BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, Mississippi State linebacker Quinton Culberson and Arkansas’ Anthony Brown claimed the weekly Southeastern Conference awards.

Russell was the offensive player of the week after leading the Tigers on a 15-play, 80-yard touchdown drive for a 28-24 win over Tennessee.

He hit Early Doucet for a 4-yard TD with nine seconds left, and the pair also connected for an 8-yard pass on fourth-and-8 to keep the drive alive.

Russell completed 24-of-36 passes for 247 yards with three TDs and three interceptions and also rushed for 71 yards on seven carries.

Culberson won defensive honors after returning an interception 51 yards for a touchdown in Mississippi State’s 24-16 win at Alabama. Culberson also had 10 tackles.

Brown was the special teams player of the week after blocking a punt in the second quarter that led to a safety in the Razorbacks’ 26-20 win over South Carolina.

The blocked punt was recovered by South Carolina in the end zone, giving the Razorbacks a 16-6 lead.

The offensive lineman of the week was Auburn guard Ben Grubbs. The defensive line honors went to Florida end Jarvis Moss, and the freshman of the week was Kentucky cornerback Trevard Lindley.