Dear Readers,
Former Michigan State Head Coach Mark Dantonio was in attendance in those suites (as Pittsburgh Head Coach Pat Narduzzi’s guest) for the Clemson at Pittsburgh game.
I hope all people who have an official vote for national awards really took note of a lot of players such as UTSA RB Sincere McCormick, and more to name for their performances in wins over their respective opponents.
Take care all! Sincerely, RICH
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama(413 total offensive yards and 4 TDs responsible for in the Crimson Tide’s 52-24 home win over rival Tennessee. Passed 31-43, 371 yards, and 2 TDs. Rushed 10 carries, 42 yards, and 2 TDs of 5 and 6 yards. Also had a 16-yard carry. His 2,493 total offensive yards lead the SEC and fifth nationally.)
2. Sam Hartman, QB, Wake Forest(480 total offensive yards and 6 TDs responsible for in the Demon Deacons’ 70-56 road win over Army. Passed 23-29, 458 yards, and 5 TDs. Rushed 4 carries, 22 yards, and 1 TD from 8 yards out. His 5 passing TDs tie and single-game school record. His 57 career passing TDs are third-most in school history. His 9.7 passing yards per attempt leads the ACC and tied fifth nationally with UAB QB Dylan Hopkins.)
3. Tyler Allgeier, RB, BYU(Rushed 32 carries, 191 yards, and 2 TDs of 4 and 2 yards in the Cougars’ 21-19 road win over Washington State. Also had a 30-yard carry. His 168 carries are fourth nationally.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Georgia
2. Cincinnati
3. Michigan (4)
4. Oklahoma (3)
5. Alabama (6)
6. Oregon (8)
7. Ohio State (9)
8. Wake Forest (10)
9. Michigan State (OTM)
10. Mississippi (OTM)
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):SMU, Oklahoma State (5), Coastal Carolina (7), Iowa, San Diego State, Notre Dame, and UTSA
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:TRICK OR TREAT!
There is another shake-up and some change-ups in my top ten rankings. I had to change because of two undefeated teams losing
#1 Georgia is coming off a bye-week to prepare for their annual neutral-site (in Jacksonville, FL) against rival Florida… I will keep Cincinnati ranked #2 after a tough as expected 27-20 road win over Navy. The UC Bearcats are good enough to make up for that lackluster win over the Midshipmen and win out before a Nov.20 home game against SMU. This football team has a road game against Tulane this SAT (Noon, ESPN2)….I had to move Oklahoma down from #3 to #4 because of their lackluster performance in a 35-23 road win over Kansas. The Sooners could’ve done better in the 1st half. The Oklahoma offense couldn’t get a score on the board by halftime and should’ve done better than what the final score indicates. The Sooners ended up with 398 total yards (including 320 total yards in the 2nd half). Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams played like a Heisman Trophy contender by making good decisions and big plays when it mattered most even though he didn’t put up impressive numbers. This football team should be thankful that teams such as Alabama, Coastal Carolina, and Oregon have a loss. If all those teams remained undefeated, Oklahoma wouldn’t be in the top five rankings everywhere. Oklahoma better get together for a home game against Texas Tech this SAT (3:30 PM, ABC)…I moved Michigan up from #4 to #3 because of their 33-7 home win over Northwestern.I am convinced that the U-M Wolverines will get a road win over Michigan State, who moved from my OTMs to #9 in my top ten rankings, this SAT (Noon, FOX). The broadcasting crews of ESPN College GameDay and FOX Big Noon Kickoff will be there for respective kickoff shows…Alabama is back in the top five of my top ten rankings. A 52-24 home win over rival Tennessee helped them move up from #6 to #5. The Crimson Tide has a lot to address during this bye-week, such as finding themselves in 3rd down situations (converted 15-20 on 3rd down conversions) against the Volunteers….Oregon moved up from #6 to #8 after a 34-31 road win over UCLA. The Ducks should be able to win out before a Nov.20 road game against Utah. This football team will have a home game against Colorado this SAT (3:30 PM, FOX)…..Ohio State moved up from #9 to #7 after a 54-7 road win over Indiana. The Buckeyes keep getting better and better after that home loss against Oregon. This football team will have a home game against Penn State this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC)…Wake Forest has come beyond