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Erik Powell wins PAC-12 award after WSU beats Oregon

Washington State celebrates their 33-10 victory over Oregon in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 in Eugene, Ore. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)


Washington State University kicker Erik Powell has been named the Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week. The senior was a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals in Saturday’s 33-10 win over the Oregon Ducks in Eugene.

It’s the second straight week Powell has earned the conference special teams honors.

Powell hit a career long 52-yard field goal in the victory over Oregon. He is 12 of 13 on field goals this season.

(KPUG – Doug Lange)

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