3 stories to know about freshman star Koi Perich

Gophers football: Three stories to know about freshman star Koi Perich
The U safety has a strong support system in Esko, Minn.; he’s been making plays ever since he stepped on a mat or field; and he has shown a clutch gene in college.
Gophers DB Koi Perich named FWAA Freshman POY candidate
Perich, who leads all FBS freshmen with four interceptions, is one of five midseason candidates for the defensive award.
Gopher Koi Perich a breakout freshman in college football
MINNEAPOLIS — Bye week was a time to celebrate for Gophers' safety Koi Perich. He just turned 19 and is one of college football's breakout true freshman stars. He's only been on campus since June.
PFF Grades Confirm: Gophers’ Koi Perich is a True Freshman Phenom
The Minnesota Gophers have a star in true freshman Koi Perich and Pro Football Focus suggests as much with their recent grades.
Another for Koi Perich's trophy case as star freshman wins national award
After being named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, Perich was honored Tuesday when he was named the Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. The awards were given to Perich after he helped Minnesota defeat UCLA 21-17 at The Rose Bowl Stadium with a pair of interceptions.
Gophers freshman Koi Perich named national defensive back of the week
Gophers freshman safety Koi Perich has added a second weekly honor to his growing résumé, being named the Thorpe Award national defensive back of the week for his efforts in the Gophers’ 21-17 win on Saturday at UCLA.
WATCH: Gophers safety Koi Perich lays out for INT
Minnesota's starting free safety Kerry Brown was ruled out prior to kickoff, giving Perich another opportunity to see more snaps. He played a career-high 48 snaps in the win again
'He's a baller': Koi Perich continues to stand out for Gophers football
Minnesota defensive back Koi Perich takes a tumble after intercepting a pass by UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers (not pictured) on the final play of the game at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Oct. 12, 2024. / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Koi Perich is the highest-graded true freshman in major college football
Koi Perich continues to take the college football world by storm. His first game as an every-down player came in the Gophers' ...
Gophers DB Koi Perich named Big Ten defender of week
Perich joins Kerry Brown as the only Gophers freshman to have multiple interceptions in a game since at least 1990. He’s also ...
Big Ten midseason football awards: Gophers impact player makes the list
The Big Ten offensive player of the half-year is a star fans could see coming, but few outside Minnesota would have predicted ...