Junior linebacker Kai Parham and freshman guard Branden Albert both won ACC player of the week honors for their showing against Duke.
Parham shared Defensive Lineman of the Week honors and Albert shared the Rookie of the Week award.
Parham led the team with 12 tackles, including five for a loss. The Virginia Beach, Va. native also forced a fumble. It is the second consecutive week Parham has won the award.
Albert started his third game for the Cavaliers and helped lead the team to 110 rushing yards and 324 yards of total offense.
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