being one of the most surprising teams this season. THe Demon Deacons moved up from my OTMs to #8 in my top ten rankings. This football team is coming off a 70-56 road win against Army to get on their first 7-0 start since 1944. A lot of improvements need to be made on defense. Wake Forest has a home game against Duke this SAT (4 PM, ACCN)….Mississippi moved up from among my OTMs to #10 after a 31-17 home win over LSU. The Ole Miss Rebels are on a current three-game winning streak after a 42-21 road loss against Alabama. This football team has a road game against Auburn this SAT (7 PM, ESPN)…SMU remains undefeated with a 7-0 mark, including a 55-26 road win over Tulane this past THURS, to remain among my OTMs. If the Mustangs haven’t faced a major challenge this season, they will with a road game against Houston, who is on a 6-1 start, this SAT (7 PM, ESPN2). If the UH Cougars beat the SMU Mustangs, Houston will be among my OTMs. If SMU wins to remain undefeated, they should be in my top ten rankings and consider them a threat for Cincinnati, who will play each other in Cincy on Nov.20, 2021…Coastal Carolina moved down from #7 to among my OTMs after a 30-27 road loss against Appalachian State, who had the best chance of anybody to beat the CCU Chanticleers this season. Keep in mind, the App State Mountaineers won on a last-play FG to ruin Coastal Carolina’s dream season. The Chanticleers are a very talented football team and will rebound starting with a home game against Troy this THURS (7:30 PM, ESPN2)….Oklahoma State moved down from #5 to among my OTMS after a 24-21 road loss against Iowa State. The OSU Cowboys offense were one yard short of converting a 4th down into a 1st down. This football team was about to score a FG to force OT but couldn’t do what it took to remain undefeated. Oklahoma State will have a chance to redeem themselves with an easy homecoming game against Kansas this SAT (7 PM, FS1)…Iowa is coming off a bye-week after that disappointing 24-7 homecoming loss against Purdue while they were ranked #2 in the nation. Now, the Hawkeyes have a chance to redeem themselves and ruin someone else’s homecoming. This football team will have a road game against Wisconsin this SAT (Noon, ESPN). As we are in the midst of this season, this game could determine who wins the Big Ten West Division title. Iowa CB Riley Moss, who was leading the Big Ten in INTs, will be missing a second straight game because of a knee injury. But don’t forget about Minnesota in the Big Ten West Division race…Notre Dame continues to get better after that 24-13 home loss against Cincinnati four SATs ago. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 31-16 home win over USC to remain on a current four-game winning streak against the Trojans. This football team has a home game against North Carolina this SAT (7:30 PM, NBC), which will be their second straight week with a prime-time home game under the lights. This Notre Dame defense will be heavily challenged with All-American S Kyle Hamilton being forced to sit out because of a knee injury… UTSA is one of the most surprising teams in the nation. The Roadrunners are coming off their first-ever 8-0 start in school history, including a 45-16 road win over La Tech this past SAT. This football team has a road game against UTEP, who is also undefeated in C-USA play, this SAT (10:15 PM, ESPN2). The Miners are on a current four-game winning streak after a 54-13 road loss against Boise State. The winner could be playing the C-USA Championship Game…. I can’t forget about San Diego State, who is on their first 7-0 start since 1975. The SDSU Aztecs are coming off a tough as expected 20-14 road win over Air Force to remain undefeated. This football team has a road game against Fresno State this SAT (10:30 PM, CBSSN). If San Diego State wins, the Azteces are on their way to playing in the MW Championship Game… HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE AND CONTINUE TO BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
BYU, Liberty, Louisiana, Mississippi, Northern Illinois, Notre Dame, Oregon, Pittsburgh, and Virginia- Winsover respective opponents made them bowl eligible this season.
Oregon CB D.J James- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo), 2 INTs (including a 19-yard INT return), and 1 PBU in the Ducks’ 34-31 road win over UCLA. Made that game-winning INT (19 yards; on 2nd and 10 with 0:48 remaining) to win this game.
Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux- Produced 9 tackles (co-led team; 8 solo), 4 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Ducks’ road win over UCLA.
Iowa State QB Brock Purdy- Passed 27-33, 307 yards, and 2 TDs in the Cyclones’ 24-21 homecoming win over Oklahoma State. His 844 completions and 13 games with 300 yards are school records among these career passing categories.
Iowa State DE Will McDonald- Produced 5 tackles ((4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, 1 PBU, and 2 QB hurries in the Cyclones’ home win over Oklahoma State.
Iowa State WR Xaiver Hutcinson- Received 12 catches, 125 yards, and 2 TDs (1 and 9) in the Cyclones’ home win over Oklahoma State. Also had a 51-yard catch.
Oklahoma State LB Devin Harper- Produced 9 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 QB hurry in the OSU Cowboys’ road loss against Iowa State.
Oklahoma S Key Lawrence- Produced 8 tackles (led team;7 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble in the Sooners’ 35-23 road win over Kansas.
Illinois RB Chase Brown- Rushed 33 carries, 223 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out) in the Fighting Illini’s 20-18 upset road win (9 OTs) over Penn State. Also had a 27-yard carry.
Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 QB hurry in the Fighting Illini’s road win over Penn State.
Penn State PK/P Jordan Stout- Had 8 punts with 46.9 yards per punt in the Nittany Lions’ home loss against Illinois. Had 6 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 55-yard punt landing on the 6-yard line. Scored 3-4 FGs (including a 40-yard FG) and 1 XPK attempt.
Cincinnati CB Arquon Bush- Made that game-winning INT (on 3rd and 10 with 0:25 remaining) to seal the UC Bearcats’ 27-20 road win over Navy.
Cincinnati DT Curtis Brooks- Produced 10 tackles (7 solo), 3 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Bearcats’ road win over Navy.
Cincinnati LB Joel Dublanko- Produced 15 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 QB hurry in the Bearcats’ road win over Navy.
Miami QB Tyler VanDyke- Passed 25-33, 325 yards, and 4 TDs in the Hurricanes’ 31-30 home win over N.C State.
Miami WR Charleston Ramboo- Transfer from Oklahoma. Received 9 catches, 127 yards, and 2 TDs (25 and 3) in the Hurricanes’ home win over N.C State. Also had a 60-yard catch.
Appalachian State WR Mailk Williams- Received 10 catches, 206 yards, and 1 TD (47 yards) in the App State Mountaineers’ 30-27 home win over Coastal Carolina.
Appalachian State PK Chandler Staton- Scored 6 points in the Mountaineers’ home win over Coastal Carolina. Scored a 24-yard FG and scored on all 3 XPK attempts. Scored that 24-yard FG (on last play) to win this game. His 405 career scoring points is an SBC record.
Appalachian State DE Demetrius Taylor- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 3 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Mountaineers’ home win over Coastal Carolina.
Washington WR Terrell Bynum- Received 5 catches, 143 yards, and 1 TD (16 yards) in the UW Huskies’ 21-16 road win over Arizona. Also had a 51-yard catch.
Arizona DE Mo Diallo- Produced 8 tackles (co-led team; 3 solo), 4 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks in the Wildcats’ home loss against Washington.
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader- 410 total offensive yards and 5 TDs responsible for in the Orange’s 41-36 road win over Virginia Tech. Rushed 22 carries, 174 yards, and 3 TDs (9,21, and 3). Also had a 23-yard carry. Passed 16-34, 236 yards, and 2 TDs.
Virginia Tech RB Malachi Thomas- Rushed 21 carries, 151 yards, and 3 TDs (4,2,and 47) in the Hokies’ home loss against Syracuse.
Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong- 495 total offensive yards and 6 TDs in the Cavaliers’ 48-40 home win over Georgia Tech. Passed 29-43,396 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 12 carries, 99 yards, and 2 TDs (4 and 14-each scored in the 3rd quarter). His 3,220 passing yards are second-most for a single-season in school history.
Virginia WR Dontayvoin Wicks- Received 6 catches, 168 yards, and 2 TDs (13 and 77-each scored in the 2nd quarter) in the Cavaliers’ home win over Georgia Tech.
