Dear Readers,
I had thought of two other players to consider and be on my Weekly Heisman Trophy Ballot week. UTSA RB Sincere McCormick, Iowa State RB Brock Purdy, and Purdue WR David Bell were among players I considered. Once I decide which three players should be on the Weekly Heisman Trophy Ballot, the next hard part is deciding who should 1,2, and 3 on those weekly Heisman Trophy ballots.
I hope all people who have an official vote for national awards really took note of a lot of players such as Texas A&M PK Seth Small, Iowa P Tory Taylor, N.C State P Trenton Gill, Iowa State DE Will McDonald, Iowa State RB Breece Hall, and more to name for their performances in wins over their respective opponents this week. I just found out the Lombardi Award has already selected four players as finalists. It is a joke that Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr is not a finalist for that prestigious national individual award.
ESPN College Gameday will be in Oxford, MS for the Texas A&M at Mississippi game this SAT while FOX Big Noon Kickoff will emanate from Waco, TX for the Oklahoma at Baylor game.
Take care all! Sincerely, RICH
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Will Anderson Jr, LB, Alabama(Produced 12 tackles, 4 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 PBU, and 2 QB hurries in the Crimson Tide’s 20-14 home win over LSU. His 19 TFLs are tied fourth-most-with two other LBs-for a single-season in school history. His 19 TFLs lead the nation.)
2. Desmond Ridder, QB, Cincinnati(All-time winningest QB in school history with a 40-5 mark. 317 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the UC Bearcats’ 28-20 homecoming win over Tulsa. Passed 15-23. 274 yards. 2 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 12 carries, 43 yards, and 1 TD from 3 yards out. Also had a 15-yard carry. His 77 career passing TDs are second-most in school history. His 20 passing TDs are second in the AAC.)
3. Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah(Produced 9 tackles, 5 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 INT for 2 yards, and 1 PBU in the Utes’ 52-7 road win over Stanford. His 40 career TFLs are fifth-most in school history. His 18 TFLs lead the Pac-12 and second nationally.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Georgia
2. Oklahoma (3)
3. Cincinnati (2)
4. Alabama
5. Oregon
6. Ohio State
7. Oklahoma State (9)
8. Michigan State (7)
9. Michigan (10)
10. Notre Dame (OTM)
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):UTSA, Wake Forest (8), Houston, and Coastal Carolina
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:
Like every week, some changes are made in my top ten rankings…I moved Cincinnati down from #2 to #3 because of their poor performance in a 28-20 home win over Tulsa. The UC Bearcats let the Golden Hurricanes’ 3-5 mark fool them and hung on by the skin of their teeth to remain undefeated and on a current 25-game winning streak in home games. I swear the Tulsa RB broke the plane to score a TD. I know one logic of Cincy playing horrible. This football team has a road game against South Florida this FRI (6 PM, ESPN2)..Oklahoma moved up from #3 to #2 after a bye-week. The Sooners have a road game against Baylor, who are coming off a tough 30-28 upset road loss against rival TCU, this SAT (Noon, FOX)…No surprise that #1 Georgia had another dominating home win, such as a 43-6 home win over Missouri. The Bulldogs scored 40 unanswered points after spotting the Tigers a 3-0 lead. This football team has a road game against Tennessee this SAT (3:30 PM, CBS)… I will keep Alabama ranked #4 even after escaping with a 20-14 home win over LSU. The Crimson Tide played sloppy in the 1st half-even being fresh coming off a bye-week. I really thought ‘Bama was gonna have a decisive win over the LSU Tigers, who covered whatever spread their was. This football team better get their act together for a home game against New Mexico State this SAT (Noon, SECN)… #5 Oregon played sluggishly in their 26-16 road win over Washington. The Ducks offense keeps improving but more work needs to be done. This football team has a home game against Washington State this SAT (10:30 PM, ESPN)…Ohio State remains ranked #6 after a 26-17 road win over Nebraska. The Buckeyes did a good job in this game but would have scored more than 26 points. This football team has a home game against