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Big Ten football | Iowa backup running back named offensive player of the week

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley, who ran for 192 yards and tied a school record with four rushing touchdowns against Northwestern on Saturday, is the Big Ten's offensive player of the week.

Wadley began the day, which ended with a 40-10 Hawkeyes victory, with only eight carries on the season. He was called on after leading rusher Jordan Canzeri was sidelined in the first quarter with an ankle injury.

Other honorees this week:

Defense: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State

Special teams: Jalen Watts-Jackson, Michigan State

Freshmen of the week: T.