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After Forcing Crucial Fumble, B.J. Beatty Awarded With Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week Honors

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Big 12 Defensive Players of the Week B.J. Beatty, Colorado, OLB, Sr, Kaaawa, Hawai'i B.J. Beatty had five tackles including four solo and one tackle for loss in Colorado's win over Georgia. He made the biggest defensive play of the season by the Buffaloes when he forced a fumble with 1:55 left in the game. Georgia was driving for a winning field goal attempt and was at the CU 27, when Beatty burst through the backfield and forced a fumble that was recovered by teammate Jon Major.