Congratulations to Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly for surpassing Kneute Rockne as the all-time winningest head coach in Notre Dame football history. There is some controversy about this milestone. Notre Dame will include the those 21 vacated wins from 2012-13 (including a 12-1 mark from 2012) in their records while the NCAA won’t count those wins. As you know, the NCAA stripped the Fighting Irish of those wins because of NCAA violations, such as academic infractions. You are also punishing players who had nothing to do with that infraction and take something they put a lot of hardwork and sacrifice into. Two ways to look at this thought: A) Notre Dame should cop to the NCAA meaning if the NCAA won’t count those wins for their records, then the Fighting Irish shouldn’t count those wins in their records and B) the NCAA should know that once something goes down, outcomes and decisions should remain final and academic. I believe in the B part because it is what it is and you can’t change it. But the NCAA should sanction fines, bowl bans, and probations for violations that someone like they did for the Irish instead of stripping wins-vacant or forfeit.
I hope all people who have an official vote for national awards really took note of a lot of players such as Iowa LB Jack Campbell, East Carolina CB JaQuan McMillian, Auburn PK Anders Carlson, Michigan State PK Matt Coghlin, Oklahoma State S Kolby Harvell-Peel, UTSA RB Sincere McCormick, Oklahoma State LB Malcolm Rodriguez, UTSA PK Hunter Duplesis, and more to name for their performances in wins over their respective opponents.
We have one month of this 2021 season in the books. There are a lot of teams who have surprised me with a 3-1 and a 4-0 start. The most surprising team with a 4-0 mark is Michigan State, who were coming off a 2-6 mark from last season. I thought the MSU Spartans would finish dead last in the Big Ten East Division. I really thought Northwestern or Miami, who had road games against Michigan State, would get a win over the Spartans. The most surprising team with a 3-1 mark is Oregon State. The OSU Beavers had a 30-21 road loss against Purdue in their season-opener. Before this season, I didn’t think Oregon State would get a road win over USC. I really thought the Beavers would have a 2-2 start or worse in September 2021.
Congratulations to Oregon State on their 45-27 road win over USC, which marked their first road win over the Trojans since 1960.
ESPN College Gameday will be in Athens, GA for the Arkansas at Georgia game this SAT while FOX Big Noon Kickoff will emanate from Madison, WI for the Michigan at Wisconsin game.
As you scroll down to the GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS section, I think the Romney Brothers are the first pair of brothers to be listed in the same game that I have ever done as they played a role in helping the BYU Cougars have a 35-27 home win over South Florida.
Take care all! Sincerely, RICH
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
(Passed 20-22, 313 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT in the Crimson Tide’s 63-14 home win over Southern Miss. His 188.5 pass efficiency rating leads the SEC and fifth nationally.)
2. Emory Jones, QB, Florida
(353 total offensive yards in the Gators’ 38-14 home win over Tennessee. Passed 21-27, 209 yards, and 2 TDs. Rushed 15 carries for 144 yards, including a 49-yard carry. His 70 pass completions and 376 rushing yards are fifth in the SEC.)
3. Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah
(Produced 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 INT in the Utes’ 24-13 homecoming win over Washington State. His 8 TFLs lead the Pac-12 and tied third nationally with five other defensive players nationally.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Notre Dame (7)
4. Iowa (5)
5. Cincinnati (4)
6. Oregon
7. Oklahoma (3)
8. Penn State
9. Coastal Carolina
10. Oklahoma State (OTM)
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):Ohio State, BYU, Mississippi, and Arkansas
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 home games this SAT. The Crimson Tide will have a home game against Mississippi, who are coming off a bye-week, this SAT (3:30 PM, CBS) while the Bulldogs have a home game against Arkansas this SAT (Noon, ESPN). I have Mississippi and Arkansas among my OTMs because they are each on their first 4-0 start in who knows how long and could pull off upsets in their respective games. Even though those visiting teams are the underdogs, we got to give them the benefit of the doubt. If either of those visiting underdogs win, they will definitely be in the top ten rankings everywhere….I know the EICH will be happy about this but I had to do this. I had to move Notre Dame from #7 to #3 in my top ten rankings. The Fighting Irish were impressive in their 41-13 neutral-site win (in Chicago, IL) over Wisconsin-no question about it. I really thought it would be a competitive game with a lot of defense but Irish eyes were smiling. More challenges are on the horizon for this football team as Notre Dame will have a home game against #5 Cincinnati, who are coming off a bye-week, this SAT (2:30 PM, NBC). IF the UC Bearcats defeat the Irish, consider them FOR REAL! and that is a message to the CFB Playoff Selection Committee…Oregon remains ranked #6 in my top ten rankings. During a 41-19 home win over Arizona, I really thought the Wildcats were gaining up on these Ducks when Oregon was ahead by 8 points. This game was a foregone conclusion because the Ducks were going to win this game. Had the Ducks not covered the spread, Oregon would’ve ranked somewhere between #7-10 in my top ten rankings. The Ducks will keep winning, including a road game against upset-minded Stanford this SAT (3:30 PM, ABC)…I had to move Oklahoma down from #3 to #7 because they played horribly in a 16-13 home win over West Virginia in a game they could’ve lost. It took lucky breaks when it mattered most for the Sooners to eventually win this game over the Mountaineers. Oklahoma better practice hard for a road game against Kansas State, who has won the last two meetings against the Sooners, this SAT (3:30 PM, FOX). Last season, the Sooners’ blew a 21-point lead and eventually lost to the K-State Wildcats, which was the first loss with QB Spencer Rattler under center. Here is some good news for the Oklahoma defense- Kansas State QB Skylar Thompson, who led the Wildcats to those wins, is likely out of action for this game because of a knee injury…Iowa moved down from #5 to #4 because they need more offensive firepower. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 24-14 home win over Colorado State. Could’ve done better. This football team has a road game against Maryland, who also is on a surprising 4-0 start, this FRI (8 PM, FS1). I think the Hawkeyes will find ways to beat the Terrapins. Should the U-M Terps win over these Hawks, they will be among my OTMs and QB Taulia Tagovailoa could be in the conversation for the Heisman Trophy for however long possible…#8 Penn State remains on a current eight-game winning streak (including a 4-0 start this season), including a 38-17 home win over Villanova. The NIttany Lions are making up from a disastrous 4-5 mark from last season. Penn State will have a home game against Indiana this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC)…Oklahoma State is the new addition in my top ten rankings. The OSU Cowboys moved from among my OTMs to #10. Finally, these Pokes have a win by double-digits. Oklahoma State is coming off a 31-20 home win over Kansas State. The Cowboys have a home game against Baylor, who is ranked #21 in the AP Sportswriters’ Poll, this SAT (7 PM, ESPN2)…Coastal Carolina remains ranked #9 in my top ten rankings. The Chanticleers are coming off a 53-3 home win over Massachusetts. This football team has a home game against UL-Monroe this SAT (2:30 PM)….Ohio State continues to improve since that early-season home loss against Oregon. The Buckeyes are coming off a 59-7 home win over Akron. This football team has a road game against upset-minded Rutgers this SAT (3:30 PM, BTN)…BYU remains on a current six-game winning streak (including a 4-0 start this season). The BYU Cougars were considered candidates to replace Texas A&M as the #10 team in my top ten rankings but they were letting up in their 35-27 home win over South Florida. This football team could’ve done better than last week’s performance. BYU will play a road game against Utah State this FRI (9 PM, CBSSN)…If Michigan remains undefeated after a road win over Wisconsin this SAT (Noon, FOX), the U-M Wolverines will be among my OTMs for sure…
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
Oklahoma PK Gabe Brkic- Scored 10 points in the Sooners’ 16-13 home win over West Virginia. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 35-yard FG) and 1 XPK attempts. Scored a 30-yard FG (on last play) to win this game. His 45 career FGs scored are sixth-most in school history.
