A pair of Spartans picked up notable Big Ten recognition after Michigan State football stunned rival Michigan this past weekend.
The Big Ten conference handed out its weekly honors for Week 10 action, with a pair of Spartans earning player of the week recognition. Michigan State cornerback NiJhay Burt was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, while Michigan State kicker Liam Boyd was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.
Burt was a menace for the Spartans defense in their 15-6 victory over the Wolverines. He finished the game with six tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery to help Michigan State win the Paul Bunyan Trophy for the first time in five years.
Boyd was equally important as Burt in
the Spartans victory, recording all 15 points for Michigan State. Boyd was five-for-five in field goal attempts, which was ultimately all the points Michigan State needed to earn the upset win.
Week 10 B1G award winners 🤩 pic.twitter.com/gWOajWoiyE
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 9, 2026
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