USC’s Su’a Cravens, JuJu Smith-Schuster named Polynesian Player of Year finalists
USC receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster leads Trojans fans in song after beating the Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 13.
USC linebacker Su’a Cravens and receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster have been named finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.
The other three finalists include Oregon defensive lineman Deforest Buckner, UCLA kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn and Notre Dame offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley.
The winner will be announced Dec. 8.
Cravens has intercepted two passes, made five pass deflections, forced two fumbles and has made 12 tackles for losses, including 5.5 sacks, this season.
Smith-Schuster has caught 63 passes for a Pac-12 Conference-best 1,160 yards and 10 touchdowns.
USC plays Oregon on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
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