USC football: Safety Will Harris is Pac-10 defensive player of the week

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USC safety Will Harris, who intercepted two passes in the Trojans’ 14-9 victory over Arizona State, has been selected the Pacific 10 Conference defensive player of the week.

Harris, a senior, returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter to give the Trojans a 7-3 lead. His second interception, on the game’s final play, secured the victory.

Harris also made five tackles.

USC, which is No. 9 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, continues its Pac-10 schedule against Stanford on Saturday at the Coliseum.

-- Gary Klein