By Rich Eldridge
1. Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin(Rushed 23 carries, 203 yards, and 2 TDs of 1 and 72 in the Badgers’ 35-14 home win over Michigan. His 10 scoring TDs lead the nation.)
2. Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas(351 total offensive yards in the Longhorns’ 36-30 home win over Oklahoma State. Passed 20-28, 281 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 10 carries for 70 yards, including a 70-yard carry. His 15 passing TDs lead the Big 12 and 4th nationally.)
3. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU(Passed 25-34, 398 yards, and 6 TDs in the Tigers’ 66-38 road win over Vanderbilt. His 6 passing TDs are a new single-game school record. His 225.6 pass efficiency rating leads the SEC and 3rd nationally.)