Purdue this SAT (3:30 PM, ABC)…Oklahoma State moved up from #9 to #7 in my top ten rankings. The OSU Cowboys looked impressive in their 24-3 road win over West Virginia, who I thought would give these Pokes all kinds of trouble. This football team has a home game against TCU this SAT (8 PM, FOX)…Michigan State finally suffered a loss this season and slipped down a spot. The MSU Spartans moved down from #7 to #8. No surprise that this football team would lose to Purdue because the Michigan State defense is weak in defending the passing attack. That weakness finally caught up to the Spartans. This football team will redeem themselves for their home game against Maryland this SAT (4 PM, FOX). The Terrapins has a great passing attack. Regardless of what happens from here on out for Michigan State, the MSU Spartans have surpassed expectations but will strive to reach something big, such as a Big Ten East Division title and 10 wins. The only reason I have this football team in my top ten is because of their lucky road win over Michigan, who I think will keep win out before a Nov.27 home game against Ohio State…Speaking of Michigan, the U-M Wolverines moved up from #10 to #9 after a 29-7 home win over Indiana. Michigan will have a tough road game against Penn State this SAT (Noon, ABC)… Notre Dame is finally back into my top ten rankings. The Fighting Irish had an impressive 34-6 home win over rival Navy. This football team is on a current four-game winning streak since that home loss against Cincinnati. Notre Dame will have a challenging road game against Virginia this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC)… Like I said, UTSA is one of the most surprising teams this season. The undefeated Roadrunners are reaching a lot of firsts in school history, including their first-ever 9-0 start in school history. This football team is coming off a 44-23 road win over UTEP. A home win over Southern Miss, which takes place this SAT (3:30 PM, ESPN+), would mark their first 10-win season in school history…Wake Forest moved down from #8 to among my OTMs after a disappointing 58-55 road loss against North Carolina. The Demon Deacons blew an 18-point lead and a chance to have their first-ever 9-0 start in school history. This football team has a chance to redeem themselves with a home game against N.C State this SAT (7:30 PM, ACCN). The winner of this game could win the ACC Atlantic Division title and play in the ACC Championship Game…Houston is continuing to make strides and surprise everyone. The UH Cougars keep winning after that season-opening neutral-site loss (at NRG Stadium in downtown Houston, TX) to Texas Tech. This football team is coming off a dramatic 44-37 home win over then-undefeated SMU, who were among my OTMs in the last three weeks. Houston better keep winning to earn a second place berth in the AAC Championship Game. The Cougars have a road game against Temple this SAT (Noon, ESPN+)… Coastal Carolina will have to keep winning to keep their hopes of playing the SBC Championship Game. Star QB Grayson McCall, who is the defending SBC Player of the Year, will continue to miss games because of an upper-body injury. The CCU Chanticleers will have a home game against Georgia State this SAT (2 PM)… I might start ranking or mentioning teams with two losses this weekend or after.
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
Arizona State, Arkansas, Clemson, Eastern Michigan, Iowa State, Kansas State, Marshall, Penn State, Purdue, UAB, UCF, Utah, and Wisconsin- Winsover respective opponents made them bowl eligible this season.
Alabama WR Jameson Williams- Received 10 catches, 160 yards, and 1 TD (58 yards) in the Roll Tide’s 20-14 home win over LSU.
Alabama DE Phiadarian Mathis- Produced 9 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 3 QB hurries in the Roll Tide’s home win over LSU.
North Carolina RB Ty Chandler- 243 all-purpose running yards in the Tar Heels’ 58-55 homecoming win over Wake Forest. Rushed 22 carries, 213 yards, and 4 TDs (1,13,21,and 50). Received 1 catch for 30 yards).
North Carolina QB Sam Howell- 320 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Tar Heels’ home win over Wake Forest. Passed 16-26, 216 yards, and 1 TD. Rushed 21 carries, 104 yards, and 2 TDs (18 and 12). Also had a 19-yard carry. His 10,514 career total offensive yards is a school record and tenth-most in ACC history.