Oklahoma S Delarrin Turner-Yell-
Produced 8 tackles (5 solo),1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Sooners’ home win over West Virginia.
N.C State LB Isaiah Moore- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 3 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 PBU, and 3 QB hurries in the Wolfpack’s 27-21 home win over Clemson.
Michigan State PK Matt Coghlin-Scored 11 points in the MSU Spartans’ 23-20 home win over Nebraska. Kicked 3-4 FGs (including a 27-yard FG) and scored on all 2 XPK attempts. Scored a 21-yard FG (on 3rd and 3 in 1st OT) to win this game. His 69 career FGs scored are second-most in school history.
Michigan State RS/WR Jayden Reed- 192 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Spartans’ home win over Nebraska.
Michigan State LB Quavaris Crouch- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo)), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Spartans’ home win over Nebraska.
Arkansas WR Treylon Burks- Received 6 catches, 167 yards, and 1 TD (85 yards) in the Razorbacks’ 20-10 neutral-site win (in Arlington, TX) over Texas A&M.Arkansas DE Tre Williams- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 3 QB hurries in the Razorbacks’ neutral-site win over Texas A&MArkansas LB Grant Morgan- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, 1 PBU, and 3 QB hurries in the Razorbacks’ neutral-site win over Texas A&
M. Oregon S Bennett Williams- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo) and 2 INTs (including a 68-yard TD) in the Ducks’ 41-19 home win over Arizona.
Notre Dame RS/RB Chris Tyree- Returned 3 kickoffs, 132 yards, and 1 TD (96 yards) in the Fighting Irish’s 41-13 neutral-site win (in Chicago, IL) over Wisconsin.
The Notre Dame defense- Produced 5 turnovers (including 4 INTs) in the Fighting Irish’s neutral-site win over Wisconsin.
Notre Dame DT Jayson Ademilola- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Fighting Irish’s neutral-site win over Wisconsin.
Notre Dame CB Cam Hart- Produced 2 INTs in the Fighting Irish’s neutral-site win over Wisconsin.
Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 QB hurry in the Crimson Tide’s 63-14 home win over Southern Miss.
Alabama WR/RS Jameson Williams- 256 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Crimson Tide’s home win over Southern Miss. Returned 3 kickoffs, 177 yards, and 1 TD (100 yards). Received 1 catch for an 81-yard TD.
Ohio State QB Kyle McCord- First career start. Passed 13-18, 319 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT in the Buckeyes’ 59-7 home win over Akron.
Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson- Received 4 catches for 124 yards, including a 57-yard catch, in the Buckeyes’ home win over Akron.
Ohio State DT Haskell Garrett- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo) and 3 TFLs/sacks in the Buckeyes’ home win over Akron.
LSU QB Max Johnson- Passed 17-27, 280 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT in the LSU Tigers’ 28-25 road win over Miss. State.
Michigan S Daxton Hill- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, 1 PBU, and 2 QB hurries in the U-M Wolverines’ 20-13 homecoming win over Rutgers.
Indiana LB Micah McFadden- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 8 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 PBU in the Hoosiers’ 33-31 road win over Western Kentucky.
Indiana CB Tiawan Mullen- Produced 2 tackles (1 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Hoosiers’ road win over Western Kentucky.
Indiana PK Charles Campbell- Scored 15 points in the Hoosiers’ road win over Western Kentucky. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 46-yard FG) and 3 XPK attempts.
Syracuse LB Mikel Jones- Produced 8 tackles (led team; all solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 fumble recovery in the Orange’s 24-21 home win over Liberty. Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 1st and 10 with 3:35 remaining) to set up a game-winning FG (on last play) to win this game.
Syracuse LB Wax Marlowe- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 3 TFLs/sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Orange’s home win over Liberty.
Syracuse RB Sean Tucker- Rushed 32 carries, 169 yards, and 1 TD (27 yards) in the Orange’s home win over Liberty.
