Two Utes Honored Players Of The Week
Sep 30, 2019, 2:26 PM
Tyler Huntley #1 of the Utah Utes breaks a tackle attempt by Tyrese Ross #1 of the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Tyler Huntley and Francis Bernard were named this week’s offensive and defensive players of the week for the Pac-12.
The awards come after Utah beat Washington State by a large margin of 38-13.
Huntley had four touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, during the game. He threw for 334 yards and had no interceptions.
Francis Bernard & @_SNOOP1 have been named the @pac12 defensive & offensive players of the week 🙌#UBoyz pic.twitter.com/dRbt5lIlhI
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 30, 2019
The Utah defense held a normally high-scoring, air-raid style offense to only 13 points.
Bernard had 12 tackles and an interception.
According to head coach of the Utes Kyle Whittingham, Huntley is playing his best football as a Ute and has become a key leader on the team.
Tyler Huntley with the best ball I've ever seen him throw. #Utes #UTAHvsUSC
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 21, 2019
“He has prepared as well as any player we’ve had here for each game,” said Whittingham. “He has completely bought into Coach Ludwig’s coaching and doing the things that Andy wants him to do as far as his read progression, taking care of the football and putting it in good spots. His completion percentage right now is off the charts, it is in the top four or five in the nation.”
Bernard, a transfer from BYU has found his place as a leader on the impressive Utah defense for his senior year.
So far this season, Bernard has 17 solo tackles and two interceptions.
Utah has a bye this week but will continue Pac-12 play on October 12 against Oregon State.