North Carolina S Cam’Ron Kelly- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 2 INTs (21 yards, including a 20-yard INT return), and 1 PBU in the Tar Heels’ home win over Wake Forest.
TCU QB Chandler Morris- First career start. 531 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Horn Frogs’ 30-28 home win over Baylor. Passed 29-41, 461 yards, and 2 TDs. Rushed 11 carries, 70 yards, and 1 TD (12 yards). Also had a 26-yard carry. Received 1 catch for 7 yards. His 531 total offensive yards are second-most in a single-game in school history.
TCU LB Shadrach Banks- Made the game-winning INT (on 2nd and 10 with 1:03 remaining) to seal the Horn Frogs’ home win over Baylor. Also produced 1 solo tackle and 1 TFL.
TCU WR Quentin Johnston- Received 5 catches, 142 yards, and 1 TD (19) in the Horn Frogs’ home win over Baylor. Also had a 53-yard catch.
Baylor WR Tyquan Thornton- Received 5 catches, 121 yards, and 2 TDs (7 and 4) in the Bears’ road loss against TCU.
Baylor S Jalen Pitre- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 3 TFLs,1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 3 PBUs in the Bears’ road loss against TCU.
Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker- 357 total offensive yards in the Volunteers’ 45-42 road win over Kentucky. Passed 15-20,316 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 11 carries for 41 yards, including a 25-yard carry.
Tennessee NB Theo Jackson- Produced 11 tackles (6 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Volunteers’ road win over Kentucky.
Army CB Jabari Moore- Made that game-winning PBU (on 4th and 5 in 1st OT) in the Black Knights’ 21-14 neutral-site win (in Arlington, TX) over rival Air Force.
Army LB Andre Carter II- Produced 8 tackles (led team;7 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Black Knights’ neutral-site win over Air Force.
Cincinnati DE Jabari Taylor- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 4th and 1 with 0:36 remaining) in the UC Bearcats’ 28-20 homecoming win over Tulsa.
Cincinnati S Bryan Cook- Produced 14 tackles (8 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Bearcats’ home win over Tulsa.
Cincinnati WR Alex Pierce- Received 5 catches,113 yards, and 1 TD (12 yards) in the Bearcats’ home win over Tulsa. Also had a 40-yard catch.
Purdue WR David Bell- Received 11 catches, 217 yards, and 1 TD (from 5 yards) in the Boilermakers’ 40-29 home win over Michigan State. His 217 receiving yards are fifth-most in a single-game in school history. His 15 career games with 100 receiving yards is a school record.
Purdue QB Aidan O’Connell- Passed 40-54, 536 yards, and 3 TDs in the Boilermakers’ home win over Michigan State. His 536 passing yards are third-most in a single-game in school history and fifth-most in Big Ten history.
Purdue PK Mitchell Fineran- Scored 16 points in the Boilermakers’ home win over Michigan State. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 29-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts.
Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba- Received 15 catches, 240 yards, and 1 TD (75 yards) in the Buckeyes’ 26-17 road win over Nebraska. His 15 catches is a single-game school record.
Ohio State DE Tyreke Smith- Produced 5 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Buckeyes’ road win over Nebraska.
Georgia QB Stetson Bennett- Passed 13-19, 255 yards, and 2 TDs in the Bulldogs’ 43-6 home win over Missouri.
Georgia DE Travon Walker- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Bulldogs’ home win over Missouri.
Iowa RB Tyler Goodson- Rushed 21 carries, 141 yards, and 1 TD (13 yards) in the Hawkeyes’17-12 road win over Northwestern.
Iowa S Dane Belton- Produced 2 tackles (all solo), 2 INTs,1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Hawkeyes’ road win over Northwestern.
Iowa P Tory Taylor- Had 8 punts with 40.9 yards per punt in the Hawkeyes’ road win over Northwestern. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 35-yard line landing on the 8-yard line.
