Jones named Big 12 offensive player of the week

Freshman quarterback Landry Jones was named the Big 12 offensive player of the week for his performance Saturday against Kansas State. He completed 26 of 37 passes for 294 yards with four touchdowns.

“We’re proud of Landry,” head coach Bob Stoops said. “He’s doing a really good job, and the guys around him supported him well.”

This was the second time in five starts Jones has been given this award. The last time he won, it was Sept. 21 after passing for six touchdowns against Tulsa en route to a 45-0 victory.

Jones said he did not know he was named the player of the week until his father texted him about it Monday afternoon.

“I’m honored to be it, humbled,” Jones said. “It’s one of the greater honors, so I’m really excited about it. It’s pretty cool.”

Murray focused on power running

During his freshman and sophomore years, junior running back DeMarco Murray was known for eluding tacklers, but he said this season he has worked on being a more physical back.

“I’ve just been trying to do a little different things in my power game,” Murray said. “I’m just trying to run people over, not trying to shake and go around people as much.”

By becoming more physical, Murray has been able to pick up tough yards and force his way through defenders for first downs.

Murray said his favorite hit came against Baylor when he ran over a defensive back because it is the hit that has stood out to him the most.

Murray will use heating pack on ankle at Nebraska

Junior running back DeMarco Murray said he will make sure to do whatever he can to keep his recently injured ankle warm so it does not stiffen up in the cold weather in Lincoln, Neb.

“It’s going to be a little chill, but I’m sure they have heat packs out there and whatever I need to keep it warm,” Murray said.

There is supposed to be a low of 42 degrees during the day, according to Weather.com, but with the game starting at 7 p.m. it is expected to turn colder throughout the night.

Murray injured his ankle Oct. 17 against Texas on a 64-yard pass and run to put the Sooners deep in the Longhorns’ territory. He continued to play injured against Texas, but missed the following week’s game against the Kansas Jayhawks.