Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week

Tyrone Swoopes QB

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 244 pounds

Class: Junior

Season stats: 47-of-93 passing for 537 yards and 4 TDs; 74 carries for 451 rushing yards and 12 TDs

Why he deserves it: Junior quarterback Tyrone Swoopes made his second start of the season against Baylor. His first didn't go well in the season opener against Notre Dame as he and the Longhorns were blown out, 38-3. But his second start went well. After Texas stopped Baylor on its opening possession, Swoopes got off to a quick start. He connected with junior tight end Caleb Blueitt for a 57-yard touchdown to give a Texas an early 7-0 lead.

The Whitewright native helped the Longhorns extend their lead over Baylor with a nine-yard touchdown scamper in the first quarter. Swoopes had a tough time in the second half as the Bears were able to put pressure on Texas with a rally. But Swoopes' quick start did enough for the Longhorns to pull off the upset. He finished with 151 passing yards and a touchdown; 52 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Honorable mentions: WR Kody Cook, Kansas State (4-of-12 passing for 121 yards and one touchdown; 19 carries for 34 yards and one touchdown; one reception for 15 yards); RB Johnny Jefferson, Baylor (23 carries for 158 yards and one touchdown; one reception for four yards); RB Wendell Smallwood, West Virginia (25 carries for 141 yards and one touchdown; WR Deante Burton, Kansas State (five receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown)