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SALT LAKE CITY — It was a rough week for two of the three local teams on the road, with only Utah coming away with a victory.
BYU held UCLA to the end, but an unfortunate interception late in the game ended the Cougars' run. The Utes took care of business against Fresno State. And Utah State struggled to find an offense against Washington.
The KSL Sports staff has chosen to honor three players this week with the Player of the Week award. Add your vote to the three polls below. Did the KSL Sports staff make the right call? Tell us in the comment section.
Offensive Player of the Week
Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
Devontae Booker was instrumental in Utah's 45-24 win over Fresno State Saturday. The senior running back had 156 rushing yards for two touchdowns on 31 carries, including a 30-yard breakaway touchdown run. Booker added 56 receiving yards, including a 43-yard catch that set him up for one of his rushing touchdowns.
Honorable Mentions:
Adam Hine, RB, BYU: Hine had a big game against UCLA, rushing for 149 yards on 23 carries. Hine had one touchdown in the loss.
Hunter Sharp, WR, Utah State: Sharp returned to the program, giving Utah State much of its offense. Sharp ended the game with 74 receiving yards on six catches. He added a 60-yard kick return that set up a Utah State for a field goal. He also made a touchdown-saving tackle on a Washington interception that had been returned 96 yards.
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Defensive Player of the Week
Harvey Langi, LB, BYU
Langi came up big against UCLA, exposing freshman quarterback Josh Rosen. Rosen threw three interceptions, with Langi coming down with two interceptions, including one near the end zone. Langi ended the game leading the defense with eight total tackles and a pass deflection. He added 8 rushing yards on two carries on the offense.
Honorable Mentions:
Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DT, Utah: Tu'ikolovatu came up big on the defense for Utah, scooping up a Fresno State fumble for a 37-yard fumble. Tu'ikolovatu's touchdown was the first touchdown scored for the Utes.
Torrey Green, LB, Utah State: Green had a career night with eight total tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. He was a huge part in limiting Washington to 74 total rushing yards.
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Specialist Player of the Week
Cory Butler-Byrd, KR, Utah
Cory Butler-Byrd made an incredible 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Butler-Byrd dodged and ducked around defenders and even stiff-armed a defender before breaking free to the end zone. The return came prior to Britain Covey returning a punt on the next possession for a 77-yard touchdown return.
Honorable Mentions:
Trevor Samson, PK, BYU: Samson was perfect on the night, recording three total field goals from distances of 32 yards, 40 yards, and 45 yards.
Brock Warren, PK, Utah State: Warren was 2-of-2 on extra point attempts and made a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter.
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