The Big Ten was back in action during Week 11 with seven conference matchups. Some are more competitive than others. Michigan and Minnesota both held the opposition to just three points while they scored 34 and 31 respectively.
The Buckeyes throttled the Hoosiers 56-14 thanks to CJ Stroud’s five-touchdown performance. Just one minute into the fourth quarterback saw Ohio State build their lead to 49-7. Penn State blanked Maryland 30-0 with running back Nicholas Singleton leading the way.
Purdue was able to tighten up the Big Ten West race as they defeated Illinois 31-24. Michigan State took care of Rutgers 27-21 and Iowa dropped Wisconsin 24-10. We could be in for a whacky final two weeks in the West division. All eyes will be on the East next week when Ohio State and Michigan tangle in the Shoe.
Prior to Week 12’s action, we take one look back at the top performers of the week voted on by our Big Ten editorial team.
The Voters:
- Josh Helmer, Hawkeyes Wire
- Isaiah Hole, Wolverines Wire
- Andrew Brewster, Spartans Wire
- Kevin McGuire, Nittany Lions Wire
- Evan Brederson, Cornhuskers Wire
- Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire
- Kristian Dyer, Rutgers Wire
- Asher Low, Badgers Wire
- Patrick Conn, Regional Editor
Without further ado, let’s dive into the selections made by our editorial team
Head Coach of the Week
Jeff Brohm, Purdue Boilermakers
Total Votes (8)
Brohm and the Boilermakers upset No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini 31-24 to keep their Big Ten Championship game hopes alive.
Quarterback of the Week
CJ Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (8)
Stats vs Indiana:
60.7% Comp | 297 Yards | 10.6 YPA | 5 TDs | 0 INTs
Running Back of the Week
Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Total Votes (4)
Stats vs Northwestern:
36 Carries | 178 Yards | 4.9 YPC | 3 TDs
Also receiving votes: Blake Corum, Michigan (2) and Kyle Monangai, Rutgers (2)
Wide Receiver of the Week
Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (9)
Stats vs Indiana:
12 Targets | 7 Receptions | 135 Yards | 19.3 YPR | 1 TD
Offensive MVP of the Week
CJ Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (5)
Also receiving votes: Blake Corum, Michigan (2)
Defensive MVP of the Week
Cal Haladay, Michigan State Spartans
Total Votes (7)
Stats vs Rutgers:
20 Tackles | 1.0 TFL
Also Receiving Votes: Cooper DeJean, Iowa (2)
Newcomer of the Week
Nicholas Singleton, Penn State Nittany Lions
Total Votes (7)
Stats vs Maryland:
11 Carries | 122 Yards | 11.1 YPC | 2 TDs
