Dear Readers,
I must say it was gutsy-but BOLD- for Arkansas to go for a 2-point conversion to win that game instead of kicking that XPK to tie and force OT in during a 52-51 road loss against Mississippi.
I hope all people who have an official vote for national awards really took note of a lot of players such as Coastal Carolina TE Isaiah Likely, Florida S Trey Dean III, Michigan P Brad Robbins, Texas A&M PK Seth Small, Oklahoma PK Gabe Brkic, Northern Illinois PK John Richardosn, 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.
I make this statement all the time. We all have to play the hands we are dealt by whoever makes the decisions. I hate it when teams from the same conference nearby play each other in early-October. and before. I like it when those teams play in November. Stanford played fellow Pac-12 teams from( their home state, such as (at) USC and UCLA already. Florida Atlantic played and beat FIU, 58-21 last week. Arkansas plays Texas A&M in late-September. Texas already had wins over Texas Tech and (at) TCU. I wish all those games could have teams who play teams from their home state or nearby state in November. I am an advocate of having further away teams from the same conference play each other in September, such as a Pac-12 team from the northwestern section of the Pac-12 North Division taking on a non-CA team from the Pac-12 South Division. I don’t know the logic of how those conferences decide the dates on scheduling besides getting the best t-v ratings on their t-v deals they have.
Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher is the first former assistant coach (of current Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban) to get a win over Saban as the Aggies had a 41-38 home win over undefeated Alabama, who was ranked #1 in the nation, this past SAT night. Fisher was the offensive coordinator and QBs coach under Saban at LSU from 2000-04. After Saban left after the 2004 season, Fisher remained with the same position until leaving for the same positions at Florida State (2007-09) before finally being promoted to the head coaching job and the rest is history. Yes, I was one of countless people who doubted Texas A&M could beat Alabama but the Aggies showed to play and won on a last play FG. Nobody is more qualified than Fisher to reach that milestone. Saban is now 24-1 against his former assistant coaches.
I wish I could’ve remembered to mention this last week. For the first time since 1973, Michigan never trailed during a 5-0 start. Of course, HOF Head Coach Bo Schembechler was the Michigan Head Coach during his only undefeated season (with a 10-0-1) of his job.
I will mention his name in who deserves a gameball and a helmet sticker. Oklahoma RB Kennedy Brooks opted to sit out because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and came back to resume his college career. He had one of the best performances by an Oklahoma RB vs Texas and not to mention his career.
Congratulations to Massachusetts on finally ending a 16-game losing streak (including an 0-5 start this season) after a 27-13 home win over Connecticut.
Take care all! sincerely, RICH
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State(Rushed 29 carries, 233 yards, and 1 TD-of 94 yards-in the MSU Spartans’ 31-13 road win over Rutgers. His 94-yard rushing TD is the longest play from scrimmage in school history. His 912 rushing yards lead the nation.)
2. Chris Rodriguez Jr, RB, Kentucky(150 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the UK Wildcats’ 42-21 home win over LSU. Rushed 16 carries, 147 yards, and 1 TD of 18 yards. Also had a 22-yard carry. Received 1 catch for a 3-yard TD. His 2,129 career rushing yards are ninth-most in school history. His 759 rushing yards lead the SEC and fifth nationally.)