Iowa LB Jack Campbell- Produced 18 tackles (led team; 7 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Hawkeyes’ 24-14 home win over Colorado State.
Iowa P Tory Taylor- Had 8 punts with 43. 5 yards per punt in the Hawkeyes’ home win over Colorado State. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 50-yard punt landing on the 1-yard line.
Baylor RB/RS Trestan Ebner- 212 all-purpose running yards in the Bears’ 31-29 home win over Iowa State. Returned 3 kickoffs, 121 yards, and 1 TD (98 yards). Returned 2 punts for 47 yards, including a 41-yard kickoff return.
Baylor LB Garmon Randolph- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT (2 yards) in the Bears’ home win over Iowa State.
Iowa State RB Breece Hall- 241 all-purpose running yards and scored 3 TDs in the Cyclones’ road loss against Baylor. Rushed 27 carries, 190 yards, and 2 TDs (each from 2 yards out). Also had a 42-yard carry. Received 5 catches, 51 yards, and 1 TDs (16 yards). Also had a 21-yard catch. His current streak of 16 straight games with scoring a rushing TD is a Big 12 record. His 40 career scoring TDs is a school record.
Kentucky PK Matt Ruffolo- Scored 10 points in the UK Wildcats’ 16-10 road win over South Carolina. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 43-yard FG) and 1 XPK attempts.
South Carolina P Kai Kroeger- Had 5 punts with 42.8 yards per punt in the Gamecocks’ home loss against Kentucky. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 56-yard punt landing on the 3-yard line.
Boston College CB Brandon Sebastian- Made that game-winning INT (in the endzone; on 1st and 10 in 1st OT) to seal the BC Eagles’ 41-34 home win over Missouri. Also produced 7 tackles (6 solo).Boston College RB Patrick Garwo- Rushed 25 carries, 175 yards, and 2 TDs (67 and 3) in the Eagles’ home win over Missouri.
Missouri PK Harrison Mevis- Scored 10 points in the Tigers’ road loss against Boston College. Scored on all 2 FG (including a career-long 56 yards) and 4 XPK attempts. Scored that 56-yard FG to force OT, which puts him on a current streak of scoring on 13 straight FG attempts.
Washington LB Ryan Bowman- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 1st and Goal in 1st OT) to seal the Huskies’ 31-24 home win (1 OT) over California. Also produced 4 tackles (led team; 3 solo) and 1 TFL/sack.
Washington CB Kyler Gordon- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 9 solo) and 2 INTs in the Huskies’ home win over California.
Louisville P Mark Vassett- Had 6 punts with 48 yards per punt in the Cardinals’ 31-23 road win over Florida State. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 73-yard punt landing on the 4-yard line.
Auburn S Smoke Monday- Made that game-winning INT (36-yard TD; on 2nd and 10 with 0:31 remaining) to seal the TIgers’ homecoming win over Georgia State. Also produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 1 TFL.
Auburn CB/RS Nehemiah Pritchett- Returned 5 kickoffs for 165 yards, including a 72-yard kickoff return, in the TIgers’ home win over Georgia State. Also produced 1 PBU.
Auburn PK Anders Carlson- Scored 14 points in the TIgers’ home win over Georgia State. Kicked 4-5 FGs (including a 45-yard FG) and scored on all 2 XPK attempts. His 62 career FGs scored are second-most in school history.
Oklahoma State S Kolby Harvell-Peel- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT in the OSU Cowboys’ 31-20 home win over Kansas State.
Oklahoma State LB Malcolm Rodriguez- Produced 7 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 QB hurries in the Cowboys’ home win over Kansas State.
Oklahoma State CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse- Produced 4 tackles (all solo) and 3 PBUs in the Cowboys’ home win over Kansas State.
Utah CB Clark Phillips- Made that game-winning INT (54-yard TD; on 4th and 8 with 2:19 remaining) to seal the Utes’ 24-13 homecoming win over Washington State. Also produced 5 tackles (all solo).
