In Week 9 there were 10 of the Big Ten’s 14 teams in action. The closest game on the slate featured Ohio State and Penn State in the Big Noon Kickoff game of the week. It was close for the majority of the game before the Buckeyes’ onslaught of points in the fourth quarter.
The blowout of the week belongs to Minnesota, who blanked Rutgers 31-0 behind the performance of running back Mohamed Ibrahim. The average margin of victory this past Saturday for the winning teams was 20.6 points.
With a new week of games comes the final look back at Week 9 with the top conference performers voted on by our Big Ten site editors.
The Voters:
- Josh Helmer, Hawkeyes Wire
- Isaiah Hole, Wolverines Wire
- Andrew Brewster, Spartans Wire
- Kevin McGuire, Nittany Lions Wire
- Evan Brederson, Cornhuskers Wire
- Phil Harrison, Buckeyes Wire
- Kristian Dyer, Rutgers Wire
- Asher Low, Badgers Wire
- Patrick Conn, Regional Editor
Without further ado, let’s dive into the selections made by our editorial team
Head Coach of the Week
Ryan Day, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (5)
The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 44-31 after the road team outscored the opposition 28-17 in the fourth quarter.
Other notable names receiving votes: Bret Bielema, Illinois (2)
Quarterback of the Week
CJ Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (7)
Stats vs Penn State:
78.8% Comp | 354 Yards | 10.7 YPA | 1 TD
Running Back of the Week
Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Total Votes (5)
Stats vs Rutgers:
36 Carries | 159 Yards | 4.4 YPC | 3 TDs
Other notable names receiving votes: Blake Corum, Michigan (3)
Wide Receiver of the Week
Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (9)
Stats vs Penn State:
10 Receptions | 185 Yards | 18.5 YPR
Offensive MVP of the Week
Marvin Harrison Jr, Ohio State Buckeyes
The talented Ohio State wide receiver (4) edged out fellow teammate CJ Stroud (2) and rival Blake Corum (2) for MVP honors.
Defensive MVP of the Week
J.T. Tuimoloau, Ohio State Buckeyes
Total Votes (9)
Stats vs Penn State:
6 Tackles | 3.0 TFLs | 2.0 Sacks | 1 PBU | 2 INTs | 1 TD | 1 FF | 1 FR
Newcomer of the Week
Tommy DeVito, Illinois Fighting Illini
Total Votes (4)
Stats vs Nebraska:
91.9% Comp | 179 Yards | 8.1 YPA | 2 TDs
Other notable names receiving votes: Drew Stephens & Kaleb Johnson, Iowa (2)
