Players Of The Week

Offense
Washington senior Napoleon Kaufman gained 254 yards on 27 carries in a 34-20 win over San Jose State, the most yards for a Husky since Hugh McElhenny ran for 296 in 1950.

Defense
Linebacker Dana Howard, an Illinois senior, had an interception and 14 tackles, including two sacks, in the Fighting Illini's 24-10 upset of Ohio State in Columbus.

Small Schools
Chris Hatcher, a senior at Division II Valdosta (Ga.) State, completed 39 of 44 passes for 418 yards and five touchdowns as the Blazers defeated New Haven 38-7.