Utah TE Brant Kuithe Honored Pac-12 Offensive Player Of Week
Dec 2, 2019, 2:39 PM | Updated: 2:41 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah sophomore tight end Brant Kuithe was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in Utah’s win over the Colorado Buffaloes.
Kuithe was recognized as the top offensive player from the weekend of Pac-12 games on Monday, December 2.
The Utah tight end was responsible for 3 touchdowns in the Utes’ 45-14 over the Buffs on November 30.
More honors for @Brantkuithe14 – he’s the @pac12 offensive player of the week! #TNT pic.twitter.com/Vwi1kdcuf2
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 2, 2019
The Utah tight end recorded 3 receptions for 63 yards and 2 touchdowns against Colorado. He added 2 carries for 59 yards and another touchdown on the ground.
Tight end or touchdown machine?@Brantkuithe14 racked up 3 TDs and 122 yards from scrimmage while helping @Utah_Football clinch the Pac-12 South title in style.
He's your #Pac12FB Offensive Player of the Week. ➡️ https://t.co/5NVUJyrVzP pic.twitter.com/hz0jTSriPF
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) December 2, 2019
Through 12 games, Kuithe has 29 catches for 550 yards and 6 touchdowns. He’s run the 5 times for 73 yards and 3 touchdowns.
The No. 5 Utes finished the regular season with an 11-1 record and a Pac-12 South title.
Utah plays against the Oregon Ducks for the Pac-12 championship on Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. (MDT). The game will be televised on ABC.