Dear Readers,
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is now 24-0 against his former assistant coaches.
I hope all people who have an official vote for national awards really took note of a lot of players such as BYU RB Tyler Allgerier, Oregon State LB Avery Roberts, Appalachian State LB D’Marco Jackson, Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore, San Jose State TE Derrick Deese Jr, and more to name for their performances in wins over their respective opponents. It stinks that the SBC (the Sun Belt Conference) doesn’t get enough tv exposure to see good football teams such as Coastal Carolina and Appalachian State.
Last week, I couldn’t think of who really deserved to be on my weekly Heisman Trophy ballot but this week I had five players who were in consideration. Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker and BYU RB Tyler Allgeier were in consideration to be on the ballot for their performances this past weekend.
Last week, I realized I made a mistake by typing that Wake Forest PK Nick Sciba has scored on 22 straight FG attempts. He was on a streak of scoring on 19 straight FG attempts prior to their eventual 37-34 home win over Louisville. Sciba did make it to his current streak of 22 straight FG attempts during their home win over the Cardinals. My apologies for that error.
Also after this SAT is over, any undefeated team who has a 6-0 start-without a bye-week so far- will be bowl eligible this season. Oklahoma needs to beat Texas. Michigan State needs to beat Rutgers. Kentucky needs to beat LSU. Alabama needs to beat Texas A&M. AND SO ON!!!And those teams will play in a bowl game this year.
Take care all! Sincerely, RICH
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas(238 all-purpose running yards in the Longhorns’ 32-27 road win over TCU. Rushed 35 carries, 216 yards, and 2 TDs of 27 and 4 yards. Received 2 catches for 22 yards, including a 16-yard catch. His 652 rushing yards lead the Big 12 and second nationally.)
2. Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati(Passed 19-32, 297 yards, and 2 TDs in the UC Bearcats’ 24-13 road win over Notre Dame. Also scored a 6-yard rushing TD-on 1st and Goal with 5:08 remaining-to win this game. His 163.8 pass efficiency rating is second in the AAC.)
3. Jayden Daniels, QB, Arizona State(332 total offensive yards in the Sun Devils’ 32-13 road win over UCLA. Passed 13-19, 287 yards, and 2 TDs. Rushed 6 carries for 45 yards, including an 11-yard carry. His 1,387 total offensive yards are second in the Pac-12.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Iowa (4)
4. Cincinnati (5)
5. Oklahoma (7)
6. Penn State (8)
7. Coastal Carolina (9)
8. Oklahoma State (10)
9. BYU (OTM)
10. Michigan (not ranked or mentioned)
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):Oregon (6), Ohio State, Michigan State, Kentucky, Texas, and Auburn
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:
There is another shake-up and some change-ups in my top ten rankings. I had to change undefeated teams around because of poor performances they had in wins over respective opponents. No surprise that #1 Alabama and #2 Georgia had blow-out wins over their respective opponents but will have challenging road games this SAT. The Crimson Tide is coming off a 42-21 home win over Mississippi, who were coming off a bye-week, and exploited all weaknesses that the Ole Miss Rebels had on defense. I really thought Mississippi QB Matt Corral was gonna give that ‘Bama defense all kinds of headaches. That bye-week didn’t pay off for this Mississippi. The Tide showed why they are the defending national champions who remain #1 in the nation. This football team has a road game against Texas A&M for a prime time game this SAT (8 PM, CBS). Consider that game a foregone conclusion in favor of Alabama over Texas A&M….Speaking of Georgia, the Bulldogs are coming off a 37-0 home win over Arkansas, who were among my OTMs last week and was ranked #8 in the AP Sportswriters’ Poll. Like Alabama did to Mississippi, Georgia took advantage of all weaknesses and mistakes made by their visiting opponents. The “Dawgs better pack a lunch because they will have a long, tough game in front of them with a road game against rival Auburn, who are coming off a 24-19 landmark road win over LSU to be among my OTMs, this SAT (3:30 PM, CBS). The Georgia offense will have to do a lot of practicing to go up against this Auburn Tigers defense…Oregon moves down from #6 to among my OTMs because the Ducks totally blew all kinds of momentum, including adding to a 24-17 lead, they had during a 31-24 road loss against upset-minded Stanford, who has a history of having a few wins over then-undefeated Oregon. The Ducks shouldn’t be ranked in the top ten because of their lousy performance against the Cardinal. The only reason I have Oregon among my OTMs with one loss is because of their road win over Ohio State a few weeks ago. Sadly, star RB C.J Verdell suffered a season-ending leg injury during that road loss against