Miami WR Charleston Ramboo- Received 7 catches, 210 yards, and 1 TD (35 yards) in the Hurricanes’ 33-30 home win over Georgia Tech. Also had a 60-yard catch.
Colorado RB Jarek Broussard- Rushed 24 carries for 151 yards, including a 49-yard carry, in the Buffaloes’ 37-34 homecoming win (2 OTs) over Oregon State
Clemson LB Trenton Simpson- Produced 10 tackles (led team;7 solo), 3 TFLs, and 2 sacks in the Tigers’ 30-24 road win over Louisville.
Arizona CB Treyden Stukes- Made that game-winning PBU (on 4th and 12) to seal the Wildcats’ 10-3 homecoming win over California. Also produced 4 tackles (3 solo).
Arizona DT Kyron Barrs- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the Wildcats’ home win over California.
Illinois S Kerby Joseph- Made that game-winning INT (12 yards; on 3rd and 21 with 0:38 remaining) to seal the Fighting Illini’s 14-6 upset road win over Minnesota. Also produced 4 tackles (all solo).
Illinois P Blake Hayes- Had 7 punts with 43.7 yards per punt in the Fighting Illini’s road win over Minnesota. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 41-yard punt landing on the 2-yard line.
Oregon RB Travis Dye- Rushed 28 carries, 211 yards, and 1 TD (19 yards) in the Ducks’ 26-16 road win over rival Washington. Also had a 45-yard carry.
Oregon LB Noah Sewell- Produced 10 tackles (led team;5 solo) and 2 PBUs in the Ducks’ road win over Washington.
Oregon P Tom Snee- Had 6 punts with 37.8 yards per punt in the Ducks’ road win over Washington. Had 3 punts landing inside the 20-yard line, including a 46-yard punt landing on the 7-yard line.
Mississippi RB Jerrion Ealy- Rushed 10 carries, 115 yards, and 2 TDs (70 and 4) in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 27-14 home win over Liberty.
Mississippi S A.J Finley- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 5 solo) and 2 INTs (including a 19-yard INT return) in the Rebels’ home win over Liberty.
N.C State LB Devon Battle- Produced 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 QB hurry in the Wolfpack’s 28-14 road win over Florida State.
N.C State P Trenton Gill- Had 8 punts with 45.2 yards per punt in the Wolfpack’s road win over Florida State. Had 5 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 60-yard punt landing on the 1-yard line.
Boston College NB Josh DeBerry- Produced 5 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 PBU in the BC Eagles’ 17-3 home win over Virginia Tech.
Arizona State RB Rachaad White- Rushed 28 carries, 202 yards, and 3 TDs (47,50, and 7) in the ASU Sun Devils’ 31-16 home win over USC.
Arizona State CB Chase Lucas- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Sun Devils’ home win over USC.
The Texas A&M defense- Held the Auburn offense to 232 total yards (including 153 passing yards) in the Aggies’ 20-3 home win over Auburn.
Texas A&M CB Tyreek Chappell- Produced 2 tackles (all solo) and 3 PBUs in the Aggies’ home win over Auburn.
Texas A&M PK Seth Small- Scored 12 points in the Aggies’ home win over Auburn. Kicked 4-5 FGs, including scoring a 47-yard FG. His 67 career FGs scored is a school record and seventh-most in SEC history.
Penn State WR Jahan Dotson- Received 11 catches, 242 yards, and 3 TDs (38,21, and 86) in the Nittany Lions’ 31-14 road win over Maryland. His 242 receiving yards is a single-game school record. His 163 career receptions are fifth-most in school history.
Penn State S Ji’Ayir Brown- Made that game-saving INT (87-yard TD; on 2nd and 3 with 2:39 remaining) to seal the Nittany Lions’ road win over Maryland. Also produced 9 tackles (co-led team;8 solo) and 1 fumble recovery.
Penn State LB Brandon Smith- Produced 9 tackles (co-led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, and 2 PBUs in the Nittany Lions’ road win over Maryland.
