UCLA quarterback Jerry Neuheisel, Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson and UCLA return man Ishmael Adams have been named the Pac-12 Players of the Week.

Neuheisel’s selection comes after the sophomore replaced starter Brett Hundley in the first quarter when the Heisman candidate went down with an elbow injury. Neuheisel completed 23 of 30 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, but the memorable moment came with three minutes left. That is when Neuheisel hooked up with Jordan Payton for a 33-yard touchdown to put UCLA up 20-17, which proved to be the game-winner. He was carried off the field by teammates.

Thompson returned a fumble and an interception for touchdowns in Washington’s 44-19 win against Illinois -- yes, he scored as many touchdowns as the Illini. No one else in the country has two defensive touchdowns this season.

Adams was honored based on his 45-yard fourth-quarter punt return that set up Neuheisel’s game-winning touchdown pass. He totaled 62 yards on three punt returns.

Also nominated

Offense: Arizona RB Nick Wilson; Arizona State RB D.J. Foster; Oregon RB Byron Marshall; Stanford WR Devon Cajuste; Washington State WR Isiah Myers

Defense: Arizona LB Scooby Wright; Arizona State LB Jordan Simone; Oregon S Erick Dargan; Stanford LB Blake Martinez; UCLA DL Eddie Vanderdoes; Washington State LB Cyrus Coen.