3. Grayson McCall, QB, Coastal Carolina(Passed 18-23, 365 yards, and 4 TDs in the CCU Chanticleers’ 52-20 road win over Arkansas State. His 99-yard passing TD-received by TE Isaiah Likely-is the second-longest scoring play in school history. His 16 straight pass completions ties a school record.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Georgia (2)
2. Iowa (3)
3. Cincinnati (4)
4. Oklahoma (5)
5. Michigan (10)
6. Oklahoma State (8)
7. Coastal Carolina
8. Alabama (1)
9. Oregon (OTM)
10. Ohio State (OTM)
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):Michigan State, Wake Forest, Kentucky, SMU, San Diego State, and Penn State (6)
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:
There is another shake-up and some change-ups in my top ten rankings. I had to change because of three undefeated teams losing…. Alabama moved down from #1 to #8 in my top ten rankings after a 41-38 road win against Texas A&M in a primetime shootout. Like I said, I didn’t think the Crimson Tide were capable of losing to the Aggies. This football team will regroup to play a road game against Miss. State this SAT (7 PM, ESPN). You can’t count these MSU Bulldogs out, who had an upset road win over Texas A&M two weeks ago….Georgia must be very good to remain undefeated and eventually be ranked #1 in the nation. The Bulldogs came to the Plains and made a statement with a 34-10 road win over rival Auburn. This Georgia offense really showed me that they can stretch the field when backed up. This football team hasn’t been ranked #1 in all major polls since 1982 (the same year in which their All-American RB Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy). The ‘Dawgs have a home game against Kentucky, who are among my OTMs, this SAT (3:30 PM, CBS). The UK Wildcats are on their first 6-0 start since 1950, including a 42-21 home win over LSU this past SAT. The winner is expected to win the SEC East Division title and play in the SEC Championship Game…Iowa moved up from #3 to #2 after a 23-20 home win over Penn State, who was ranked #6 in my top rankings last week, to remain on a current 12-game winning streak (including a 6-0 start). It looks like the Hawkeyes will win the Big Ten West Division title and play in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Iowa Hawkeyes will have a homecoming game against Purdue, who is coming off a bye-week, this SAT (3:30 PM, ABC) while the Nittany Lions will use this bye-week to regroup for an Oct.23 home game against Illinois…Cincinnati moved up from #4 to #3 in my top ten rankings. The UC Bearcats are coming off a 52-3 home win over Temple. This football team has a home game against UCF, who can still compete after losing star QB Dillon Gabriel to a season-ending collarbone injury, this SAT (Noon, ABC). Cincy better be on top of their game because their last two wins over the Golden Knights have been very tough and close…Oklahoma moved up from #5 to #4 in my top ten rankings. The Sooners went through a degree of difficulty in the last three weeks to remain undefeated. As expected, this football team had another tough as anticipated game against rival Texas. The Sooners overcame a 28-7 deficit to have a 48-41 comeback neutral-site win (in Dallas, TX) over the Longhorns. If Alabama would’ve remained undefeated, Oklahoma would remain #5. The Sooners will have another tough challenge with a road game against TCU this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC).The Oklahoma defense better step it up…. Michigan moved up from #10 to #5 in my top ten rankings. Finally, the U-M Wolverines took on a major challenge, which was a tougher than anticipated 32-29 road win over Nebraska. I tell people when a team takes on the Cornhuskers when Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez is 100% healthy, the opposing defense will have their hands full. This football team will have a bye-week before an Oct.23 road game against Northwestern…Undefeated Coastal Carolina will remain ranked #7 in my top ten rankings. The CCU Chanticleers are coming off a 52-20 road win over Arkansas State. This football team will have a bye-week before a Oct.20 road game against Appalachian State, who is looking to regain their place at the top of the SBC East Division over Coastal Carolina…Oregon moved up from my OTMs to #9 in my top ten rankings. The Ducks are coming off a bye-week after a disappointing road loss against Stanford two SAT’s ago. This football team has a home game against California this FRI (10:30 PM)…Ohio State is back into my top ten rankings. The Buckeyes are coming off a 66-17 home win over Maryland. This football team has a bye-week before an Oct.23 road game against Indiana…Michigan State is one of the most rebuilt teams in the nation. The MSU Spartans are among my OTMs. This football team had a 2-5 mark (all in Big Ten play) last season and will play in a bowl game. This MSU Spartans offense is one of the most improved offenses in the nation by going one of the worst offenses to reaching the top half of the Big Ten. Michigan State will have a road game against Indiana this SAT (Noon, FS1)…Wake Forest has started to surprise everybody. The Demon Deacons have won their last two games, which came down to the wire, such as a 40-37 road win over Syracuse last week. This football team is on their first 6-0 start for the first time since 1944. Wake Forest will have a bye-week before an Oct.23 road game against Army….SMU is considered the second-best team in the AAC right behind Cincinnati. The Mustangs survived a scare in a 31-24 road win over Navy. This football team has a bye-week before an Oct.21 home game against Tulane… San Diego State is once again making a name for themselves. The SDSU Aztecs are on a 5-0 start, including a 31-7 home win over New Mexico. A win over rival San Jose State this SAT (10:30 PM, CBSSN) would make them bowl-eligible this season. After this weekend, the remaining schedule will get tougher for this football team…ENJOY THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND!!!!
