Nebraska Punter Caleb Lightbourn Named Big Ten Freshman Of The Week

Nebraska freshman punter Caleb Lightbourn was recognized by the Big Ten Conference as their Freshman of the Week today.

Lightbourn, a true freshman from Camas, Washington, played a big part in the Huskers 35-32 win over the Oregon Ducks Saturday.

Lightbourn had a career day, averaging over 47 yards a kick on his 5 punts, placing three of them inside the Oregon 20 yard line.

This is Lightbourn’s first POW award from the Big Ten, and the second one for Nebraska this season. Quarterback Tommy Armstrong was Offensive POW last week.

This week’s BIG POW lineup:

Offensive Player of the Week

Noah Brown, Ohio State So., WR, Flanders, N.J./ Pope John XXIII

Co-Defensive Players of the Week

Jabrill Peppers, Michigan So., LB/DB, East Orange, N.J./Paramus Catholic

Jerome Baker, Ohio State So., LB, Cleveland, Ohio/ Benedictine

Special Teams Player of the Week

Jabrill Peppers, Michigan So., LB/DB, East Orange, N.J./Paramus Catholic

Freshman of the Week

Caleb Lightbourn, Nebraska P, Washougal, Wash./Camas