Bishop Earns Big 12 Defensive Player and Co-Newcomer of the Week
On Monday afternoon, the Big 12 Conference announced West Virginia University defensive back Beanie Bishop as the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week and Co-Newcomer of the Week, sharing the honor with Oklahoma State receiver Leon Johnson.
Bishop hauled in a pair of interceptions in West Virginia's 41-28 win over UCF on Saturday, marking the first Mountaineer to grab two interceptions in a game since Josh Chandler-Semedo in 2021 versus Kansas, while also tallying four tackles and a pass deflection.
The graduate student leads the league in passes defended (16) and pass breakups (12) and is tied for second in interceptions.
Big 12 Week 9 Awards
Offense: Ollie Gordon II, OSU, RB, So.
Defense: Beanie Bishop Jr., WVU, CB, Sr.
Newcomer: Leon Johnson III, OSU, WR, Sr and Beanie Bishop Jr., WVU, CB, Sr.
Special Teams: Xavier Worthy, UT, WR/PR, Jr.
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