Utes scored on three straight possessions, Robertson picked up his first career interception on Utah’s first possession of the second half…Also nominated: Colin Schooler, LB, ARIZ; Bobby Okereke, LB, STAN; Christian Rector, LB, USC: Corrion Ballard, DB, UTAH; Skyler Thomas, S, WSU. – Pac-12 Football
NKeal Harry – Noteworthy
NOV 5 PAC-12 OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: N’Keal Harry, Jr., WR, Arizona State (Chandler, Ariz.),…Harry caught nine passes for 161 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in ASU’s 38-20 upset of No. 16 Utah…Harry had touchdown receptions of 3, 23, and 61 yards. Seven of his nine receptions were good for a first down and/or touchdown…His three-yard TD reception in the first quarter put ASU up 14-0. Hauled in a 23-yard TD reception with 1:01 left in the first half that put ASU up 21-17 after Utah had reeled of 17 straight points. Had 61-yard TD reception on the opening play of the fourth quarter that extended ASU’s lead to 28-20…Also nominated: Khalil Tate, QB, ARIZ; Dillon Mitchell, WR, ORE; Kaden Smith, TE, STAN; Aca’Cedric Ware, RB, USC; Zack Moss, RB, UTAH; Gardner Minshew II, QB, WSU. – Pac-12 Football