CFB Freshman POW: Gopher DB Perich

Interception seals win over USC

Each week during the 2024 season the Maxwell Football Club will recognize an outstanding performance by a college freshman with the Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Week award. The Shaun Alexander Player of the Week will be recognized for overall performance on offense, defense or special teams and players selected do not have to be represented on the Shaun Alexander Award Hot 37 preseason watch list.

Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award- Player of the Week

DB - Koi Perich

Minnesota

True freshman Koi Perich has been named the Shaun Alexander Player of the Week after his standout performance in Minnesota's 24-17 upset victory over No. 11 USC. The Esko, Minnesota native sealed the victory with a game-ending interception in the final moments that stopped USC's last drive. In addition to the interception, he recorded six tackles and forced a fumble, making a decisive impact throughout the game. Perich is the Gophers' second-highest-rated recruit ever to sign. Minnesota secured one of its biggest victories of the year at U.S. Bank Stadium, thanks to a pivotal play by Perich.