Boyd Named Capital One Performer of the Week

Oct. 27, 2011

CLEMSON, SC – Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd is the recipient of the Capital One Performance of the Week award for college football’s week eight. The award is presented each week through ESPN.com. Boyd completed 27 of 46 passes for 367 yards and five touchdowns in the Tigers 59-38 victory over North Carolina on October 22.

Boyd’s passing yardage total was the fourth highest in Clemson history and his five touchdown passes tied a Clemson single game record. The sophomore from Hampton, VA completed his five touchdown passes to five different players.

This is the second straight week a Clemson player has won the Capital One Performance of the Week award. Sammy Watkins won the honor for his 345-yard all-purpose game at Maryland on October 15.