Arizona sophomore defensive back Genesis Smith was named Big 12 co-Defensive Player of the Week for his standout performance in the Wildcats' 27-3 win over the Houston Cougars on Friday.
Other players to receive co-Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday include West Virginia linebacker Reid Carrico and Colorado defensive tackle Amari McNeill.
Smith had seven tackles, 1.5 stops for loss, an interception, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup and had zero missed tackles against Houston, according to Pro Football Focus. Smith also made two noticeable tackles on punt coverage.
Despite making a program-record 62-yard field goal along with a 51-yarder against Houston, Arizona kicker Tyler Loop didn't receive Big 12 weekly honors. Colorado returner LaJohntay Wester, who had a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter of CU's rout of Utah.
Arizona (4-6) and TCU (6-4) kick off in Fort Worth on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
