TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State freshman placekicker Brandon Ruiz was named the Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week, according to an announcement by the conference office on Monday.
Playing in only the fourth game of his career, Ruiz delivered a clutch performance in helping the Sun Devils knock off then-No. 24 Oregon 37-35 on Saturday night.
Ruiz punctuated his perfect night (3-3 FGs, 4-4 PATs) by connecting on a game-winning 41-yard field goal with 2:33 remaining. Ruiz was also successful on field goals from 29 and 24 yards.
In addition to the points he was responsible for, Ruiz' right leg was also an effective weapon for the Sun Devils on kickoffs.