Oklahoma State LB Devin Harper- Produced 8 tackles (7 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the OSU Cowboys’ 24-3 road win over West Virginia.
Oklahoma State P Tom Hutton- Had 6 punts with 40.7 yards per punt in the Cowboys’ road win over West Virginia.
Michigan RB Hassan Haskins- Rushed 27 carries, 168 yards, and 1 TD (from 2 yards out) in the U-M Wolverines’ 29-7 home win over Indiana. Also had a 62-yard carry.
The Michigan defense- Held the Indiana offense to 195 total yards (including 107 passing yards) in the Wolverines’ home win over Indiana.
Iowa State RB Breece Hall- Rushed 19 carries, 136 yards, and 2 TDs (47 and 2) in the Cyclones’ 30-7 home win over Texas. Ninth back in school history to have two seasons with 1,000 rushing yards.
Iowa State DE Will McDonald- Produced 6 tackles (co-led team;4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Cyclones’ home win over Texas. His 27.5 career sacks is a school record.
South Carolina PK Parker White- Scored 16 points in the Gamecocks’ 40-17 home win over Florida. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 40-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts. His 69 career FGs scored are second-most in school history and tenth-most in SEC history.
Pittsburgh WR Jordan Addison- 201 all-purpose running yards in the Pitt Panthers’ 54-29 road win over Duke. Received 7 catches, 171 yards, and 1 TD (47 yards). Returned 2 punts for 30 yards, including a 27-yard punt return.
Pittsburgh PK Sam Scarton- Scored 18 points in the Panthers’ road win over Duke. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 47-yard FG) and 6 XPK attempts.
The Pittsburgh defense- Produced 11 TFLs (including 6 sacks) in the Panthers’ road win over Duke.
Pittsburgh LB John Petrishen- Produced 13 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 INT (2 yards), and 1 QB hurry in the Panthers’ road win over Duke.
Pittsburgh LB Cam Bright- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the Panthers’ road win over Duke.
Notre Dame DT Kurt Hinish- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 8 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Fighting Irish’s 34-6 home win over Navy.
Utah RB Tavion Thomas- Rushed 20 carries, 178 yards, and 4 TDs in the Utes’ 52-7 road win over Stanford. The Utah offensive line- Helped this offense have 581 total yards (including 441 rushing yards) in the Utes’ road win over Stanford.
Utah LB Cole Bishop- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 PBU in the Utes’ road win over Stanford.
Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn- 232 all-purpose running yards in the K-State Wildcats’ 35-10 road win over rival Kansas. Rushed 11 carries, 162 yards, and 3 TDs (1,80,and 1). Received 6 catches for 70 yards, including a 23-yard catch.
Kansas State LB Daniel Green- Produced 8 tackles (led team;5 solo) and 2 TFLs in the Wildcats’ road win over Kansas.
The Wisconsin defense- Held the Rutgers offense to 206 total yards in the Badgers’ 52-3 road win over Rutgers.
Wisconsin LB Jack Sanborn- Produced 9 tackles (led team;2 solo) and 1 TFL/sack in the Badgers’ road win over Rutgers.
Memphis S Rodney Owens- Made that game-winning INT (on 1st and 10 with 1:36 remaining) to seal the Tigers’ 28-25 home win over SMU. Also produced 6 tackles (3 solo) and 1 TFL/sack.
Nevada LB Daiyan Henley- Produced 10 tackles (led team;3 solo), 1 TFL, 1 fumble recovery (56-yard TD), and 1 PBU in the Wolfpack’s 27-24 home win over San Jose State.
UCF CB Justin Hodges- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo) and 2 PBUs in the Golden Knights’ 14-10 homecoming win over Tulane. Made that PBU (on last play) to win this game.
UCF LB Bryson Armstrong- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PBU, and 2 QB hurries in the Golden Knights’ home win over Tulane.
Tulane DE Joseph “JoJo” Doreus- Produced 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery (36 yards) in the Green Wave’s road loss against UCF.
