Because of his eight-touchdown game in a win over Texas Tech on Sept. 10, Kalen Ballage perhaps didn't get the due he deserved for his performance in a loss against Oregon on Oct. 29.
The Arizona State junior running back compiled a career-high 263 all-purpose yards, including 105 receiving, was the quarterback handling direct snaps in the "Sparky" formation and even completed both his pass attempts, one for a 3-yard touchdown. He rushed for two more touchdowns and with 12 overall ranks first in the Pac-12 and No. 11 nationally. And don't forget about his 96 yards on kickoff returns against Oregon.