Offensive Player of the Week
WR - Bryce Kirtz, Northwestern (SR)
- Picked up 10 receptions for 215 yards, the fourth-highest single-game receiving yard total in school history, and two touchdowns, as Northwestern overcame a 21-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Minnesota 37-34 in overtime.
- Registered his touchdown grabs on receptions of 80 and 17 yards, with his 80-yard reception ranking tied for sixth for the longest pass play in school history
- On his second touchdown catch, Kirtz recorded a catch on all three plays of a drive that went three plays for 69 yards
- The three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree garners his first career Offensive Player of the Week award
- Last Northwestern Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Hilkinski (Aug. 28, 2022)
Defensive Player of the Week
S - Lathan Ransom, Ohio State (SR)
- Recorded a career high in total tackles (13) and solo tackles (7) to lead the Ohio State defense in its 17-14 victory on the road over No. 9 Notre Dame Saturday
- Included in is total was combining on a fourth-and-one stop early in the third quarter with Ohio State leading 10-0
- Also recorded a quarterback hurry
- Earns the first Defensive Player of the Week honor of his career
- Last Ohio State Defensive Player of the Week: J.T. Tuimoloau (Oct. 31, 2022)
Special Teams Player of the Week
K - Nathanial Vakos, Wisconsin (SO)
- Was perfect in Wisconsin's win over Purdue, converting 3-of-3 extra points and 3-of-3 field goals
- Hit field goals from 38, 22 and 48 yards to help the Badgers pull away from the Boilermakers
- Becomes the only Big Ten kicker to have a perfect clip while attempting 5+ field goals this season and has made five field goals of 30+ yards on the season
- Garners the first Special Teams Player of the Week honor of his career
- Last Wisconsin Special Teams Player of the Week: Collin Larsh (Oct. 25, 2021)
Freshman of the Week
RB - Darius Taylor, Minnesota (FR)
- Had 216 all-purpose yards at Northwestern as he rushed for 198 yards and had 18 receiving yards
- Carried the ball 31 times for 198 yards and two touchdowns at Northwestern for his third straight game with more than 135 rushing yards
- Leads the Big Ten in rushing yards (532) and attempts (87), while tying for sixth in rushing yards per carry (6.1 ypc) and touchdowns (4)
- Earns the third Freshman of the Week honor of his career and third in as many weeks
- Last Minnesota Freshman of the Week: Darius Taylor (Sept. 18, 2023)
WR - Bryce Kirtz, Northwestern (SR)
- Picked up 10 receptions for 215 yards, the fourth-highest single-game receiving yard total in school history, and two touchdowns, as Northwestern overcame a 21-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Minnesota 37-34 in overtime.
- Registered his touchdown grabs on receptions of 80 and 17 yards, with his 80-yard reception ranking tied for sixth for the longest pass play in school history
- On his second touchdown catch, Kirtz recorded a catch on all three plays of a drive that went three plays for 69 yards
- The three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree garners his first career Offensive Player of the Week award
- Last Northwestern Offensive Player of the Week: Ryan Hilkinski (Aug. 28, 2022)
Defensive Player of the Week
S - Lathan Ransom, Ohio State (SR)
- Recorded a career high in total tackles (13) and solo tackles (7) to lead the Ohio State defense in its 17-14 victory on the road over No. 9 Notre Dame Saturday
- Included in is total was combining on a fourth-and-one stop early in the third quarter with Ohio State leading 10-0
- Also recorded a quarterback hurry
- Earns the first Defensive Player of the Week honor of his career
- Last Ohio State Defensive Player of the Week: J.T. Tuimoloau (Oct. 31, 2022)
Special Teams Player of the Week
K - Nathanial Vakos, Wisconsin (SO)
- Was perfect in Wisconsin's win over Purdue, converting 3-of-3 extra points and 3-of-3 field goals
- Hit field goals from 38, 22 and 48 yards to help the Badgers pull away from the Boilermakers
- Becomes the only Big Ten kicker to have a perfect clip while attempting 5+ field goals this season and has made five field goals of 30+ yards on the season
- Garners the first Special Teams Player of the Week honor of his career
- Last Wisconsin Special Teams Player of the Week: Collin Larsh (Oct. 25, 2021)
Freshman of the Week
RB - Darius Taylor, Minnesota (FR)
- Had 216 all-purpose yards at Northwestern as he rushed for 198 yards and had 18 receiving yards
- Carried the ball 31 times for 198 yards and two touchdowns at Northwestern for his third straight game with more than 135 rushing yards
- Leads the Big Ten in rushing yards (532) and attempts (87), while tying for sixth in rushing yards per carry (6.1 ypc) and touchdowns (4)
- Earns the third Freshman of the Week honor of his career and third in as many weeks
- Last Minnesota Freshman of the Week: Darius Taylor (Sept. 18, 2023)
