More info from the league later today. For now:
BIG EAST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Mardy Gilyard • Sr. • WR • Cincinnati • Bunnell, Fla.
Gilyard had nine receptions for a career-high 177 yards and two touchdowns, making the most of Cincinnati’s limited time of possession in the Bearcats’ 28-20 win against Fresno State. Gilyard, who finished with 226 all-purpose yards, had touchdown receptions of 11 and 23 yards to lead a Bearcat offense that was on the field for just 16:18.
BIG EAST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jason Pierre-Paul • Jr. • DE • USF • Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Pierre-Paul had four tackles, three tackles for loss and a pivotal fourth-quarter strip sack that helped USF secure a 17-7 win at No. 18/25 Florida State. He led a USF defense that limited the Seminoles to 19 rushing yards and just 288 total yards to help the Bulls remain unbeaten.
BIG EAST SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Teddy Dellaganna • Jr. • P • Rutgers • Templeton, Calif.
Dellaganna helped Rutgers win the field position battle in the Scarlet Knights’ 34-13 win at Maryland. He averaged 40.6 yards on five punts, forcing three Terrapin drives to start inside the 12-yard line and hitting a 51-yard punt from deep inside Rutgers territory to help protect a fourth-quarter lead.
WEEKLY HONOR ROLL
Lawrence Wilson, LB, Connecticut — Had 12 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble in a 52-10 win against Rhode Island. Helped hold the Rams to five first downs and 148 yards.
Antonio Lowery, LB, Rutgers — Had eight tackles, one tackle for loss and a 36-yard interception return for a touchdown on Maryland’s first offensive play in a 34-13 road win.
Joe Martinek, RB, Rutgers — Had 19 carries for a career-high 147 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 34-13 win at Maryland. Had 130 rushing yards in the fourth quarter.
B.J. Daniels, QB, USF — Had 341 yards of total offense and two touchdown passes in a 17-7 win at No. 18/25 Florida State. Had 23 carries for 126 yards in his first career start.
Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse — Scored four touchdowns in a 41-24 win against Maine. Ran for three TDs and 72 yards on 19 carries and had his first career touchdown reception.