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
Coastal Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Michigan State, SMU, UTSA, and Wake Forest- Wins over respective opponents made them bowl eligible this season.
Texas A&M PK Seth Small- Scored 11 points in the Aggies’ 41-38 home win over Alabama. Scored on all 2 FG (including a 38-yard FG) and 5 XPK attempts. Scored a 28-yard FG (on last play) to win this game. His 144 career XPKs scored are third-most in school history.
Texas A&M S Leon O’Neal- Produced 9 tackles (co-led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 fumble recovery (4 yards), and 1 PBU in the Aggies’ home win over Alabama.
Alabama WR Jameson Williams- Received 10 catches, 146 yards, and 2 TDs (29 and 7) in the Crimson Tide’s road loss against Alabama.
Alabama PK Will Reichard- Scored 11 points in the Crimson Tide’s road loss against Texas A&M. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 38-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts.
The Oklahoma offensive line- Helped this offense have 662 total yards (including 339 rushing yards) in the Sooners’ 55-48 neutral-site win (in Dallas, TX) over rival Texas.
Oklahoma QB Caleb Williams- Came off the bench to replace starting QB Spencer Rattler. 300 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for Oklahoma RB Kennedy Brooks- Rushed 25 carries, 217 yards, and 2 TDs (18 and 33-each scored in the 4th quarter) in the Sooners’ neutral-site win over Texas. Scored that 33-yard rushing TD (on 1st and 10 with 0:03 remaining) to win this game.
Oklahoma WR Marvin Mims- Received 5 catches, 136 yards, and 2 TDs (14 and 52) in the Sooners’ neutral-site win over Texas.
Oklahoma PK Gabe Brkic- Scored 17 points in the Sooners’ neutral-site win over Texas. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 40-yard FG) and 5 XPK attempts.
Texas WR Xavier Worthy- Received 9 catches, 261 yards, and 2 TDs (75 and 31) in the Longhorns’ neutral-site loss against Oklahoma.
Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown- Produced 8 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 blocked punt, and 2 QB hurries in the Longhorns’ neutral-site loss against Oklahoma.
Iowa PK Caleb Shudak- Scored 11 points in the Hawkeyes’ 23-20 home win over Penn State. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 48-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts.
Penn State DE Arnold Ebiketie- Produced 9 tackles (5 solo), 3 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Nittany Lions’ road loss against Iowa.
Wake Forest WR A.T Perry- Received 3 catches, 137 yards, and 3 TDs (46,69, and 22) in the Demon Deacons’ 40-37 road win (1 OT) over Syracuse. Scored that 22-yard (on 2nd and 7 in 1st OT) to win this game.
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader- 338 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Orange’s home loss against Wake Forest. Passed 15-27, 160 yards, and 2 TDs. Rushed 29 carries, 178 yards, and 1 TD (from 5 yards out). Also had a 24-yard carry.
Mississippi WR Braylon Sanders- Received 2 catches, 127 yards, and 1 TD (68 yards) in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 52-51 homecoming win over Arkansas. Scored that 68-yard receiving TD (on 2nd and 3 with 1:07 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Mississippi RB Conner Snoop- Rushed 12 carries, 110 yards, and 3 TDs (51,34, and 1) in the Rebels’ home win over Arkansas.
Mississippi CB Keidron Smith- Produced 10 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 forced fumble in the Rebels’ home win over Arkansas.
Mississippi LB Chance Campbell- Produced 9 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 forced fumble in the Rebels’ home win over Arkansas.
Arkansas QB K.J Jefferson- 411 total offensive yards and 6 TDs responsible for in the Razorbacks’ 52-51 road loss against Mississippi. Passed 25-35, 326 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 20 carries, 85 yards, and 3 TDs (5,6, and 10). Also had an 11-yard carry.
Michigan PK Jake Moody- Scored 14 points in the U-M Wolverines’ 32-29 road win over Nebraska. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 39-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts. Scored that 39-yard FG (on 4th and 13 with 1:24 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Michigan S Brad Hawkins- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL,1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery (19 yards) in the Wolverines’ road win over Nebraska.
Michigan P Brad Robbins- Had 4 punts with 50.8 yards per punt. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 51-yard punt landing on the 6-yard line.
Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on last play) to seal the Fighting Irish’s 32-29 road win over Virginia Tech. Also produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 QB hurry.