Ball State S Bryce Cosby- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (in the endzone; on 3rd and 6 with 1:32 remaining) to seal the Cardinals’ 31-25 road win over Akron. Also produced 11 tackles (led team;8 solo) and 1 TFL.
Ball State RB Carson Steele- Rushed 27 carries for 154 yards, including a 32-yard carry, in the Cardinals’ road win over Akron.
Akron WR Michael Mathison- Received 8 catches, 154 yards, and 1 TD (57 yards) in the Zips’ home loss against Ball State.
Eastern Michigan WR Hassan Beydoun- Received 12 catches, 197 yards, and 2 TDs (6 and 64) in the EMU Eagles’ 52-49 road win over Toledo.
Eastern Michigan DE Jose Ramirez- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Eagles’ road win over Toledo.
Toledo RB Bryant Koback- Rushed 15 carries, 180 yards, and 2 TDs (22 and 67-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the Rockets’ home loss against Eastern Michigan.
Toledo WR Matt Landers- Received 5 catches, 150 yards, and 2 TDs (80 and 26) in the Rockets’ home loss against Eastern Michigan.
Louisiana CB Eric Garror- Made that game-winning PBU (on 4th and 10 with 1:25 remaining) to seal the Ragin’ Cajuns’ 21-17 home win over Georgia State. Also produced 1 solo tackle. Also produced 1 solo tackle.
Louisiana WR Peter LeBlanc- Received 9 catches, 118 yards, and 1 TD (13 yards) in the Ragin’ Cajuns’ home win over Georgia State.
Kent State RB Marquez Cooper- Rushed 23 carries, 173 yards, and 2 TDs (27 and 36) in the Golden Flashes’ 52-47 home win over Northern Illinois.
Northern Illinois WR Trayvon Rudolph- Received 14 catches,309 yards, and 3 TDs (36,75, and 34) in the NIU Huskies’ road loss against Kent State.
Ohio QB Kurtis Rourke- Passed 23-32, 289 yards, and 3 TDs in the Bobcats’ 35-33 home win over Miami (OH).
Ohio P Jonah Wieland- Had 4 punts with 36 yards per punt in the Bobcats’ home win over Miami (OH). Had all punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 27-yard punt landing on the 5-yard line.
Miami (OH) WR Jack Sorenson- Received 14 catches, 283 yards, and 2 TDs (15 and 82) in the Redhawks’ road loss against Ohio.
Miami (OH) LB Ivan Pace Jr- Produced 18 tackles (led team;12 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Redhawks’ road loss against Ohio.
Houston RB Ta;Zhawn Henry- Rushed 10 carries, 130 yards, and 1 TD (97 yards) in the UH Cougars’ 54-42 road win over South Florida.
Houston WR Nathaniel Dell- Received 8 catches, 164 yards, and 1 TD (55 yards) in the Cougars’ road win over South Florida.
Central Michigan RB Lew Nichols- Rushed 26 carries, 163 yards, and 2 TDs (8 and 5) in the CMU Chippewas’ 42-30 road win over Western Michigan.
Central Michigan LB Troy Brown- Produced 9 tackles (led team; all solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Chippewas’ road win over Western Michigan.
Central Michigan WR/RS Kalil Pimpleton- 281 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Chippewas’ road win over Western Michigan.
UAB RB DeWayne McBride- Rushed 14 carries, 210 yards, and 4 TDs (20,17,35, and 29) in the Blazers’ 52-38 road win over La Tech.
UAB CB Starling Thomas V- Produced 7 tackles (6 solo) and 5 PBUs in the Blazers’ road win over La Tech.
Texas State LB Markeveon Coleman- Produced 14 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 QB hurries in the Bobcats’ 27-19 homecoming win over UL-Monroe.
Marshall WR Willie Johnson- Received 5 catches, 140 yards, and 1 TD (65 yards) in the Thundering Herd’s 28-13 road win over Florida Atlantic.
The Wyoming offensive line- Helped this offense have 477 total yards (including 385 rushing yards) in the Cowboys’ 31-17 home win over rival Colorado State.
