The Pac-12 conference has recognized Oregon running back CJ Verdell as the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week for Week 7. Verdell clinched the game with his six-yard touchdown in overtime to beat Washington 30-27.

Verdell picked up his first start on Saturday after earning the starting role over the first five games of the season.

In the release by the Pac-12 Conference, Verdell won the award over UCLA RB Joshua Kelley, USC WR Michael Pittman Jr., and Utah QB Tyler Huntley.

OFFENSIVE: CJ Verdell, Fr., RB, Oregon (Chula Vista, Calif.)

• Rushed for 111 yards on 29 carries and two touchdowns in Oregon's 30-27 overtime win over No. 7 Washington.

• Scored the game-winning TD on a six-yard run on third down in overtime.

• Became the first Duck to run for 100 yards in each of the first three Pac-12 games of the season since Byron Marshall in 2013. Became the first Oregon freshman ever to rush for 100 yards in the first three Pac-12 games of the season and the first Oregon freshman to rush for 100 yards in four of his first six career games.

Verdell is the first Oregon offensive player to earn player of the week honors from the Pac-12 Conference. The only other Oregon player to pick up conference honors is Ugo Amadi, who was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week after the Ducks win vs Cal.