USC linebacker Cameron Smith was named Pac-12 Conference defensive player of the week, the conference announced Monday.
Smith, a freshman, intercepted three passes, returning one for a touchdown, in the Trojans’ 42-24 victory over Utah on Saturday at the Coliseum.
Smith intercepted two passes in the second quarter. He returned the first 41 yards to set up a short touchdown run by fullback Soma Vainuku.
He returned the second 54 yards for a touchdown that put USC ahead, 28-14.
Smith got his third interception with just under nine minutes left, and he returned it 27 yards.