Nebraska sophomore defensive end Barry Turner has been named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week for his standout performance in Nebraska’s 37-14 victory over Colorado.

Turner made two critical special teams plays in the game, helping lead directly to nine Nebraska points. In the second quarter, the 6-3, 250-pounder was on the receiving end of a 29-yard touchdown pass from Joe Ganz on a fake field goal. The catch was the first of Turner’s college career and gave Nebraska a 14-7 edge.

With Nebraska leading 21-14 at the start of the fourth quarter, the Huskers’ Jordan Congdon punted from Colorado territory. Turner made the key play to down the ball inside the CU 1-yard line, and one play later the Nebraska defense recorded a safety to give the Huskers a 23-14 lead and control of the game.

The Colorado game marked the second straight week that Turner has made a huge special teams play. Against Texas A&M, Turner blocked an Aggie field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter. The block kept Nebraska’s deficit at 27-21 and the Huskers responded with a game-winning touchdown drive for a 28-27 victory.

Turner’s selection as Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week marks the third time this season a Husker has been honored by the conference. I-back Marlon Lucky was named Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against Troy, while linebacker Bo Ruud was Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week after a standout effort against Missouri.

Missouri’s Chase Daniel was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, while Texas A&M’s Mark Dodge was chosen as Defensive Player of the Week.