BOISE, Idaho — Idaho defensive end Aaron Lavarias, who had two sacks and forced a fumble, has been named top defensive player for the week by the Western Athletic Conference.

Lavarias, a junior, had four solo tackles, three quarterback hurries and played a key role in the Vandals' 35-23 victory over Hawaii on Saturday. After he forced a fumble in the fourth quarter, the Vandals capitalized by marching for a touchdown to go up 35-17 and improve to 6-1 on the season.
Fresno State's Ryan Mathews, a running back, was named WAC offensive player of the week.
Mathews, a junior from Bakersfield, Calif., rushed for 233 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries in Fresno State's 41-21 win over San Jose State Saturday.