Utah cornerback Elijah Davis has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week, according to a conference announcement on Monday. Davis contributed a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown during a victory at Cincinnati.
The interception return helped the Utes build a 42-6 halftime advantage during the game at Nippert Stadium. This play extended Utah's streak of seasons with an interception return for a touchdown to 23 straight seasons, which is the longest known streak in FBS history.
Davis, a fifth-year native of Winter Haven, Fla., recorded six tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and one pass breakup during the game. The victory moved the Utes to an 8-0 overall record and 5-0 in Big 12 play.
On the season, Davis has recorded 24 tackles, one interception, and seven passes broken up. He is the first Utah defensive player to receive Big 12 honors in 2026.
No. 3 Utah is scheduled to host No. 7 BYU at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, for a 10 a.m. matchup. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