Virginia S Joey Blount- Produced 8 tackles (co-led team;5 solo), 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Cavaliers’ home win over Georgia Tech.
Oregon State RB B.J Baylor- Rushed 19 carries, 152 yards,and 1 TD (35 yards) in the OSU Beavers’ 42-34 home win over Utah. Also had a 68-yard carry.
Oregon State LB Avery Roberts- Produced 16 tackles (led team; 7 solo),1 TFL,1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Beavers’ home win over Utah.
Wake Forest WR Jaquari Roberson- Received 8 catches, 157 yards, and 3 TDs (41,75,and 2) in the Demon Demons’ 70-56 road win over Army.
Mississippi LB Chance Campbell- Produced 10 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 31-17 home win over LSU.
Louisville QB Malik Cunningham- 240 total offensive yards in the Cardinals’ 28-14 home win over Boston College. Rushed 16 carries, 133 yards, and 3 TDs (10,1, and 14). Also had a 26-yard carry. Passed 9-17, 107 yards, and 2 INTs.
West Virginia RB Leddie Brown- Rushed 24 carries, 111 yards, and 3 TDs (5,1,and 3) in the Mountaineers’ 29-17 road win over TCU. Also had a 24-yard carry.
West Virginia CB Charles Woods- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT (32 yards), and 1 forced fumble in the Mountaineers’ road win over TCU.
Notre Dame RB Kyren Williams- 180 all-purpose running yards in the Fighting Irish’s 31-16 home win over rival USC. Rushed 25 carries, 138 yards, and 2 TDs (5 and 1). Also had a 38-yard carry. Received 6 catches for 42 yards, including a 15-yard catch.
Notre Dame LB Bo Bauer- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT (79 yards), and 1 PBU in the Fighting Irish’s home win over USC.
Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the Fighting Irish’s home win over USC.
Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen- Rushed 12 carries, 110 yards, and 2 TDs (4 and 14) in the UW Badgers’ 30-13 road win over Purdue.
Wisconsin LB Leo Chenal- Produced 9 tackles (led team;8 solo), 5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks in the Badgers’ road win over Purdue.
Minnesota RB Ky Thomas- Rushed 21 carries, 139 yards, and 1 TD (10 yards) in the Golden Gophers’ 34-16 home win over Maryland. Also had a 38-yard carry.
Minnesota LB Jack Gibens- Produced 10 tackles (led team;5 solo),1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry in the Golden Gophers’ home win over Maryland.
Alabama WR Jameson Williams- Received 6 catches for 123 yards, including a 65-yard catch, in the Crimson Tide’s 52-24 home win over Tennessee.
Texas A&M RB Devon Achane- Rushed 20 carries, 154 yards, and 1 TD (35 yards) in the Aggies’ 44-14 home win over South Carolina.
Texas A&M PK Seth Small- Scored 14 points in the Aggies’ home win over South Carolina. Kicked 3-4 FGs (including a 32-yard FG) and scored on all 5 XPK attempts.
Michigan RB Blake Corrum- Rushed 19 carries, 119 yards, and 2 TDs (1 and 5) in the U-M Wolverines’ 33-7 home win over Northwestern.
Michigan LB David Ojabo- Produced 1 assisted tackle and 3 PBUs in the Wolverines’ home win over Northwestern.
California S Elijah Hicks- Produced 6 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT (2 yards), and 1 PBU in the Cal Golden Bears’ 26-3 home win over Colorado.
California PK Dario Longhetto- Scored 14 points in the Golden Bears’ home win over Colorado. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 51-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts.
Ohio State QB C.J Stroud- Passed 21-28, 266 yards, and 4 TDs in the Buckeyes’ 54-7 road win over Indiana. Arkansas S Myles Slusher- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL,1 INT (11 yards), and 1 QB hurry in the Razorbacks’ 45-3 home win over UAPB.
Florida State RB Jashaun Corbin- Rushed 11 carries, 127 yards, and 1 TD (29 yards) in the Seminoles’ 59-3 homecoming win over Massachusetts.
BYU S Malik Moore- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 INT (23 yards), and 2 PBUs in the BYU Cougars’ 21-19 road win over Washington State.
