Washington State freshman running back Jaylen Jenkins was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week on Monday. Jenkins earned this award following his performance in the Cougars 30-14 loss at #6 USC this past weekend.
Jenkins finished with 13 carries for 134 yards with a long of 41 yards. He also hauled in two receptions for 54 yards. He is the first freshman to break 100 yards since James Williams in 2016 and is the first true freshman to break that mark since DeMaundray Woolridge did so in 2005.
The freshman from Allen, Texas will get his shot to prove this was not a one time thing for the foreseeable future as head coach Jake Dickert announced on Monday that redshirt junior running back Nakia Watson will be sidelined for a while with an injury.