
By Nick Bartlett, SuperWest Sports
November 28, 2022
It’s been a great regular season, and I’ve enjoyed making the SuperWest selections for the Players of the Week.
We’re down to the final regular season selections, and once again each of the picks were clear standouts at their positions.
So without further ado, here are my Week 13 picks for SuperWest Players of the Week for Offense, Defense, and Special Teams as well as Offensive and Defensive Freshmen.
Offensive Player of the Week: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington

Penix Jr. made NFL-level throws on a consistent basis.
He threw for 485 yards with three touchdowns and also added 24 yards and two TDs on the ground in Washington’s victory over Washington State.
Defensive Player of the Week: Kitan Oladapo, DB, Oregon State

Oladapo finished the outing with 17 tackles, seven solo, and half a tug for a loss.
Special Teams Player of the Week: Silas Bolden, Ret, Oregon State

Bolden’s 48-yard kick return felt crucial in the moment.
Offensive Freshman of the Week: Taylen Green, QB, Boise State

Green threw for 220 yards and four touchdowns, and also added 91 and and another TD on the ground in Boise State’s victory over Utah State.
Defensive Freshman of the Week: Isaiah Taylor, S, Arizona

Manu pressured the quarterback forcing a wobbly throw which Taylor snagged for the dub.
Honorable Mention
Offensive: Caleb Williams (USC)
Defensive: Daniel Scott (Cal)
Special Teams: Malik Sherrod (Fresno State)
Freshman Offensive: Isaiah Newell (Oregon State)
Freshman Defensive: Andrew Simpson (Boise State)
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