Stanford. The Ducks will have to regroup for a home game against California this SAT (10:30 PM, ESPN)…..Iowa moved up from #4 to #3 because of that impressive 51-14 road win over then-undefeated Maryland, who had a 4-0 start prior to kickoff, this past FRI. The Hawkeyes are one of those football teams who aren’t highly known for their offense but beat with their defense. This football team does a great job of capitalizing on favorable field position on both sides of the ball. Iowa will be a true home test against Penn State, who moved up from #8 to #6, this SAT (4 PM). The Nittany Lions are coming off a 24-0 home game over Indiana to remain on a current 9-game winning streak (including a 5-0 start this season) and ranked #4 in the major polls. Remember last season, Iowa had a 41-21 road win over Penn State in Happy Valley. The FOX Big Noon Kickoff show crew will be there in Iowa City for this game, which could be a preview of the Big Ten Championship Game….Cincinnati moved up from #5 to #4 after a 24-13 road win over Notre Dame, who was ranked #3 in my top ten rankings. If the UC Bearcats win out before the bowl game pairings are unveiled, that win over the Fighting Irish should solidify their argument. This football team has a home game against Temple this FRI (7 PM, ESPN)…Oklahoma moved up from #7 to #5 after a 37-31 road win over Kansas State. It took teams such as Oregon and Notre Dame to lose their respective games for me to move the Sooners up in my top ten rankings. If this football team thought playing a road game against Kansas State was tough, this upcoming neutral-site game (at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX) against Texas in the annual Red River Showdown will be tougher. The Longhorns are among my OTMs after a 32-27 road win over TCU. Should the Longhorns defeat the Sooners, Texas will be in the top ten everywhere…Coastal Carolina moved up from #9 to #7 after a 59-6 home win over UL-Monroe. The CCU Chanticleers are a very talented football team but they really need to play somebody. This football team will continue to win out, including a road game against Arkansas State this THURS (7:30 PM, ESPN U), before an Oct.20 road game against Appalachian State to determine who will win the SBC East Division title. This football team better not look past these ASU Red Wolves for these App State Mountaineers…Oklahoma State moved up from #10 to #8 after a 24-14 home win over Baylor. The OSU Cowboys will have a bye-week before an Oct.16 road game against Texas. The Cowboys are looking to remain as one of the two leading teams in the Big 12 standings…Michigan moves up to being ranked #10 in my top ten rankings. The U-M Wolverines had a decisive 38-17 road win over Wisconsin. When Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz had to leave that game with a chest injury, it was game, set, match for Michigan to win this game. I hope Michigan State, Ohio State, and Penn State were watching this game. This football team will have a road game against upset-minded Nebraska this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC). The Michigan defense will have their hands full against Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez… BYU moved up from OTM to #9 in my top ten rankings. The BYU Cougars are coming off a 34-20 road win over Utah State. This football team has a home game against Boise State this SAT (3:30 PM, ABC)…Ohio State keeps getting better and better since that home loss against Oregon a few weeks ago. The Buckeyes are coming off a 52-13 road win over Rutgers. This football team has a home game against Maryland this SAT (Noon, FOX)… Michigan State is one of the most surprising teams this season. The MSU Spartans are improving from a 2-5 mark from last season to a 5-0 start this season. Star RB Kenneth Walker, who is a graduate transfer from Wake Forest, is a difference-maker for this Michigan State offense. This football team, who is ranked #11 in the major polls, is coming off a 48-31 homecoming win over Wake Forest. Still some work has to be done for these Spartans as they have a road game against Rutgers this SAT (Noon, BTN)… Kentucky is among my OTMs because they are on a 5-0 start. The UK Wildcats are coming off a 20-17 home win over Florida, which marks their first win over a top ten since 2010 and their first home win over the Gators since 1986. This football team will have another tough home game against LSU, who are coming off a tough 24-19 home loss against Auburn, this SAT (7:30 PM, SECN). The Kentucky defense will need two DBs to double-up on LSU WR Kayshon Boutte to win this upcoming game…ENJOY THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND!!!!
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
Stanford QB Tanner McKee- Passed 20-36, 230 yards, and 3 TDs in the Cardinal’s 31-24 upset home win over Oregon. Had a 2-yard passing TD (on the last play of regulation; received by WR Elijah Higgins) to force OT. Had a 14-yard passing TD (on 3rd and 11 in 1st OT) to eventually win this game.
