EUGENE, Ore. – Following Oregon’s thrilling last-second 37-35 win over Washington State on Saturday, running back CJ Verdell, left guard Shane Lemieux and kicker Camden Lewis claimed Pac-12 Conference player of the week honors on Monday. Verdell, who rushed for 257 yards and finished with 313 all-purpose yards, earned Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week recognition for the second time in his career. The sophomore running back finished the WSU game tied for the fourth-most rushing yards in Oregon history, as well as matching the most rushing yards by a Duck at Autzen Stadium. Verdell’s 313 yards from scrimmage are the most by a player nationally this season. Lemieux is the third different Oregon offensive lineman, and the fifth overall, to win the offensive lineman of the week award. The senior helped Oregon rush for 306 yards and graded out as the top guard in the Pac-12 and fourth nationally for the week. His 79.3 run-blocking grade was the second best among guards nationally. Lewis claimed special teams player of the week accolades after making a game-winning 26-yard field goal as time expired to give the Ducks a two-point win. The Ducks’ freshman converted on all three of his field goal attempts, his first game with multiple FGs, while making a season-long 40-yarder in the first quarter against the Cougars.
