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SEC players of the week

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has led the Tigers to victories over Miami and Southeastern Louisiana, but he likely will face his toughest test so far this season against host Auburn's defense on Saturday.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has led the Tigers to victories over Miami and Southeastern Louisiana, but he likely will face his toughest test so far this season against host Auburn's defense on Saturday. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has led the Tigers to victories over Miami and Southeastern Louisiana, but he likely will face his toughest test so far this season against host Auburn's defense on Saturday.

SEC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

OFFENSIVE – LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw a 71-yard touchdown pass and led a 14-play, 52-yard drive for a field goal as the Tigers upset Auburn 22-21.

DEFENSIVE – Alabama outside linebacker Christian Miller, who had five tackles and 2.5 sacks as the Crimson Tide held high-powered Ole Miss to 248 yards.

SPECIAL TEAMS – LSU kicker Cole Tracy, whose 42-yard field goal as time expired at Auburn capped a rally from a 21-10 deficit. It was Tracy’s third field goal.

FRESHMAN – Missouri receiver Jalen Knox, who caught five passes for 110 yards and a touchdown from 59 yards out as the Tigers outlasted Purdue 40-37.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Mississippi State center Elgton Jenkins, who didn’t allow any quarterback pressures on a unit that racked up 607 yards against ULL.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Florida end Jabari Zuniga, who racked up five tackles and 2.5 sacks as the Gators shredded Colorado State 48-10 inside the Swamp.

– David Paschall