Stanford LB Jordan Fox- Produced 8 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble in the Cardinal’s home win over Oregon.
Oklahoma S Pat Fields- Produced 9 tackles (led team; all solo) and 1 PBU in the Sooners’ 37-31 road win over Kansas State.
Oklahoma LB Nik Bonito- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 fumble recovery (70 yards) in the Sooners’ road win over Kansas State. That 70-yard fumble recovery is the longest in school history.
Kansas State RS/WR Malik Knowles- 171 all-purpose running yards in the K-State Wildcats’ home loss against Oklahoma. Returned k kickoffs, 134 yards, and 1 TD (93 yards).
Texas NB Anthony Cook- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Longhorns’ 32-27 road win over TCU.
Texas PK Cameron Dicker- Scored 14 points in the Longhorns’ road win over TCU. Scored on all 4 FG (including 2 FGs from 38 yards out) and 2 XPK attempts. His 338 career scoring points are fifth-most in school history.
Clemson DE K.J Henry- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 2nd and 10 with 0:49 remaining) to seal the Tigers’ 19-13 homecoming win over Boston College. Also produced 1 assisted tackles and 1 QB hurry.
Clemson PK B.T Potter- Scored 13 points in the Tigers’ home win over Boston College. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 40-yard FG) and 1 XPK attempts.
Auburn S Bydarrius Knighten- Made that game-winning INT (on 4th and 6 with 1:09 remaining) to seal the Tigers’ 24-19 road win over LSU. Also produced 5 tackles (2 solo).
Auburn QB Bo Nix- 329 total offensive yards and 2 TDs responsible for in the Tigers’ road win over Auburn. Passed 23-44,255 yards, and 1 TD. Rushed 12 carries, 74 yards, and 1 TD (from 5 yards out). Also had a 12-yard carry.
LSU PK Cade York- Scored 13 points in the LSU Tigers’ home loss against Auburn. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 51-yard FG) and 1 XPK attempt in the LSU TIgers’ home loss against Auburn. Currently on a streak of scoring on 16 straight FG attempts.
Miss. State QB Will Rogers- Passed 46-59, 408 yards, and 3 TDs in the MSU Bulldogs’ 26-22 road win over Texas A&M.
Texas A&M CB Tyrek Hill- Produced 7 tackles (3 solo) and 4 PBUs in the Aggies’ home loss against Miss. State.
Kentucky LB Jacquez Jones- Made that game-winning PBU (on 4th and 8 with 0:18 remaining) to seal the UK Wildcats’ 20-13 home win over Florida. Also produced 9 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry.
N.C State LB Isaiah Moore- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 QB hurry in the Wolfpack’s 34-27 home win over La Tech.
Cincinnati WR Alec Pierce- Received 6 catches for 144 yards, including a 45-yard catch, in the UC Bearcats’ 24-13 road win over Notre Dame.
Cincinnati CB Coby Bryant- Produced 7 tackles (co-led team; 6 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Bearcats’ road win over Notre Dame.
Oklahoma State DE Collin Oliver- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 3 QB hurries in the OSU Cowboys’ 24-14 home win over Baylor.
Michigan State LB Cal Haladay- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the MSU Spartans’ 48-31 homecoming win over Western Kentucky.
Arizona State WR Ricky Pearsall- Received 4 catches, 132 yards, and 2 TDs (65 and 54) in the ASU Sun Devils’ 32-13 road win over UCLA.
Arizona State LB Darien Butler- Produced 9 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 PBU in the Sun Devils’ road win over UCLA.
Alabama RB Brian Robinson- Rushed 36 carries, 171 yards, and 4 TDs (1,1,1, and 2) in the Crimson Tide’s 42-21 home win over Mississippi. Also had a 21-yard carry.
Alabama LB Henry To’oto’o- Transfer from Tennessee. Produced 10 tackles (led team; 3 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry in the Crimson Tide’s home win over Mississippi.
Michigan LB David Ojabo- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the U-M Wolverines’ 38-17 road win over Wisconsin.
Michigan S Daxton Hill- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Wolverines’ road win over Wisconsin.
Michigan P Brad Robbins- Had 5 punts with 44.8 yards per punt in the Wolverines’ road win over Wisconsin. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 43-yard punt landing on the 5-yard line.
Georgia DT Devonte Wyatt- Produced 6 tackles (led team; 3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Bulldogs’ 37-0 home win over Arkansas.
