BigTen.org, November 14, 2016

The Big Ten office released its Week 11 Big Ten players of the week on Monday morning. Iowa, which upset No. 3 Michigan, claimed three honors to dominate the superlatives.

See all of the winners, plus select video highlights, below.

Offensive Player of the Week: Tommy Armstrong Jr., Nebraska, Sr., QB

  • Posted 278 yards of total offense and accounted for three touchdowns in Nebraska?s victory over Minnesota
  • Completed 19-of-27 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns
  • Rushed nine times for 61 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown run with 7:17 remaining in the fourth quarter to close out the scoring in a 24-17 contest
  • Claims the fourth Offensive Player of the Week award of his career
  • Last Nebraska Offensive Player of the Week: Tommy Armstrong Jr. (Sept. 26, 2016)

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Defensive Player of the Week: Jaleel Johnson, Iowa, Sr., DT

  • Recorded a career-high nine tackles, including six solo stops, in Iowa?s win against Michigan
  • Registered two tackles for loss, opening the scoring for the Hawkeyes with the team?s first safety since 2014
  • Added one sack late in the second quarter
  • Collects his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor
  • Last Iowa Defensive Player of the Week: Desmond King (Oct. 5, 2015)

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Special Teams Player of the Week: Keith Duncan, Iowa, Fr., PK

  • Converted a game-winning 33-yard field goal as time expired in Iowa?s victory over Michigan
  • Also kicked a 25-yard field goal as he finished the game 2-for-2
  • Recorded the first game-winning kick of his career
  • Earns his first career Special Teams Player of the Week honor
  • Last Iowa Special Teams Player of the Week: Ron Coluzzi (Sept. 26, 2016)

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Co-Freshmen of the Week: Manny Rugamba, Iowa, CB

  • Set career highs with four tackles and three pass break-ups in the Hawkeye?s win against Michigan
  • Recorded his second interception of the season in the fourth quarter
  • Made his first career start in the contest
  • Wins his first career weekly award
  • Last Iowa Freshman of the Week: Anthony Nelson (Sept. 5, 2016)

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John Moten IV, Northwestern, RB

  • Recorded 139 all-purpose yards in Northwestern?s victory over Purdue
  • Set career highs with 16 carries and 119 yards rushing, averaging 7.4 yards per attempt
  • Added a 20-yard reception
  • Claims his first career weekly award
  • Last Northwestern Freshman of the Week: Clayton Thorson (Oct. 26, 2015)