EUGENE, Ore. – Following a dominating defensive effort in a win at USC in the Pac-12 Championship Game, Oregon nickel Jamal Hill and defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux claimed conference honors with Hill earning defensive player of the week recognition and Thibodeaux claiming the defensive line award.
Hill recorded his first two career interceptions in Oregon's 31-24 win over USC in the Pac-12 Championship Game. The sophomore from Rex, Ga., became just the third player in Pac-12 Championship Game history with two interceptions. His first-quarter pick setup an Oregon touchdown that made it 14-0 and his second came with under four minutes to play in the fourth quarter with USC in Oregon territory.