OFFENSE: Justin Herbert, Sr., QB, Oregon (Eugene, Ore.)
• Connected on 24-of-38 passes for 280 yards and four TDs in Oregon's 35-31 comeback win at Washington.
• Three a TD pass in all four quarters. Final two TD passes erased a 31-21 second half deficit, highlighted by the game-winning TD pass with 5:10 to play.
• Third game with 4 passing TDs this season, seventh time in his career with four or more TD passes in a game, and extended his streak of consecutive games with a TD pass to a nation's best 35
• Marked the 22nd time in 35 career starts that he hasn't thrown an INT, and hasn't thrown an INT in his last 101 passes attempts.
Also nominated: Alex Fontenot, RB, COLO; Artavis Pierce, RB, OSU; Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA; Kenan Christon, RB, USC; Zack Moss, RB, UTAH.
DEFENSE: Bradlee Anae, Sr., DE, Utah (Laie, Hawaii)
• Anae finished the 21-3 win over Arizona State with all three of Utah's sacks for a loss of 17 yards, also recording a pass breakup.
• With his three sacks against the Sun Devils, Anae now ranks seventh all-time in Utah history in career sacks (24.0). He ranks 14th in the FBS and second in the Pac-12 this season in total sacks (7.0).
• Ranks third among active players in the FBS in career sacks (24.0), leading all active players in the Pac-12 as well.
• Utah held Arizona State to just 136 yards of total offense (25 passing yards, 111 rush). The Utes rank second in the FBS and first in the Pac-12 in rushing defense (61.1 ypg).
Also nominated: Evan Weaver, LB, CAL; Davion Taylor, OLB, COLO; Hamilcar Rashed Jr., OLB, OSU; Krys Barnes, LB, UCLA; Kana’I Mauga, LB, USC.
SPECIAL TEAMS: Daniel Rodriguez, R-Sr., P, Oregon State (Pleasanton, Calif.)
• Punted nine times, averaging 40.9 yards per attempt, in the 21-17 win over California.
• Trapped the Golden Bears inside their 20 twice.
• Had a 51-yard punt as well.
• Cal started, on average, its drives at its own 29.
Also nominated: Chase McGrath, K, USC; Blake Mazza, K, WSU.
OFFENSIVE LINE: Calvin Throckmorton, Sr., RT, Oregon (Bellevue, Wash.)
• Made his 45th consecutive start in Oregon's 35-31 win over Washington in his home state.
• Had a 100 percent assignment grade from the Oregon coaches and was the sixth-highest graded offensive lineman in the Pac-12 by Pro Football Focus.
• Second time this season Oregon hasn't given up a sack. Marked his 27th consecutive start at right tackle (1,789 snaps) without allowing a sack
• Played all 78 snaps at right tackle and helped pave the way for Oregon to erase a 14-point deficit with 21 points in the second half and 108 rushing yards over the final 30 minutes.
Also nominated: Tim Lynott Jr., OL, COLO; Blake Brandel, OL, OSU; Robert Valencia, OL, WSU.
DEFENSIVE LINE: Bradlee Anae, Sr., DE, Utah (Laie, Hawaii)
• Anae finished the 21-3 win over Arizona State with all three of Utah's sacks for a loss of 17 yards, also recording a pass breakup.
• With his three sacks against the Sun Devils, Anae now ranks seventh all-time in Utah history in career sacks (24.0). He ranks 14th in the FBS and second in the Pac-12 this season in total sacks (7.0).
• Ranks third among active players in the FBS in career sacks (24.0), leading all active players in the Pac-12 as well.
• Utah held Arizona State to just 136 yards of total offense (25 passing yards, 111 rush). The Utes rank second in the FBS and first in the Pac-12 in rushing defense (61.1 ypg).
Also nominated: Osa Odighizuwa, DL, UCLA.
FRESHMAN: Kyle Philips, R-Fr., WR, UCLA (San Marcos, Calif.)
• Philips caught a career-best 10 passes for 100 yards and two TDs in helping UCLA to 34-16 win at Stanford.
• The receiving yards total and the pair of TDs are also career best marks for the redshirt freshman.
• Both of Philips' TD receptions came in the first quarter of action on the first two offensive possessions of the game as UCLA jumped out to a 14-3 lead, its biggest of the season to that point. His second receiving score came on a third-and-goal situation.
• All four second-half catches produced first downs as UCLA steadily pulled away in the game.
Also nominated: Mycah Pittman, WR, ORE; Riley Sharp, OLB, OSU; Kenan Christon, RB, USC.