The true freshman continues to turn heads
Minnesota true freshman defensive back Koi Perich has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after recording three tackles and an interception in the Golden Gophers’ 48-23 Homecoming rout of Maryland on Saturday.
Koi Perich earned his first career defensive honor in Week 8.
Now, the star S has his first freshman honor
@ifs #PlayerOfTheWeek pic.twitter.com/3tsb8iVgBR
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) October 28, 2024
Perich’s interception was his fifth of the season, which is the most in the Big Ten. His five interceptions are tied for fourth-most in a single season in program history. Perich previously earned Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against UCLA earlier this season.
WOAH!!
Another INT for Minnesota!!! @GopherFootball pic.twitter.com/t3g4IdBWFz
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 26, 2024