Wyoming RB Titus Swen- Rushed 21 carries, for 166 yards, including a 81-yard carry, in the Cowboys’ home win over Colorado State.
Wyoming LB Easton Gibbs- Produced 11 tackles (co-led team; 6 solo) and 2 PBUs in the Cowboys’ home win over Colorado State.
UNLV LB Kyle Beaudry- Produced 10 tackles (7 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 fumble recovery in the Rebels’ 31-17 road win over New Mexico.
UNLV WR Kyle Williams- Received 7 catches, 133 yards, and 1 TD (75 yards) in the Rebels’ road win over New Mexico.
Coastal Carolina DE Josaiah Stewart- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 5 TFLs, 4 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the CCU Chanticleers’ 28-8 road win over Georgia Southern.
UTSA RB Sincere McCormick- Rushed 21 carries, 169 yards, and 1 TD (75 yards on 1st series) in the Roadrunners’ 44-23 road win over UTEP. His 1,060 yards and 10 TDs are second-most for a single-season among these rushing categories in school history. His 368 carries, 3,510 yards, and 17 games with 100 yards are school records among these career rushing categories.
UTSA PK Hunter Duplessis- Scored 14 points in the Roadrunners’ road win over UTEP. Scored on all 3 FG (including a career-long 51-yard FG) and 5 XPK attempts. His 92 scoring points is a single-season school record. His 235 career scoring points are second-most in school history.
Utah State WR Deven Thompkins- Received 9 catches, 215 yards, and 2 TDs (26 and 54) in the USU Aggies’ 35-13 road win over New Mexico State.
Utah State S Shaq Bond- Produced 9 tackles (led team;7 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 PBU in the Aggies’ road win over New Mexico State.
Old Dominion RB Blake Watson- Rushed 28 carries, 158 yards, and 2 TDs (3 and 7) in the ODU Monarchs’ 47-24 road win over FIU. Also had an 18-yard carry.
Old Dominion CB Roger Cray- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Monarchs’ road win over FIU.
Old Dominion DE Kris Caine- Produced 2 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery (2 yards), and 1 QB hurry in the Monarchs’ road win over FIU.
North Texas LB K.D Davis- Produced 8 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 fumble recovery (43-yard TD) in the Mean Green’s 38-14 road win over Southern Miss.
Boise State PK Jonah Dalmas- Scored 16 points in the Broncos’ 40-14 road win over Fresno State. Scored on all 4 FG (including a 47-yard FG) and 4 XPK attempts. His current streak of scoring on 11 straight FG attempts is the fourth-longest active streak in the nation.
Western Kentucky CB Beanie Bishop- Produced 2 tackles (1 solo) and 2 INTs (72 yards, including a 43-yard TD) in the WKU Hilltoppers’ 48-21 home win over MTSU.
Appalachian State LB D’Marco Jackson- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 8 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the App State Mountaineers’ 48-14 road win over Arkansas State.
Appalachian State CB Steven Jackson- Produced 3 INTs (83 yards and 2 TDs of 47 and 34) in the Mountaineers’ road win over Arkansas State.
East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell- Rushed 18 carries, 146 yards, and 2 TDs (57 and 4-each scored in the 3rd quarter) in the ECU Pirates’ 45-3 home win over Temple.
East Carolina LB Myles Berry- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 2 PBUs, and 2 QB hurries in the Pirates’ home win over Temple.
East Carolina DT Elijah Morris- Produced 3 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs,1 sack, and 2 QB hurries in the Pirates’ home win over Temple.
BYU QB Jarren Hall- Passed 20-25, 298 yards, and 4 TDs in the BYU Cougars’ 59-14 home-finale win over Idaho State.
BYU WR Puka Nacia- Received 6 catches, 120 yards, and 1 TD (23 yards) in the Cougars’ home win over Idaho State.
BYU LB Matthew Criddle- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Cougars’ home win over Idaho State.