UCLA WR Kyle Phillips- Received 5 catches, 120 yards, and 2 TDs in the Bruins’ 35-24 road win over Stanford. Scored that 5-yard receiving TD (on 3rd and Goal with 2:30 remaining) to win this game.
Virginia Tech P Peter Moore- Had 6 punts with 44.7 yards in the Hokies’ 21-10 home win over Richmond. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 50-yard punt landing on the 3-yard line.
Penn State QB Sean Clifford- Passed 19-26, 401 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT in the Nittany Lions’ 38-17 home win over Villanova.
Penn State WR Parker Washington- Received 5 catches, 148 yards, and 2 TDs (52 and 23) in the Nittany Lions’ home win over Villanova. Also had a 67-yard catch.
Penn State P/PK Jordan Stout- Had 4 punts with 38.5 yards per punt in the Nittany Lions’ home win over Villanova. Had all punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 44-yard punt landing on the 2-yard line.
Georgia Tech Jeff Sims- 240 total offensive yards and 4 TDs responsible for in the Yellow Jackets’ 45-22 neutral-site win (in Atlanta, GA) over North Carolina. Rushed 10 carries, 128 yards, and 3 TDs (11,1, and 50). Passed 10-13, 112 yards, and 3 TDs.
Georgia Tech PK Brent Cimglia- Transfer from Tennessee. Scored 13 points in the Yellow Jackets’ neutral-site win over North Carolina. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 34-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts.
Georgia Tech LB Quez Jackson- Produced 10 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery (23 yards) in the Yellow Jackets’ neutral-site win over North Carolina.
Arizona State P Eddie Czaplicki- Had 4 punts with 43.5 yards per punt in the ASU Sun Devils’ 35-13 home win over Colorado. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 44-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Florida S Trey Dean III- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 PBU in the Gators’ 38-14 home win over Tennessee.
Wake Forest PK Nick Sciba- Scored on 13 points in the Demon Deacons’ 37-17 road win over Virginia. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 46-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts. His current streak of scoring on 22 straight FG attempts is the longest active streak in the nation. His 338 career scoring points is a school record.
Duke RB Mataeo Durant- 186 all-purpose running yards in the Blue Devils’ 52-33 home win over Kansas. Rushed 21 carries, 124 yards, and 1 TD (57 yards). Received 3 catches for 62 yards, including a 53-yard catch.
Maryland WR Dontay Demus- Received 4 catches, 108 yards, and 1 TD (33 yards) in the Terrapins’ 37-16 home win over Kent State.
Oregon State RB B.J Baylor- Rushed 23 carries for 158 yards, including a 40-yard carry, in the OSU Beavers’ 45-27 road win over USC.
Oregon State WR Tyjon Lindsey- Received 5 catches, 102 yards, and 2 TDs (13 and 17) in the Beavers’ road win over USC. Also had 33-yard catch.
Northwestern RB Evan Hull- Rushed 22 carries, 216 yards, and 2 TDs (17 and 90) in the Wildcats’ 35-6 home win over Ohio.T
exas RB Bijan Robinson- 192 all-purpose running yards in the Longhorns’ 70-35 home win over Texas Tech. Rushed 18 carries for 137 yards, including a 33-yard carry. Received 2 catches, 54 yards, and 1 TD (38 yards on 1st series).
Texas WR Xaiver Worthy- Received 5 catches, 100 yards, and 3 TDs (23,3, and 62) in the Longhorns’ home win over Texas Tech.
Miami RB CamRon Harris- 183 all-purpose running yards and scored 3 TDs in the Hurricanes’ 69-0 home win over Central Connecticut State. Rushed 10 carries, 100 yards, and 2 TDs (51 and 2-each scored in the 2nd quarter). Received 1 catch for an 83-yard TD.
The Pittsburgh offensive line- Helped this offense have a single-game school record of 707 total yards in the Pitt Panthers’ 77-7 home win over New Hampshire.