Virginia Tech PK John Parker Romo- Scored 11 points in the Hokies’ home loss against Notre Dame. Scored on all 3 FG (including a 52-yard FG) and 2 XPK attempts.
Georgia WR Ladd McConkey- Received 5 catches, 135 yards, and 1 TD (60 yards) in the Bulldogs’ 34-10 road win over rival Auburn.
Georgia DT Travon Walker- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 3 QB hurries in the Bulldogs’ road win over Auburn.
Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong- Passed 40-60, 487 yards, and 3 TDs in the Cavaliers’ 34-33 road win over Louisville. Had a 1-yard passing TD (received by TE Grant Misch; on 1st and Goal with 0:22 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Virginia WRs Ra’Shaun Henry and Keyaton Thompson- Each received 9 catches, including a 34-yard catch, in the Cavaliers’ road win over Louisville. Henry had 179 yards. Thompson had 132 receiving yards.
Louisville RB Hassan Hall- Rushed 14 carries, 162 yards, and 1 TD (52 yards) in the Cardinals’ home loss against Virginia. Also had a 53-yard carry.
Ohio State QB C.J Stroud- Passed 24-33. 406 yards, and 5 TDs in the Buckeyes’ 66-17 road win over Maryland.
Ohio State S Crag Young- Produced 2 tackles (all assisted) and 2 INTs (70 yards, including a 70-yard TD) in the Buckeyes’ road win over Maryland.
Georgia Tech S Juanyeh Thomas- Made that game-winning INT (6 yards; on last play) to seal the Yellow Jackets’ 31-27 road win over Duke. Also produced 11 tackles (4 solo) and 1 TFL.
Washington State WR Travell Harris- Received 8 catches for 147 yards, including a 58-yard catch, in the WSU Cougars’ 31-24 homecoming win over Oregon State.
Washington State CB George Hicks- Produced 10 tackles (led team;7 solo) and 1 INT in the Cougars’ home win over Oregon State. Made that game-winning solo tackle (on 4th and 19 with 0:33 remaining) to win this game.
Washington State S Daniel Ison- Produced 7 tackles (1 solo), 1 forced fumble, and 2 PBUs in the Cougars’ home win over Oregon State.
Oregon State RB Deshaun Fenwick- Rushed 15 carries, 127 yards, and 2 TDs (15 and 11) in the OSU Beavers’ road loss against Washington State. Also had 24-yard carry.
Florida State QB Jordan Travis- 266 total offensive yards and 5 TDs responsible for in the Seminoles’ 35-25 road win over North Carolina. Passed 11-13, 145 yards, and 3 TDs. Rushed 14 carries, 121 yards, and 2 TDs (53 and 1).
Missouri DT Mekhi Wingo- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT (40-yard TD), and 1 QB hurry in the Tigers’ 48-35 homecoming win over North Texas.
Missouri RB Tyler Badie- 218 all-purpose running yards and scored 3 TDs in the Tigers’ home win over North Texas. Rushed 17 carries, 209 yards, and 2 TDs (12 and 52). Received 2 catches, 9 yards, and 1 TD (from 3 yards out).
Michigan State WR Jalen Nailor- Received 221 yards, and 3 TDs (63, 63, and 65) in the MSU Spartans’ 31-13 road win over Rutgers.
Utah CB Clark Phillips- Produced 9 tackles (8 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Utes’ 42-26 road win over USC.
Arizona State DE Tyler Johnson- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the ASU Sun Devils’ 28-10 home win over Stanford.
Arizona State CB Jack Jones- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 1 INT, and 2 PBUs in the Sun Devils’ home win over Stanford.
UCLA RB Brittain Brown- Rushed 12 carries, 146 yards, and 1 TD (48 yards) in the Bruins’ 34-16 road win over Arizona.
UCLA DT Otito Ogbonnia- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Bruins’ road win over Arizona.
Kentucky LB DeAndre Square- Produced 8 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the UK Wildcats’ 42-21 home win over LSU.
Kentucky CB Quandre Mosely- Produced 2 tackles (1 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Wildcats’ home win over LSU.
The TCU offensive line- Helped this offense have 394 yards and 8.4 yards per carry (all in rushing) in the Horn Frogs’ 52-31 road win over Texas Tech.
