Iowa’s Beathard honored by Big Ten

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September 14th, 2015 by admin

The Big Ten Conference announced their weekly awards on Monday and Iowa Quarterback CJ Beathard was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week.

Co-Offensive Players of the Week
C.J. Beathard, Iowa
Jr., QB, Franklin, Tenn./Battle Ground Academy

  • Completed 15-of-25 passes for 215 yards and three touchdowns to guide the Hawkeyes to a road win over Iowa State
  • Added 77 rushing yards on 10 attempts as he improved to 3-0 as a starter
  • Went 10-of-13 passing in the second half with a pair of touchdowns to help Iowa erase a 17-10 halftime deficit
  • Records the first Offensive Player of the Week award of his career
  • Last Iowa Offensive Player of the Week: Marvin McNutt (Oct. 24, 2011)

Terrell Newby, Nebraska
Jr., RB, Los Angeles, Calif./Chaminade

  • Totaled 236 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns to guide Nebraska to a victory over South Alabama
  • Established career highs with 28 carries, 198 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground
  • Notched his first career touchdown reception, one of two catches for 38 total yards
  • Earns the first Offensive Player of the Week award of his career
  • Last Nebraska Offensive Player of the Week: Ameer Abdullah (Oct. 27, 2014)