This weekend's action featured a variety of intriguing games with significant implications for the conference championship race. Did Boise State and Oregon State keep their momentum going? Did Texas State or Fresno State play spoiler? Jesse Legree, Braden Atkinson, and Dylan Riley have all had huge seasons. Did any of them earn recognition again this week? Let's find out who took home the honors in this week's edition of "PAC-12 Players of the Week."
Brad Jackson (Texas State)
Jackson's second-half performance against Boise State came close to being heroic. Unfortunately, the Bobcats fell just short. However, Jackson is more than deserving of this week's honors. He completed 23 of 38 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns while adding 54 yards and a touchdown on the ground. After a lackluster first half, Jackson helped the Bobcats score 42 points in the second half and nearly pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks in school history. They may not have gotten the result they wanted, but the Bobcats showed a lot of heart in one of the best college football games of the season.
Jayden Bradley (Texas State)
The freshman defensive back had a career game on the biggest stage. Bradley intercepted a Maddux Madsen pass in the fourth quarter and returned it for a touchdown. He also added nine tackles. Bradley has been one of the most effective freshman defensive players in the PAC-12 this season.
Cooper DiLeva (San Diego State)
The senior kicker was the difference-maker in San Diego State's 26-20 victory over Washington State. He connected on both of his field goal attempts. DiLeva's impressive season has him looking like a candidate for Special Teams Player of the Year, as he has connected on 92% of his field goal attempts and remains perfect on PATs.
Rasean Jones (Boise State)
Jones had the best game of his young career at the most important time. Following an injury to starting quarterback Maddux Madsen, Jones stepped up alongside backup quarterback Max Cutforth to help carry the team. Jones completed nine passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns. His two fourth-quarter touchdowns and 44-yard reception on the winning drive proved critical to Boise State's come-from-behind victory.
Do you agree with this week's winners? What changes would you make? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