TCU RB Kendre Miller- Rushed 12 carries, 185 yards, and 3 TDs (33,75, and 45) in the Horn Frogs’ road win over Texas Tech.
TCU RB Zach Evans- Rushed 17 carries, 143 yards, and 2 TDs (7 and 11) in the Horn Frogs’ road win over Texas Tech. Also had a 35-yard carry.
Wisconsin LB Noah Burks- Produced 6 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL, and 3 QB hurries in the Badgers’ 24-0 road win over Illinois.
Tennessee CB Alontae Taylor- Produced 2 tackles (all assisted) and 3 PBUs in the Volunteers’ 45-20 home win over South Carolina.
Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton- Received 8 catches, 187 yards, and 2 TDs (75 and 11) in the Bears’ 45-20 home win over West Virginia.
Florida S Terry Dean III- Produced 7 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT (12 yards), and 2 PBUs in the Gators’ 42-0 homecoming win over Vanderbilt.
Northern Illinois PK John Richardson- Scored 16 points in the NIU Huskies’ 22-20 road win over Toledo. Kicked 5-6 FGs (including a 47-yard FG) and scored 1 XPK. Scored a 29-yard FG (on 4th and 11 with 0:26 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Central Michigan RB Lew Nichols- Rushed 30 carries, 186 yards,and 1 TD (from 3 yards out) in the CMU Chippewas’ 30-27 road win over Ohio. Also had a 47-yard carry.
Central Michigan S Devonni Reed- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 1 TFL/sack and 1 PBU in the Chippewas’ road win over Ohio.
UCF S Quadric Bullard- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on last play) to seal the Golden Knights’ 20-16 home win over East Carolina. Also produced 5 tackles (4 solo) and 1 TFL.
Troy DE Javon Solomon- Made that game-winning INT (on 3rd and 8 with 0:32 remaining) to seal the Trojans’ 27-24 homecoming win over Georgia Southern.
Troy S T.J Harris- Produced 9 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs/sack, and 1 INT in the Trojans’ home win over Georgia Southern.
The SMU defense- Held the Navy offense to 241 total yards (including 177 rushing yards) in the Mustangs’ 31-24 road win over Navy,.
SMU LB Gary Wiley- Produced 7 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Mustangs’ road win over Navy.
Tulsa S Bryson Powers- Made that game-winning INT (on 1st and 10 with 1:17 remaining) to seal the Golden Hurricanes’ 35-29 homecoming win over Memphis.
Tulsa CB Travon Fuller- Produced 4 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT (44 yards), and 4 PBUs in the Golden Hurricanes’ home win over Memphis.
Tulsa LB Justin Wright- Produced 14 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble in the Golden Hurricanes’ home win over Memphis.
Tulsa WR Josh Johnson- Received 8 catches, 140 yards, and 1 TD (63 yards) in the Golden Hurricanes’ home win over Memphis.
Tulsa P Lachlan Wilson- Had 7 punts with 44 yards per punt in the Golden Hurricanes’ home win over Memphis.
Memphis WR Calvin Austin- Received 13 catches, 200 yards, and 1 TD (30 yards) in the Tigers’ road loss against Tulsa.
UTSA WR De’Corian Clark- Received 7 catches, 160 yards, and 3 TDs (30,18, and 43) in the Roadrunners’ 52-46 road win over Western Kentucky.
UTSA QB Frank Harris- 400 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Roadrunners’ road win over Western Kentucky. Passed 28-38, 349 yards, 6 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 9 carries for 51 yards, including a 14-yard carry. Received 1 catch for a 23-yard TD. His 352 completions, 523 attempts, 3,591 yards, and 27 TDs are third-most among these career passing categories in school history.
Western Kentucky WR Jerreth Sterns- Received 16 catches, 195 yards, and 2 TDs (3 and 20) in the WKU Hilltoppers’ home loss against UTSA. Also had a 55-yard catch.
Marshall DE Elijah Alston- Produced 5 tackles (1 solo), 2 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Thundering Herd’s 20-13 home win (1 OT) over Old Dominion.
Eastern Michigan DE Turan Rush- Produced 1 solo tackle, 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, and 8 QB hurries on the EMU Eagles’ 13-12 homecoming win over Miami (OH).
Eastern Michigan DE Jose Ramirez- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 PBU, and 5 QB hurries in the Eagles’ home win over Miami (OH).