Washington State LB Jahad Woods- Produced 16 tackles (led team;9 solo) and 1 TFL in the WSU Cougars’ home loss against BYU.
The Fresno State defense- Produced 11 TFLs (including 5 sacks) in the Bulldogs’ 34-32 homecoming win over Nevada.
Fresno State S Evan Williams- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 8 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 fumble recovery in the Bulldogs’ home win over Nevada.
Fresno State P Carson King- Had 6 punts with 42.7 yards per punt in the Bulldogs’ home win over Nevada. Had a 51-yard punt landing on the 6-yard line.
Nevada WR Romeo Doubs- Received 19 catches, 203 yards, and 1 TD (11 yards) in the Wolfpack’s road loss against Fresno State.
Louisiana RB Chris Smith- 319 all-purpose running yards in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 28-27 road win over Arkansas State. Rushed 24 carries, 238 yards, and 2 TDs (6 and 74). Returned 5 kickoffs for 77 yards, including a 28-yard kickoff return.
Louisiana LB Ferrod Gardner- Produced 7 tackles (led team;6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 PBU in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ road win over Arkansas State.
Northern Illinois CB Jordan Gandy- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 4th and 7 with 0:03 remaining) to seal the NIU Huskies’ 39-38 road win over Central Michigan. Also produced 1 solo tackle.
Northern Illinois PK Kanon Woodill- Scored 11 points in the Huskies’ road win over Central Michigan. Scored on all 3 FG (including 2 FGs from 26 yards out) and 2 XPK attempts. Scored a 26-yard FG (on 4th and 1 with 0:41 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Northern Illinois WR/RS Trayvon Rudolph- 221 all-purpose running yards in the Huskies’ road win over Central Michigan. Received 6 catches, 160 yards, and 2 TDs (15 and 75). Returned 3 kickoffs for 54 yards, including a 22-yard kickoff return.
Central Michigan RB Lew Nichols- 234 all-purpose running yards in the CMU Chippewas’ home loss against Northern Illinois. Rushed 22 carries, 192 yards, and 2 TDs (66 and 1-each scored in the 1st quarter). Received 6 catches for 42 yards, including a 15-yard catch.
Utah State PK Connor Coles- Scored 14 points in the USU Aggies’ 26-24 home win over Colorado State. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 45-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts.
Utah State LB Justin Rice- Produced 10 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry in the Aggies’ home win over Colorado State.
Utah State LB Cam’Ron Carter- Produced 14 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (27 yards), and 1 PBU in the Aggies’ home win over Colorado State.
Colorado State P Ryan Stonehouse- Had 4 punts with 49.8 yards per punt in the CSU Rams’ road loss against Utah State. Had all punts
San Diego State P/PK Matt Araiza- Scored 8 points in the SDSU Aztecs’ 20-14 road win over Air Force. Scored on all 2 FG (including a 51-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts. Had 5 punts with 54.8 yards per punt. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 67-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Rice S Gabe Taylor- Made that game-winning PBU (on last play) to seal the Owls’ 30-24 upset road win over UAB. Also produced 10 tackles (8 solo) and 1 forced fumble.
Rice CB Miles McCord- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Owls’ road win over UAB.
Houston LB JoVanni Stewart- Made that game-winning fumble recovery in the UH Cougars’ 31-24 homecoming win over East Carolina. Also produced 1 assisted tackle.
Houston LB Donovan Mutin- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 forced fumbles in the Cougars’ home win over East Carolina.
Miami (OH) WR Jack Sorenson- Received 8 catches for 138 yards, including a 31-yard catch, in the Redhawks’ 24-17 road win over Ball State.
San Jose State TE Derrick Deese Jr- Received 6 catches for 106 yards, including a 32-yard catch, in the SJSU Spartans’ 27-20 road win over UNLV.
San Jose State LB Kyle Harmon- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Spartans’ road win over UNLV.
San Jose State DE Viliami Fehoko- Produced 3 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 PBU in the Spartans’ road win over UNLV.
Kent State LB Mandela Lawrence- Produced 14 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Golden Flashes’ 34-27 road win over Ohio.