Georgia PK Jack Podlesny- Scored 13 points in the Bulldogs’ home win over Arkansas. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 46-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts.
Georgia RB Zamir White- Scored 2 TDs in the Bulldogs’ home win over Arkansas. Scored a 15-yard rushing TD and returned a blocked punt (in the endzone) for a TD.
Ohio State QB C.J Stroud- Passed 17-23, 330 yards, and 5 TDs in the Buckeyes’ 52-13 road win over Rutgers.
Ohio State WR Chris Olave- 6 catches, 119 yards, and 2 TDs (56 and 11) in the Buckeyes’ road win over Rutgers.
Wake Forest DE Rondell Bothroyd- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on last play) to seal the Demon Deacons’ 37-34 home win over Louisville. Also produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 1 TFL.
Wake Forest PK Nick Sciba- Scored 13 points in the Demon Deacons’ home win over Louisville. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 33-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts. Scored a 29-yard FG (on 4th and 1 with 0:22 remaining) to eventually win this game. His current streak of scoring on 22 straight FG attempts is the longest active streak in the nation. His 351 career scoring points is a school record.
Wake Forest WR Jaquari Roberson- Received 6 catches for 135 yards, including a 42-yard catch, in the Demon Deacons’ home win over Louisville.
Florida State QB Jordan Travis- 244 total offensive yards in the Seminoles’ 33-30 home win over Syracuse. Passed 22-32, 131 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 19 carries for 113 yards, including a 33-yard carry. Had a 25-yard carry (on 3rd and 7 with 0:09 remaining) to help set up an eventual game-winning FG.
Oregon State LB Avery Roberts- Produced 16 tackles (led team; 7 solo) and 1 INT (8 yards) in the OSU Beavers’ 27-24 home win over Washington.
Oregon State CB Rejzohn Wright- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 fumble recovery in the Beavers’ home win over Washington.
Washington DT Sam Taimani- Produced 9 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 fumble recovery (13 yards), and 1 QB hurry in the Huskies’ road loss against Oregon State.
Texas Tech LB Colin Schooler- Produced 15 tackles (led team;9 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Red Raiders’ 23-20 road win over West Virginia.
West Virginia WR Isaiah Esdle- Received 6 catches, 113 yards, and 1 TD (14 yards) in the Mountaineers’ home loss against Texas Tech.
Virginia S Joey Blount- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo) and 1 PBU in the Cavaliers’ 30-28 road win over Miami.
Virignia CB Nick Grant- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo and 3 PBUs in the Cavaliers’ road win over Miami.
Virginia DE Mandy Alonso- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks in the Cavaliers’ road win over Miami.
Miami RB Cam’Ron Harris- Produced 14 carries, 111 yards, and 2 TDs (each from 1 yard out) in the Hurricanes’ home loss against Virginia.
Vanderbilt PK Joseph Bulovas- Scored 12 points in the Commodores’ 30-28 comeback home win over Connecticut. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 39-yard FG) and 3 XPK attempts. Scored a 31-yard FG (on last play) to win this game.
Vanderbilt LB Anfernee Orji- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo) and 3 TFLs in the Commodores’ home win over Connecticut.
Minnesota S Tyler Nubin- Made that game-winning INT (4 yards; on 3rd and 10 with 0:47 remaining) to seal the Golden Gophers’ 20-13 road win over Purdue.
Minnesota LB Jack Gibbens- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 5 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Golden Gophers’ road win over Purdue.
Minnesota P Mark Crawford- Had 6 punts with 51.3 yards per punt in the Golden Gophers’ road win over Purdue. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 45-yard punt landing on the 2-yard line.
South Carolina S Jaylan Foster- Produced 11 tackles (led team; all solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 forced fumbles in the Gamecocks’ 23-14 home win over Troy.
South Carolina PK Parker White- Scored 11 points in the Gamecocks’ home win over Troy. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 48-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts. His 65 career FGs scored are third-most in school history.
Illinois RB Chase Brown- Rushed 26 carries, 257 yards, and 2 TDs (31 and 80) in the Fighting Illini’s 24-14 home win over Charlotte.
USC PK Parker Lewis- Scored 13 points in the Trojans’ 37-14 road win over Colorado. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 49-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts.
USC LB Drake Jackson- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, 1 fumble recovery (11 yards), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Trojans’ road win over Colorado.
Washington State DE Brennan Jackson- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 PBU in the WSU Cougars’ 21-6 road win over California.
