BCS Buster Players of the Week - Week Thirteen

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

QB Brian Johnson, Utah
He may not have put up the most impressive numbers last week, but Johnson gets the nod for leading his Utes to their 12th win, a Mountain West Conference title and a BCS birth. The numbers weren’t too shabby either – 30-of-36 passing for 303 yards and four touchdowns.

Honorable Mention: Case Keenum, QB, Houston: 41-of-51, 480 yards, three touchdowns

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

DE Larry English, Northern Illinois
English recorded two sacks and forced a fumble, which was returned for a touchdown.

Honorable Mention: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah: six tackles, fumble recovery, interception (two PDs)

SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

KR Chris Garrett, Ohio
The Ohio return man returned three kicks for 180 yards, including a 97-yard return for a score.

Honorable Mention: Keith Brown, DB, Louisiana Tech: blocked punt, two tackles

Photo Credit: College Press Box (University of Houston)