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Posted: 9:29 AM- Utah kicker Louie Sakoda was recognized for his three field goals against Weber State on Saturday by being named the Mountain West Conference Co- Special Teams Player of the Week.
Sakoda made field goals of 33, 47 and 38 yards and four PATs in Utah's 37-21 win. He also punted twice for an average of 33 yards.
Sakoda has 238 career points and 45 career field goals, both school records.
The No. 15 Utes (5-0) host Oregon State on Thursday at 7 p.m.
New Mexico kicker James Aho shared the honor with Sakoda by making three field goals in New Mexico's 35-24 win at New Mexico State.
San Diego State quarterback Ryan Lindley was named the Offensive Player of the Week after completing 24-for-38 passes for 433 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-17 win over Idaho. UNLV linebacker Jason Beauchamp was named the Defensive Player of the Week after finishing with 21 tackles in the Rebels' 49-27 loss to Nevada.