Penn State LB Brandon Smith- Produced 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, 1 blocked FG attempt, and 1 QB hurry in the Nittany Lions’ 24-0 home win over Indiana.
North Carolina WR Josh Downs- Received 8 catches, 168 yards, and 1 TD (63 yards) in the Tar Heels’ 38-7 home win over rival Duke.
Pittsburgh WR Taysir Mack- Transfer from Indiana. Received 5 catches, 121 yards, and 1 TD (55 yards) in the Pitt Panthers’ 52-21 road win over Georgia Tech.
Pittsburgh LB John Petrishen- Produced 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT (33-yard TD) in the Panthers’ road win over Georgia Tech.
Iowa PK Caleb Shudak- Scored 15 points in the Hawkeyes’ 51-14 road win over Maryland. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 41-yard FG) and 6 XPK attempts.
The Iowa defense- Produced 7 turnovers (including 6 INTs) in the Hawkeyes’ road win over Maryland.
Iowa LB Riley Moss- Produced 5 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT in the Hawkeyes’ road win over Maryland.
Tennessee RB Tiyon Evans- Rushed 15 carries, 156 yards, and 3 TDs (8,92, and 1-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the Volunteers’ 62-24 road win over Missouri.
Tennessee LB Jeremy Banks- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 INT (32 yards) in the Volunteers’ road win over Missouri.
The Nebraska offensive line- Helped this offense have 657 total yards (including 427 rushing yards) in the Cornhuskers’ 56-7 homecoming win over Northwestern.
Nebraska LB JoJo Domann- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 3 TFls, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the Cornhuskers’ home win over Northwestern.
Iowa State QB Brock Purdy- 282 total offensive yards in the Cyclones’ 59-7 home win over Kansas. Passed 17-22,245 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 5 carries for 37 yards, including a 15-yard carry.
Navy LB Taylor Robinson- Made that game-winning INT (on 4th and 15 with 0:24 remaining) to seal the Midshipmen’s 34-30 home win over UCF. Also produced 2 tackles (1 solo) and 1 fumble recovery.
Navy LB Diego Fagot- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Midshipmen’s home win over UCF.
Louisiana LB Chauncey Manae- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 QB hurry in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 20-18 road win over South Alabama.
South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert- Received 6 catches for 143 yards, including a 61-yard catch, in the USA Jaguars’ home loss against Louisiana.
BYU RB Tyler Allgeier- Rushed 22 carries, 218 yards, and 3 TDs (22,59, and 1) in the BYU Cougars’ 34-20 road win over Utah State. Also had a 67-yard carry.
Liberty QB Malik Willis- 431 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Flames’ 36-12 road win over UAB. Passed 13-19, 287 yards, and 1 TD. Rushed 15 carries, 144 yards, and 2 TDs (8 and 1). Also had a 25-yard carry.
Liberty WR Demario Douglas- Received 4 catches for 128 yards, including a 70-yard catch, in the Flames’ road win over UAB.
Liberty LB Storey Jackson- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 INT (8 yards) in the Flames’ road win over UAB.
Temple WR Amad Anderson Jr- Received 3 catches, 108 yards, and 1 TD (53 yards) in the Owls’ 34-31 homecoming win over Memphis.
Hawaii S Khoury Bethley- Produced 9 tackles (co-led team; 6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 2 INTs (including a 27-yard INT return), and 1 forced fumble in the Rainbow Warriors’ 27-24 homecoming win over Fresno State.
Hawaii CB Hugh Nelson- Made that game-winning INT (on 1st and 10 with 0:09 remaining) to seal the Rainbow Warriors’ home win over Fresno State. Also produced 3 tackles (all solo) and 1 forced fumble.
Rice S George Nyakwol- Produced 9 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Owls’ 24-19 home win over Southern Miss.
San Jose State TE Derrick Deese Jr- Received 7 catches, 130 yards, and 1 TD (12 yards) in the SJSU Spartans’ 37-31 home win over New Mexico State. Also had a 27-yard catch.
San Jose State CB Nehemiah Shelton- Produced 10 tackles (co-led team; 7 solo), 1 INT (13 yards), and 1 PBU in the Spartans’ home win over New Mexico State
MTSU RB Chaton Mobley- Rushed 15 carries, 132 yards, and 1 TD (41 yards) in the Blue Raiders’ 34-28 upset home win over Marshall.
The MTSU defense- Produced 6 turnovers (including 4 fumble recoveries) in the Blue Raiders’ home win over Marshall.
