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Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin

Baylor quarterback Nick Florence, Nebraska safety Matt O'Hanlon and Texas A&M kick returner/running back Cyrus Gray were named the Big 12's players of the week for Saturday's games selected by a media panel. Florence and O'Hanlon were chosen for the first time in their careers and Gray earned his second career award.

Here's a look at what each player did to earn their honors.

Baylor QB Nick Florence, Fr., Garland, Texas (South Garland H.S.)

Florence set a school record with 427 passing yards, completing 32-of-43 attempts with no interceptions in the Bears' 40-32 win at Missouri. He threw a career-high three touchdown passes and added another rushing touchdown. With the win, the Bears ended an 11-game Big 12 road losing streak, dating back to a triple-overtime victory on Oct. 7, 2006 at Colorado. It was also the first time Baylor overcame a second-half deficit to win since Oct. 21, 2006.


Nebraska S Matt O'Hanlon, Sr., Bellevue, Neb. (East H.S.)

O’Hanlon tied a school record with three interceptions, made 12 tackles and broke up a pass in Nebraska’s 10-3 win over Oklahoma. He became the fourth Cornhusker to pick off three passes in a game, with all coming in the second half. His first interception set up a Nebraska field goal that gave the Huskers a 10-3 lead and his final pick ended Oklahoma’s last scoring opportunity to seal the win. His 12 tackles were a career-high and included nine solo stops. Nebraska's five interceptions were its most in six seasons and the most takeaways produced by the Cornhuskers in 70 games.
Texas A&M KR/RB Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M, So., DeSoto, Texas

Gray totaled 181 yards on four kick returns in Texas A&M’s 35-34 loss at Colorado. He had a career-best 99-yarder that went for a touchdown in the second quarter and added a 45-yard return in the fourth quarter that set up A&M’s final score. In addition, Gray rushed for 41 yards against the Buffaloes.