Ugochukwu Amadi – Noteworthy
OCT 1 PAC-12 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ugochukwu Amadi, Sr., S, Oregon (Nashville, Tenn.)…Amadi hauled in two interceptions, including a pick-6 in the fourth quarter, and recorded seven solo tackles in Oregon’s 42-24 road win at No. 24 California for its first win in a Pac-12 road opener since 2015…His interception return for a touchdown was his second of the season and his third-career touchdown, while seven tackles tied his career high for the most by a Duck this season…Amadi is one of seven FBS players with seven or more tackles and two interceptions in a single game this season and is also one of only three players with two interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2018…First Oregon player with two interceptions, including a pick-6, in a Pac-12 game since Ifo Ekpre-Olomu in 2012 against Arizona…Tied for second nationally with three interceptions on the season. Also nominated: Malik Lawal, LB, ASU; Drew Lewis, OLB, COLO; Alijah Holder, DB, STAN; Corrion Ballard, S, UTAH; Peyton Pelluer, LB, WSU. – Pac-12 Football
