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C-USA football players of the week

October 27, 2009 @ 11:50 PM

OFFENSE

Donald Buckram, RB, UTEP

Buckram rushed 26 times for 165 yards and two TDs, including the game winner, in UTEP's 28-24 come-from-behind win over Tulsa.

DEFENSE

C.J. Cavness, LB, Houston

Cavness had a big game in Houston's 38-15 win over SMU, forcing one fumble, recovering two more fumbles inside Houston's 5-yard line and racking up 18 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Tyron Carrier, KR, Houston

Carrier took a kickoff back for a 92-yard touchdown against SMU. He had 203 all-purpose yards, totaling four kickoff returns for 159 yards, one punt return for 16 yards, three catches for 28 yards and one punt return for 16 yards.