Dezmon Jackson made the most of his opportunity when he got his call after the Cowboys lost both of their other running backs and earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors.
Jackson, in his first start, ran the ball 36 times for 235 yards and three touchdowns in the Cowboys victory.
Other Big 12 award winners for the week were Latrell Bankston of Iowa State on the defensive side, Baylor’s Charlie Brewer earned offensive honors and Baylor’s John Mayers on special teams.
Jackson is the seventh player to earn player of the week honors in the Big 12 this season.