The Pac-12 Conference announced its football weekly awards for Week 8 of the 2026 season, with three different schools represented among the honorees. The selections were made by the league's media.
Colorado State quarterback Hauss Hejny was named the Offensive Player of the Week. In Colorado State’s 56-49 victory over San Diego State, Hejny accounted for five touchdowns, including three passing and two rushing touchdowns. This performance marked his first start in four weeks following an injury during the BYU game. Hejny completed 24-of-31 passes for a career-best 333 yards. This was the second time this season Hejny has received the award, having previously won it in Week 1.
Colorado State safety Tre'Shawn Moore earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Moore recorded his first interception of the season, returning it 38 yards for a touchdown during the 56-49 win against San Diego State. This was Colorado State's first defensive touchdown of the season and their first pick-six since 2022. Moore finished the game with six tackles, including two solo stops.
Texas State's Jaylen Jenkins was named the Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a 20-17 win over Utah State. This was Jenkins' second career 100-yard return and his second time winning a Pac-12 weekly honor. He finished the game with 146 kickoff return yards on four returns.
Boise State's Rasean Jones was recognized as the Freshman of the Week. Jones caught six passes for 78 yards in Boise State’s 31-10 win at Washington State. He is the first Boise State player to receive this specific weekly honor. Jones currently ranks second among Pac-12 freshmen in both receptions (29) and receiving yards (437) for the season.
Other nominees for the weekly awards included Dylan Riley of Boise State and Anthony Garcia of Utah State for offense; Boen Phelps of Boise State, Treylin Payne of Texas State, and Brevin Hamblin of Utah State for defense; and Jaylen Jenkins of Texas State for special teams.
