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| It's no surprise Texas A&M Johnny Manziel was honored after his huge game against Arkansas. (US Presswire) |
Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel dominated Arkansas on Saturday, and he also cleaned up the SEC offensive awards announced by the league on Monday.
The redshirt freshman was named the SEC's offensive player of the week, along with being honored as one of three freshmen of the week.
Manziel set a Texas A&M record with 557 yards of total offense in its 58-10 win over Arkansas, the school's first-ever SEC victory. He completed 29 of 38 passing attempts for 453 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. He added 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground as well.
Other SEC awards:
Co-Defensive Players of the Week: Georgia CB Sanders Commings (5 tackles, 2 INTs) and Ole Miss LB Denzel Nkemdiche (11 tackles, 3 TFL, sack, 2 FF).
Co-Special Teams Players of the Week: Alabama KR Christion Jones (99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown) and Missouri PR Marcus Murphy (66-yard punt return for a touchdown).
Offensive Lineman of the Week: Texas A&M T Jake Matthews (helped offense to 716 yards and allowed no sacks to Arkansas; highest graded lineman for the Aggies).
Defensive Lineman of the Week: South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney (4 tackles, 2.5 TFL, sack).
Tri-Freshmen of the Week: Manziel, Georgia RB Keith Marshall (10 carries for 164 yards, 2 TDs) and Georgia RB Todd Gurley (130 yards rushing, 3 TDs).
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