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Junior safety Jacob Huff has been named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday.
#HatsOff to Jacob Huff who was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week today! #Gophers #SkiUMah #RTB https://t.co/PUWzfXmpzY pic.twitter.com/oHAd3xdaVy
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 18, 2017
The Gophers were 34-3 victors over the Blue Raiders, and Huff played a critical role. His 67-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter helped put the game out of reach when the offense was struggling to find the end zone. Huff also recorded four tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass breakup against Middle Tennessee State.
Jacob Huff's 67-yd interception return touchdown was the 10th longest in #Gophers program history. pic.twitter.com/NsrIV7X52o
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) September 17, 2017