The American Athletic Conference announced Monday that sophomore quarterback D’Eriq King has been named Offensive Player of the Week after he led an improbable comeback victory against the No. 17 South Florida Bulls on Saturday.
The recognition is the fourth time a Cougar has taken home a conference weekly honor this season and the first time King has in his career.
King accounted for a total of 220 yards and three touchdowns in the Cougars’ 28-24 win, which effectively snapped the Bulls’ nation-leading 12-game win streak. Previously used as a utility wide receiver and return man, the sophomore’s remarkable performance in Saturday’s win marked the first game that he received the lion’s share of snaps.