Elijah Davis named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Utah cornerback Elijah Davis has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following the University of Utah’s victory over Cincinnati. Davis recorded a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the second quarter, extending Utah’s streak of consecutive seasons with an interception return for a touchdown to 23 years.

The streak, which is the longest known in FBS history, dates back to 2004. During the game, Davis also contributed six tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup. The win moves the Utes to an 8-0 overall record and 5-0 in Big 12 play.