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett- Passed 24-28, 403 yards, and 5 TDs in the Panthers’ home win over New Hampshire.Pittsburgh WR Jordan Addison- Received 6 catches, 179 yards, and 3 TDs (24,47, and 46) in the Panthers’ home win over New Hampshire.
Appalachian State RB Nate Noel- Rushed 20 carries for 187 yards, including a 41-yard carry, in the App State Mountaineers’ 31-30 home win over Marshall.
Appalachian State P Xaiver Subotsch- Had 3 punts with 37.3 yards per punt in the Mountaineers’ home win over Marshall. Had all punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 25-yard punt landing on the 1-yard line.
Buffalo LB Kadofi Wright- Produced 10 tackles (co-led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Bulls’ 35-34 road win over Old Dominion.
UTSA PK Hunter Duplesis- Scored 7 points in the Roadrunners’ 31-28 comeback road win over Memphis. Scored a 42-yard FG (on last play) to win this game and scored on all 4 XPK attempts. His 187 career scoring points (36 FGs and 82 XPKs scored) are second-most in school history.
UTSA RB Sincere McCormick- Rushed 42 carries, 184 yards, and 3 TDs (12,8, and 1) in the Roadrunners’ road win over Memphis. Also had a 22-yard carry. His 529 carries, 2,902 yards, 24 TDs, and 13 games with 100 yards are school records among these career rushing categories.
UTSA LB Clarence Hicks- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Roadrunners’ road win over Memphis.
Memphis TE Sean Dykes- Received 6 catches, for 167 yards, including a 53-yard catch, in the Tigers’ home loss against UTSA.
Memphis LB Xaiver Cullens- Produced 16 tackles (8 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 sack, and 2 QB hurries in the Tigers’ home loss against UTSA.
Charlotte QB Chris Reynolds- 372 total offensive yards and 5 TDs responsible for in the 49ers’ 42-39 home win over MTSU. Passed 25-36, 339 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 9 carries, 32 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out). Also had a 9-yard carry.
Charlotte WR Grant DuBose- Received 9 catches, 114 yards, and 2 TDs (17 and 12-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the 49ers’ home win over MTSU. Also had a 22-yard carry.
Bowling Green S Jordan Anderson- Made that game-winning INT (on 1st and 10 with 0:17 remaining) to seal the Falcons’ 14-10 upset road win over Minnesota.
UAB CB Starling Thomas V- Produced 3 tackles (all solo), 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 PBU in the Blazers’ 28-21 road win over Tulane.
BYU QB Baylor Romney- Passed 20-25, 305 yards, and 3 TDs in the BYU Cougars’ 35-27 home win over South Florida.
BYU WR Gunner Romney- Received 5 catches, 119 yards, and 1 TD (47 yards) in the Cougars’ home win over South Florida.
Fresno State QB Jake Haener- Passed 30-42, 378 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT in the Bulldogs’ 38-30 home win over UNLV.
Fresno State WR Jalen Cropper- Received 10 catches, 108 yards, and 4 TDs (14,23,25, and 26) in the Bulldogs’ home win over UNLV.
Fresno State WR Keric Wheatfall- Received 5 catches for 115 yards, including a 55-yard catch, in the Bulldogs’ home win over UNLV.
Fresno State DE Arron Mosby- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 PBUs in the Bulldogs’ home win over UNLV.
SMU WR Danny Gray- Received 4 catches, 130 yards, and 1 TD (68 yards on 1st series) in the Mustangs’ 42-34 road win over rival TCU.
SMU DE Turner Coxe- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Mustangs’ road win over TCU.
Tulsa QB Davis Brin- Passed 17-25, 355 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT in the Golden Hurricanes’ 41-34 home win over Arkansas State.C
oastal Carolina WR Jaivon Heiligh- Received 5 catches, 118 yards, and 1 TD (23 yards) in the CCU Chanticleers’ 53-3 home win over Massachusetts. Also had a 52-yard catch.