Air Force LB Vince Sanford- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery (3 yards), and 1 PBU in the AFA Falcons’ 24-14 home win over Wyoming.
Air Force CB Tre Bugg III- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Falcons’ home win over Wyoming.
Kent State WR Dante Cephas- Received 13 catches, 186 yards, and 3 TDs (39,5, and 40) in the Golden Flashes’ 48-38 home win over Buffalo.
Kent State LB Mandela Lawrence-Burke- Produced 13 tackles (co-led team; 7 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Golden Flashes’ home win over Buffalo.
Kent State LB Matt Harmon- Produced 4 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (2 yards), and 1 PBU in the Golden Flashes’ home win over Buffalo.
Charlotte QB Chris Reynolds- Passed 21-27, 203 yards, and 4 TDs in the 49ers’ 45-33 road win over FIU.
Charlotte LB Justin Whsenhunt- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo), 3 TFLs, and 1 sack in the 49ers’ road win over FIU.
UTEP RB Ronald Awatt- Rushed 18 carries,159 yards, and 1 TD (17 yards) in the Miners’ 26-13 road win over Southern Miss.
UTEP LB Breon Hayward- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 fumble recovery (55-yard TD) in the Miners’ road win over Southern Miss.
UTEP DE Praise Amaewhule- Produced 5 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 2 PBUs in the Miners’ road win over Southern Miss.
Massachusetts RB Ellis Merriweather- Rushed 39 carries,171 yards, and 2 TDs (9 and 1) in the UMass Minutemen’s 27-13 home win over Connecticut. Also had a 22-yard carry.
Massachusetts S Cody Jones- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Minutemen’s home win over Connecticut.
Akron WR Konta Mumford- Received 6 catches, 106 yards, and 2 TDs (1 and 9-each scored in the 3rd quarter) in Zips’ 35-20 road win over Bowling Green.
Akron CB Tyson Durant- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (17 yards), 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Zips’ road win over Bowling Green.
UAB DE Alex Wright- Produced 7 tackles ( led team; 4 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Blazers’ 31-14 home win over Florida Atlantic.
Houston DT Logan Hall- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks in the Cougars’ 40-22 road winn over Tulane.
Colorado State DE Scott Patchan- Produced 6 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the CSU Rams’ 32-14 homecoming win over San Jose State.
San Diego State S Trenton Thompson- Produced 2 tackles (all assisted), 1 INT, and 3 PBUs in the SDSU Aztecs’ 31-7 home win over New Mexico.
Ball State S Bryce Cosby- Produced 10 tackles (led team; all solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Cardinals’ 45-20 road win over Western Michigan.
Ball State LB Clayton Coll- Produced 7 tackles (all solo), 1 INT (25 yards), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Cardinals’ road win over Western Michigan.
Nevada QB Carson Strong- Passed 25-32, 377 yards, 6 TDs, and 1 INT in the Wolfpack’s 55-28 home win over New Mexico State.
Nevada WR Melquan Stovall- Received 7 catches, 155 yards, and 1 TD (65 yards) in the Wolfpack’s home win over New Mexico State.
Nevada S Jordan Lee- Produced 9 tackles (6 solo),2 TFLs and 1 PBU in the Liberty WR Demario Douglas- Received 6 catches,156 yards, and 1 TD (35 yards) in the Flames’ 41-13 homecoming win over MTSU. Also had a 49-yard catch.
Liberty CB Daijahn Anthony- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Flames’ home win over MTSU.
Coastal Carolina TE Isaiah Likely- Received 8 catches, 232 yards, and 4 TDs (99,4,16, and 64) in the CCU Chanticleers’ 52-20 road win over Arkansas State.
Coastal Carolina DT C.J Brewer- Produced 2 tackles (all assisted), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (4 yards), and 1 QB hurry in the Chanticleers’ road win over Arkansas State.
Cincinnati RB Jerome Ford- Rushed 15 carries, 149 yards, and 2 TDs (8 and 75) in the UC Bearcats’ 52-3 home win over Temple.
Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Bearcats’ home win over Temple.
Georgia State WR Ja’Cyais Credible- Received 7 catches, 130 yards, and 2 TDs (31 and 38) in the Panthers’ 55-21 road win over UL-Monroe.
