Blake Mitchell named SEC Player of the Week

USC quarterback Blake Mitchell played his personal best game ever against Middle Tennessee State, and it was recognized by the SEC, who named him SEC Offensive Player of the Week.

SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK BLAKE MITCHELL Quarterback SOUTH CAROLINA 6-3 * 212 * Junior LaGrange, Ga. (HS)

* Mitchell completed 21-of-28 passes for 388 yards with a career-high four touchdowns and no interceptions in South Carolina's 52-7 win against Middle Tennessee.

* Two of Mitchell's TD passes went to Sidney Rice for 37 and 27 yards. He connected with Andy Boyd for a 15-yard TD reception and Cory Boyd for another 19-yard scoring strike.

* South Carolina scored on eight of its 10 offensive possessions, including seven touchdowns.

* In his last three games, Mitchell has completed 60-of-82 passes for 876 yards with 6 TDs and one interception.