USC football: Marqise Lee selected Pac-12 player of week

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USC freshman receiver Marqise Lee on Monday was selected as the Pac-12 Conference special teams player of the week.

Lee returned the second-half kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown in the Trojans’ 40-17 victory over Washington.

He also caught nine passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.

It was the second consecutive game that Lee scored two touchdowns.

Lee has caught 52 passes and scored eight touchdowns for the No. 18 Trojans, who play No. 4 Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Washington State quarterback Connor Halliday was offensive player of the week, Colorado defensive back Travis Sandersfeld defensive player of the week.

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