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OU’s Rattler, Perkins Claim Week 11 Awards

Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler and defensive end Ronnie Perkins claimed Big 12 awards for their accomplishments in Week 11.
 
Rattler earned the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week awards, while Perkins was named Defensive Player of the Week.
 
Rattler threw for 301 yards and accounted for all five of Oklahoma's touchdowns in a 41-13 win over No. 14 Oklahoma State. The redshirt freshman completed 17-of-24 pass attempts (71%) for 301 yards and four TDs, while rushing for a nine-yard score in the 28-point victory. He accounted for touchdowns on OU's first three possessions of the game as it opened a 21-0 lead by the 7:53 mark of the first quarter.

Perkins finished with five tackles, including 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks to spearhead Oklahoma's defensive effort in the win over No. 14 Oklahoma State. The junior’s tackles-for-loss totaled 18 yards and his sacks resulted in a loss of 13 yards. Perkins' early dominance help set the tone, as the Sooners held the Cowboys to season lows of 246 yards and 3.6 yards per play.

The newcomer honor is the second for Rattler, while the offensive award is his first. This is Perkins’ first career accolade.
 
2020 BIG 12 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – WEEK 11 AWARDS

Offensive Player of the Week
Spencer Rattler, QB, R-Fr., Oklahoma

Defensive Player of the Week
Ronnie Perkins, DE, Jr., Oklahoma

Newcomer of the Week
Spencer Rattler, QB, R-Fr., Oklahoma