Idaho State quarterback Jordan Cooke and defensive end Trehsyn Fesili have been named Big Sky Players of the Week, according to a October 26 statement from the conference office. The two Bengals contributed to a 38-8 victory over the Portland State Vikings at the ICCU Dome.
Jordan Cooke was named the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 371 yards of total offense. He completed 29 of 45 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns. His performance included a 38-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Poe and two rushing touchdowns, including a 4-yard run to finish a drive aided by a 14-yard completion on fourth-and-5. Cooke completed all five of his pass attempts during the fourth quarter.
Trehsyn Fesili earned Big Sky Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording seven tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. The freshman's two sacks represent the most by a Bengal this season. His defensive performance included a sack of Tyrese Smith on the Vikings' first snap and a second sack on third down that resulted in a fumble recovered by Jackson Irwin at the Portland State 45-yard line. Fesili also recorded three quarterback hurries. The Bengals defense held Portland State to 56 rushing yards and one successful conversion in 12 third-down attempts.
The victory over Portland State ended a three-game losing streak for the Bengals.
Idaho State is scheduled to travel to St. George, Utah, to face Big Sky newcomer Utah Tech this weekend. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM.
