Nebraska’s Martinez, Indiana’s Latimer share Big Ten offensive honor
From the Big Ten Conference
Nebraska’s Taylor Martinez and Indiana’s Cody Latimer have been named co-Big Ten players of the week. Their teams could face off in the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis.
Here are highlights of what they did last week:
Cody Latimer, Indiana
So., WR, Dayton, Ohio/Jefferson Township
– Set or matched career highs in catches, yards and receiving touchdowns to help Indiana to a 24-21 victory over Iowa on Saturday
– Accounted for all three Hoosier touchdowns, hauling in three scoring passes, which is tied for the second most in a single game in program history
– Caught seven passes for 113 yards, including receptions of six, 15 and 30 yards that resulted in scores, the latter being the game winner
– Claims his first Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honor
– Last Indiana Offensive Player of the Week: Ben Chappell (Sept. 20, 2010)
Included at the end of this highlight is Latimer’s third touchdown reception against Iowa.
Taylor Martinez, Nebraska
Jr., QB, Corona, Calif./Centennial
– Guided the Huskers on two fourth-quarter scoring drives, erasing a 10-point deficit in the final frame for a 28-24 victory over Michigan State on Saturday
– Ran for 205 yards, the seventh 200-yard rushing performance in the Big Ten this season, and touchdown runs of 35 and 71 yards
– Passed for 160 yards, resulting in 365 yards of total offense, and two touchdowns, including the game winner with six seconds remaining
– Wins his fifth career Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week award and fourth this season, tied for second most in a single season in conference history
– Last Nebraska Offensive Player of the Week: Taylor Martinez (Oct. 22, 2012)
Here is video of his game-winning touchdown pass against Michigan State:
