UNM freshman running back Christian Washington was named Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Monday.
Washington, from Helix High in San Diego, Calif., averaged 65.5 yards per kickoff return in a 31-14 loss to Boise State on Friday, including a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Washington’s first kickoff return for a touchdown was UNM’s ninth in program history and the 26th in MW history. He went for 31 yards on his first kickoff return.
Air Force running back Brad Roberts was named Offensive Player of the Week. He led Air Force to a 41-10 victory over Colorado, rushing 24 times for 174 yards and tying a career high with three touchdowns.