MTSU S Reed Blankenship- Produced 7 tackles (5 solo), 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries (including a 90-yard TD), and 1 PBU in the Blue Raiders’ home win over Marshall.
MTSU LB Jurriente Davis- Produced 8 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 QB hurries in the Blue Raiders’ home win over Marshall.
Western Michigan WR Skyy Moore- Received 11 catches, 163 yards, and 2 TDs (12 and 64) in the WMU Broncos’ 24-17 road win over Buffalo.
UTEP S Dy’Vonne Inyang- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 fumble recovery (2 yards) in the Miners’ 28-21 homecoming win over Old Dominion.
Nevada RB Toa Taua- Rushed 12 carries, 124 yards, and 2 TDs (12 and 22) in the Wolfpack’s 41-31 road win over Boise State. Also had a 38-yard carry.
Nevada LB Daiyan Henley- Produced 7 tackles (6 solo), 1 INT (9 yards), 1 fumble recovery, and 1 QB hurry in the Wolfpack’s road win over Boise State.
Nevada PK Brandon Talton- Scored 15 points in the Wolfpack’s road win over Boise State. Scored on all 4 FG (including 2 FGs from 38 yards out) and 3 XPK attempts.
Ball State WR/RS Justin Hall- 185 all-purpose running yards in the Cardinals’ 28-16 home win over Army. Returned 1 kickoff for a 99-yard TD. Received 7 catches for 78 yards, including a 16-yard catch.
Ball State LB Clayton Coll- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 forced fumble in the Cardinals’ home win over Army.
Miami (OH) WR Mac Hippenhammer- Received 8 catches for 170 yards, including a 51-yard catch, in the Redhawks’ 28-17 home win over Central Michigan.
Miami DE Ben Kimplet- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 2 QB hurries in the Redhawks’ home win over Central Michigan.
Ohio DE Will Evans- Produced 6 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Bobcats’ 34-17 road win over Akron.
Ohio RB De’Montre Tuggle- Rushed 17 carries, 201 yards, and 1 TD (26 yards) in the Bobcats’ road win over Akron. Also had a 63-yard carry.
SMU LB Gary Wiley- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Mustangs’ 41-17 homecoming win over South Florida.
East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell- Rushed 15 carries, 222 yards, and 2 TDs (68 and 30) in the ECU Pirates’ 52-29 home win over Tulane.
East Carolina CB Ja’Quan McMillian- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL,1 INT, and 3 PBUs in the Pirates’ home win over Tulane.
Appalachian State LB D’Marco Jackson- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT (6 yards), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the App State Mountaineers’ 45-16 road win over Georgia State.
Appalachian State LB Trey Cobb- Produced 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Mountaineers’ road win over Georgia State.
Appalachian State WR Corey Sutton- Received 4 catches, 106 yards, and 1 TD (79 yards) in the Mountaineers’ road win over Georgia State.
Appalachian State P Xaiver Subotsch- Had 4 punts with 38.8 yards per punt in the Mountaineers’ road win over Georgia State. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 35-yard punt landing on the 1-yard line.
Air Force LB Vince Sanford- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 3 TFLs/sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the AFA Falcons’ 38-10 home win over New Mexico.
The Georgia Southern offensive line- Helped this offense have 503 yards and score 7 TDs (all in rushing) in the Eagles’ 59-33 home win over Arkansas State.
Georgia Southern RB Logan Wright- Rushed 10 carries, 214 yards, and 2 TDs (59 and 41) in the Eagles’ home win over Arkansas State.
Florida Atlantic WR Je’Quan Burton- Received 7 catches, 121 yards, and 1 TD (42 yards) in the FAU Owls’ 58-21 home win over FIU.
Florida Atlantic RB Johnny Ford- 193 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Owls’ home win over FIU. Rushed 16 carries, 102 yards, and 1 TD (10 yards). Also had a 29-yard carry. Received 2 catches, 91 yards, and 1 TD (89 yards).
Houston CB/RS Marcus Jones- Returned 4 punts for 75 yards, including a 47-yard punt return, in the UH Cougars’ 45-10 road win over Tulsa. Also produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 2 PBUs.
Houston DE D’Anthony Jones- Produced 2 tackles (all assisted), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Cougars’ road win over Tulsa.
Coastal Carolina QB Grayson McCall- Completed all 13 pass attempts, 212 yards, and 2 TDs in the CCU Chanticleers’ 59-6 home win over UL-Monroe.
