Utah State’s Asher Cunningham Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State inside linebacker Asher Cunningham was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in USU’s 17-16 home win against Washington State on Friday night. It is the first time in his career he has garnered conference player of the week honors. Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week Asher Cunningham, Linebacker (6-2, 240, Jr., Asheville, N.C./A.C. Reynolds HS/Elon) Had a career-high 17 tackles for his second double-digit tackle outing of the season and the fourth of his career. Forced a career-high two fumbles and tied his career high with one fumble recovery. Both…