Vikings White, Senn Named Big Sky Players of the Week

Jordan Senn, a senior from Beaverton, recorded a game-high 11 tackles, and made the game-saving play in the final minute.

Jordan Senn returns an interception for touchdown late in the win over Sacramento State. Photo courtesy: Portland State Athletics

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland State’s 35-24 victory over Sacramento State last Saturday at PGE Park did not come without residual awards.

On Monday, the Big Sky Conference announced that quarterback Brian White is the league’s Offensive Player of the Week, and linebacker Jordan Senn is the Defensive Player of the Week. Montana State returner/cornerback Kory Austin is the Special Teams Player of the Week.

White, a senior from Mission Viejo, CA, completed 26 of 37 passes for 363 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, leading the Vikings to the come-from-behind victory over Sacramento State.

He also scored on a two-yard run in the second quarter.

White’s 42-yard TD pass to Tremayne Kirkland with 2:06 remaining in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings the lead for good at 28-24. PSU had trailed 24-14 in the third period.

White’s 363 passing yards were the most by a Big Sky quarterback this season, and the most by a Viking QB since Joe Wiser threw for 392 yards against Nicholls State in 2003.

Senn, a senior from Beaverton, recorded a game-high 11 tackles, and made the game-saving play in the final minute.

With Sacramento State marching to potentially win the game, Senn intercepted a pass and returned it 76 yards for a touchdown with 30 seconds left.

That gave the Vikings an insurmountable 35-24 edge.

It was Senn’s fourth career interception, and the first touchdown of his career. Senn leads the Vikings with 28 tackles this season.

The College Sporting News (collegesportingnews.com) also selected Senn as one of its' national players of the week.

The Vikings, now 1-2 on the season, are 1-0 and at the top of the Big Sky Conference.

Portland State travels to San Diego State this Saturday for its final non-conference game of the year. PSU plays the Aztecs in a 3:30 p.m. game.

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