BTN.com staff, October 20, 2014

The Big Ten office announced its Week 8 Players of the Week on Monday morning. See who took home the honors and watch select video highlights below.

Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week: J.T. Barrett, Ohio State, Fr., QB

  • Accounted for 368 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Ohio State to its 18th consecutive Big Ten win
  • Completed 19 of 31 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns
  • Added 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns on seven carries
  • Wins his second Offensive Player of the Week and fourth Freshman of the Week award
  • Last Ohio State Offensive Player of the Week: J.T. Barrett (Sept. 15, 2014)
  • Last Ohio State Freshman of the Week: J.T. Barrett (Sept. 29, 2014)

Defensive Player of the Week: Cedric Thompson, Minnesota, Sr., S

  • Registered six tackles and two interceptions to guide Minnesota to a victory over Purdue
  • Recorded an interception on the Boilermakers? first offensive play of the game, returning it 27 yards to the Purdue two-yard line and setting up a Minnesota touchdown
  • Sealed the win with his second interception of the game on Purdue?s final offensive play
  • Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor
  • Last Minnesota Defensive Player of the Week: Damien Wilson (Oct. 13, 2014)

Special Teams Player of the Week: Ryan Santoso, Minnesota, Fr.

  • Converted both of his field goal attempts, including a game-winning 52-yarder with 4:59 left in the fourth quarter
  • Made a 20-yard field goal in the third quarter to bring the Gophers within two points before the career-long 52-yard conversion
  • Recorded the longest field goal by a Minnesota kicker since 2003
  • Claims his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor
  • Last Minnesota Special Teams Player of the Week: Jalen Myrick (Oct. 13, 2014)