Oregon's Jerry Mixon earns Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after two interceptions in a 34-14 win over Northwestern.

Oregon Ducks linebacker Jerry Mixon earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after his key role in a 34-14 win over Northwestern. The junior recorded his second interception in as many games, tying for sixth nationally with two picks and leading the Big Ten in interception return yards with 62. This marks the first career conference award for Mixon and the first for an Oregon player this season. The No. 6 Ducks (3-0, 1-1 Big Ten) will face Oregon State in a home rivalry game on Saturday.