Offensive Co-Players of the Week
Philip Nelson, Minnesota
So., QB, Mankato, Minn./West
• Combined for 309 total yards, threw four touchdown strikes and completed 70 percent of his passes in Minnesota’s 42-39 victory over Indiana
• Notched career highs in completions (16), yards (298) and touchdowns, becoming the first Gopher quarterback since 2009 to throw four touchdowns in a single game
• Connected with Maxx Williams on a 50-yard touchdown with just over three minutes to play for the eventual game-winning score after returning following an in-game injury
• Records the first Offensive Player of the Week award of his career after winning Freshman of the Week accolades on Oct. 29, 2012
• Last Minnesota Offensive Player of the Week: Adam Weber (Nov. 1, 2009)
Bill Belton, Penn State
Jr., RB, Sicklerville, N.J./Winslow Township
• Recorded a career-high 201 rushing yards and scored a touchdown in Penn State’s overtime win against Illinois