Liberty WR C.J Daniels- Received 7 catches, 130 yards, and 2 TDs (39 and 15) in the Flames’ 35-26 road win over North Texas. Also had a 40-yard catch.
Liberty DE TreShaun Clark- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 PBU in the Flames’ road win over North Texas.
UL-Monroe QB Chandler Rogers- Passed 25-35,369 yards, and 4 TDs in the ULM Warhawks’ 41-31 home win over South Alabama.
UL-Monroe WR Will Derrick- Received 5 catches, 135 yards, and 1 TD (81 yards) in the Wahawks’ home win over South Alabama.
UL-Monrow CB Josh Newton- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Warhawks’ home win over South Alabama.
South Florida RB Jared Manghen- Passed 25-35, 369 yards, and 2 TDs in the USF Bulls’ 34-14 home win over Temple.
South Florida LB Antonio Grier- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo),1 TFL/sack, and 1 INT in the Bulls’ home win over Temple.
Hawaii RB Dedrick Parson- Rushed 25 carries, 161 yards, and 3 TDs (9,1,and 3) in the Rainbow Warriors’ 48-34 home win over New Mexico State. Also had a 21-yard carry.
Hawaii S Khoury Bethley- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT (79-yard TD), 1 PBU, and 2 PBUs in the Rainbow Warriors’ home win over New Mexico State.
The Western Kentucky defense- Produced 7 TFLs/sacks and 9 PBUs in the WKU Hilltoppers’ 34-19 home win over FIU.
Western Kentucky PK Brayden Narveson- Scored 10 points in the Hilltoppers’ home win over FIU. Scored on all 2 FG (including a 26-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts.
The UCF defense- Held the Memphis defense to 266 total yards (including 215 passing yards) in the Golden Knights’ 24-7 home win over Memphis.
UCF CB Davonte Brown- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT (14 yards), and 2 PBUs in the Golden Knights’ home win over Memphis.
UCF CB CB Justin Hodges- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Golden Knights’ home win over Memphis.
UCF DE Big Kat Bryant- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Golden Knights’ home win over Memphis.
Toledo DE Desjuan Johnson- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Rockets’ 34-15 road win over Western Michigan.
SMU QB Tanner Mordecai- 461 total offensive yards and 4 TDs responsible in the Mustangs’ 55-26 home win over Tulane. Passed 30-42, 427 yards, and 3 TDs. Rushed 7 carries, 34 yards, and 1 TD (from 3 yards out). Also had a 16-yard carry.
SMU WR Danny Gray- Received 8 catches for 140 yards, including a 43-yard catch, in the Mustangs’ home win over Tulane.
UTSA RB Sincere McCormick- Rushed 23 carries, 113 yards, and 3 TDs (2,47, and 1) in the Roadrunners’ 45-16 road win over La Tech. His 617 carries, 3,341 yards, 28 TDs, and 16 games with 100 yards are school records among these career rushing categories.
UTSA LB Clarence Hicks- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 2 QB hurries in the Roadrunners’ road win over La Tech.
Florida Atlantic QB N’Kosi Perry- Passed 9-11, 225 yards, and 3 TDs in the FAU Owls’ 38-9 road win over Charlotte.
Florida Atlantic LB Caliph Brice- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery (3 yards), and 2 QB hurries in the Owls’ road win over Charlotte.
MTSU S Reed Blankenship- Produced 9 tackles (led team; all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 PBUs in the Blue Raiders’ 44-13 road win over Connecticut.
MTSU QB Chase Cunningham- Passed 25-36, 297 yards, and 4 TDs in the Blue Raiders’ road win over Connecticut.
Eastern Michigan PK Chad Ryland- Scored 13 points in the EMU Eagles’ 55-24 road win over Bowling Green. Scored on all 2 FG (including a 47-yard FG) and 7 XPK attempts. His 128 career XPKs scored is a school record.
Eastern Michigan QB Ben Bryant- Passed 20-26, 286 yards, and 2 TDs in the Eagles’ road win over Bowling Green.
Buffalo DE Kyler Laing- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs/sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Bulls’ 45-10 road win over Akron.