Wyoming DE Solomon Byrd- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 QB hurries in the Cowboys’ 24-22 road win over Connecticut.
East Carolina CB Ja’Quan McMillian- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 1 TFL,1 INT (23-yard TD), and 5 PBUs in the ECU Pirates’ 31-28 home win over Charleston Southern. Made that game-winning solo tackle (on last play) to win this game.
Central Michigan CB Donte Kent- Made that game-winning INT (on last play) to seal the CMU Chippewas’ 31-27 home win over FIU. Also produced 6 tackles (2 solo) and 2 PBUs.
Central Michigan DE Troy Hairston II- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 2 sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the Chippewas’ home win over FIU.
La Tech LB Trey Baldwin- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 PBU in the Bulldogs’ 24-17 home win over North Texas.
UTEP WR Jacob Cowing- Received 7 catches, 174 yards, and 1 TD (55 yards) in the Miners’ 20-13 home win over New Mexico. Also had a 57-yard catch.
UTEP DE Praise Amaewhule- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, 2 PBUs, and 7 QB hurries in the Miners’ home win over New Mexico.
Houston LB Derek Parish- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in the UH Cougars’ 28-20 home win over Navy.
Louisiana P Rhys Byrns- Had 7 punts with 41.3 yards per punt in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 28-20 road win over Georgia Southern. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 44-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Army QB Christain Anderson- Rushed 15 carries, 236 yards, and 2 TDs (72 and 75) in the Black Knights’ 23-10 home win over Miami (OH). Army LB Arik Smith- Produced 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 QB hurries in the Black Knights’ home win over Miami (OH).
Rice RB Jordan Myers- Rushed 26 carries, 160 yards, and 4 TDs (1,1,1, and 64) in the Owls’ 48-34 home win over Texas Southern.
Rice WR Cedric Patterson- Received 3 catches, 108 yards, and 1 TD (73 yards on 1st series) in the Owls’ home win over Texas Southern.
Rice S George Nyakwol- Produced 7 tackles (led team; all solo), 1 INT (8 yards), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Owls’ home win over Texas Southern.
Western Michigan DE Ali Fayad- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 3 QB hurries in the WMU Broncos’ 23-3 home win over San Jose State.
Western Michigan LB Ryan Selig- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (12 yards), and 1 fumble recovery in the Broncos’ home win over San Jose State.
Western Michigan CB Dorian Jackson- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Broncos’ home win over San Jose State.
Hawaii WR Nick Mardner- Received 4 catches, 120 yards, and 1 TD (74 yards) in the Rainbow Warriors’ 41-21 road win over New Mexico State.
Hawaii LB Darius Muasau- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks in the Rainbow Warriors’ road win over New Mexico State.
Hawaii CB Cameron Lockridge- Produced 7 tackles (all solo), 1 INT (48 yards), 1 fumble recovery (5-yard TD), and 1 PBU in the Rainbow Warriors’ road win over New Mexico State.
Boise State WR Khalil Shakir- Received 7 catches, 113 yards, and 1 TD (from 3 yards out) in the Broncos’ 27-3 road win over Utah State. Also had a 69-yard catch.
Boise State DT Jackson Cravens- Produced 9 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Broncos’ road win over Utah State.
Air Force QB Haaziq Daniels- Rushed 17 carries, 164 yards, and 2 TDs (4 and 94-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the AFA Falcons’ 31-7 home win over Florida Atlantic.
Air Force S Trey Taylor- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 3 PBUs in the Falcons’ home win over Florida Atlantic.
Northern Illinois CB Jordan Gandy- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, and 2 PBUs in the NIU Huskies’ 41-14 home win over Maine.
Northern Illinois WR Cole Tucker- Received 4 catches for 114 yards, including a 66-yard catch in the Huskies’ home win over Maine.
Eastern Michigan DE Turan Rush- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and 1 PBU in the EMU Eagles’ 59-21 home win over Texas State.
