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CU Buffaloes Linebacker Nate Landman Named Pac-12 Defensive Player Of Week

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - Linebacker Nate Landman of the Colorado Buffaloes has been honored with the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week award.

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DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Linebacker Nate Landman #53 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles running back Marcus McElroy #32 of the Colorado State Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 31, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)

Landman, a sophomore, made his first start ever last Friday at the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the CSU Rams.

He collected 16 tackles, two for a loss, and one interception.

Colorado v Colorado State
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Linebacker Drew Lewis #20 collides with linebacker Nate Landman #53 of the Colorado Buffaloes as Landman intercepts a pass against the Colorado State Rams in the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 31, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Mahoney/Getty Images)

"It (the award) has been one of my goals ever since I started getting recruited," said Landman, according to CUBuffs.com.

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