COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- San Diego State football's Patrick McMorris (Santa Ana, Calif.) has been named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. It is the first conference accolade for the junior safety.
McMorris helped the Aztecs (11-1) beat Boise State, 27-16, on Friday to clinch the West Division and earn a spot in the MW Championship on Dec. 4. McMorris, who plays the signature 'Aztec' position in the 3-3-5 defense, had two interceptions and five tackles for SDSU, which held the Broncos to their lowest point total since the 2019 Las Vegas Bowl. BS came into the weekend averaging 30.4 points per game.
McMorris became the first San Diego State player with two interceptions in a game since Luq Barcoo had two vs. Fresno State on Nov. 15, 2019. Both interceptions gave the Aztecs the ball in Boise State territory and SDSU's best starting field position (41 and 43). The second interception and 19-yard return gave San Diego State the ball on the Bronco 43-yard line, which led to a Jordon Brookshire rushing touchdown and the final score of the game in the 27-16 victory.
On the season, McMorris leads the Aztecs with 79 tackles (48 solo), 13 more than No. 2 on the team and 25 more than No. 3. He also is tied for the team lead with three interceptions and is second with eight pass breakups, while recovering a fumble.
Ranked 19th in both the AP Top 25 and coaches polls, SDSU plays host to Utah State in the MW Championship game at noon PT Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. San Diego State has tied a program record with 11 victories.
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McMorris Named MW Defensive Player of the Week
