RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Matt Corral, QB, Mississippi (403 total offensive yards and 7 TDs responsible for in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 61-21 home win over Tulane. Passed 23-31, 335 yards, and 3 TDs. Rushed 13 carries, 68 yards, and 4 TDs of 9,15,15, and 12. First QB in school and SEC history and second QB in NCAA Division I FBS history with 3 passing TDs and scored 4 rushing TDs in a single-game. His 5,935 career passing yards are sixth-most in school history.)
2. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina(419 total offensive yards in the Tar Heels’ 59-39 home win over Virginia. Passed 14-21, 307 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 15 carries for 112 yards, including a 20-yard carry. His 8,526 career total offensive yards are fourth-most in school history. His 178.7 pass efficiency rating is second in the ACC.)
3. Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame(Made that game-winning INT-in the endzone- to seal the Fighting Irish’s 27-13 home win over in-state rival Purdue. Also produced 10 tackles and 2 PBUs. His 3 INTs co-lead the nation with six other defensive players.)
RICH’S TOP TEN RANKINGS
1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Oklahoma
4. Cincinnati
5. Iowa
6. Oregon
7. Notre Dame
8. Penn State (9)
9. Coastal Carolina (8)
10. Texas A&M
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM):Clemson, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, BYU, and Mississippi
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:
No surprise that the top six teams in my rankings remain undefeated after this past SAT. As you can see, the top seven remain the same. We are getting to the end of SEPT but the best is yet to come….As you can see, I had to switch undefeated teams Penn State and Coastal Carolina. Both teams had tough as expected wins over their respective teams. The Nittany Lions had a 28-20 home win over Auburn in a game that was arranged for them to win. The CCU Chanticleers held on to have a 28-25 road win over Buffalo. Penn State will have an easy home game against Villanova this SAT (Noon, BTN) while Coastal Carolina will have an easy home game against Massachusetts this SAT (1 PM)…All defending national champions need a real challenge in trying to repeat. #1 Alabama is no exception and finally got one by escaping with a 31-29 road win over Florida, who had among my OTMs last week.. A lot of people thought the Crimson Tide was going to cover the spread but didn’t. Gotta take our hats off the Gators, who showed why they are the defending SEC East Division Champions. A rematch between these two football teams in the SEC Championship Game could be in the cards. Alabama RB Brian Robinson better get his motor running to turn on the jets because I thought he would have a breakout season after being a back-up RB. Alabama has a home game against Southern Miss this SAT (7:30 PM, SECN) while Florida has a home game against Tennessee this SAT (7 PM, ESPN)…#3 Oklahoma is coming off a tougher than anticipated 23-16 home win over Nebraska, who was their top rival in the Big Eight and the Big 12. It wasn’t a surprise the Cornhuskers were going to challenge the Sooners because of Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez leading the charge for his football team. Oklahoma will have another challenging home game as the Sooners will start Big 12 conference play against West Virginia this SAT (7:30 PM, ABC). The Sooners better not look past these Mountaineers for a Oct.2 road game against Kansas State….Cincinnati remains ranked #4 after a 38-24 road win over Indiana. The UC Bearcats will have a bye-week before coming back to the state of IN for an Oct. 2 road game against Notre Dame. Should Cincy be victorious, all things are possible for this football team…Speaking of Notre Dame, the Fighting Irish are coming off a 27-13 home win over in-state rival Purdue. This football team will have a neutral-site game (in Chicago, IL) against Wisconsin this SAT (Noon, FOX). Notre Dame QB Jack Coan will play his former team and should know their strengths and weaknesses. The Irish better not look past these Badgers for their home showdown against Cincinnati…#5 Iowa keeps winning to remain on a 3-0 start. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 30-7 home win over Kent State. Iowa will have a home game against Colorado State this SAT (Noon, FS1)…No surprise that #6 Oregon had a 48-7 home win over Stony Brook to remain undefeated. The Ducks have a home game against Arizona, who is on a current 15-game losing streak, this SAT (10:30 PM, ESPN)….Texas A&M remains ranked #10 after a 34-0 home win over New Mexico. The Aggies will have a tough neutral-site win (in Arlington, TX) against rival Arkansas, who are one of the top surprise teams in the SEC. Like the Aggies, the Razorbacks are on a 3-0 start and are looking to end a current nine-game losing streak against Texas A&M. The Aggies, who are on a current 11-game-winning streak, have a lot of questions about themselves, such as their QB and how good their defense really is coming into SEC conference play… Clemson and Ohio State, who each have early-season losses, dropped in the major rankings but still remain among my OTMs. Ohio State got things turned around when they made changes of who the starting RB is. The Buckeyes had a bad 1st half but a good 2nd half in their 41-20 home win over Tulsa. Clemson performed poorly in a 14-8 home win over rival Georgia Tech. The Tigers offense better get back in gear to score points like they have in previous seasons…. Oklahoma State has won all their games by closer than expected to get on a 3-0 start, including two games by below the predicted point spread. The OSU Cowboys have a home game against Kansas State, who are also on a surprising 3-0 start, including a 38-17 home win over Nevada last SAT. I really though the Wolfpack was going to have a road win over the K-State Wildcats in “the little apple.” I had Okie State among my OTMs to begin this season because of the talent they have, other Big 12 teams had a loss, and are expected to have a 5-0 start before an Oct.16 road game against Texas.These Cowboys better get their act together. If Kansas State has a road win over Oklahoma State this SAT (7PM, ESPN Plus), the Wildcats will definitely be in my top ten rankings before an Oct.2 home game against Oklahoma. Right now, the KSU Wildcats own the Sooners since current Head Coach Chris Klieman came to campus to assume his current job...BYU is 3-0 start, including tough home wins in the last two weeks, such as a 27-17 home win over Arizona State last SAT. The BYU Cougars are looking to show the nation how good they are after losing QB Zach Wilson. BYU will have a home game against South Florida this SAT (10:15 PM, ESPN 2)… Mississippi are coming off a 41-21 home win over Tulane to have a 3-0 start. The Ole Miss Rebels will have a bye-week before an Oct.2 road game against defending National Champions Alabama. Remember last season, the Mississippi offense gave this Crimson Tide defense all kinds of hell by having 647 total yards in a 63-48 home loss against ‘Bama. If the Rebels upset the Tide, consider QB Matt Coral in the lead for the Heisman Trophy race…
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
Alabama LB WIll Anderson Jr- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 QB hurry in the Crimson Tide’s 31-29 road win over Florida.
Clemson LB James Skalski- Produced 9 tackles (4 solo), 1 PBU, and 3 QB hurries in the Tigers’ 14-8 home win over Georgia Tech. Made that game-winning solo tackle (on 4th and Goal with 0:15 remaining) to win this game.
Clemson LB LaVonta Bentley- Produced 13 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Tigers’ home win over Georgia Tech.
Oklahoma LB Nik Bonitto- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the Sooners’ 23-16 home win over rival Nebraska
Oklahoma P Michael Turk- Transfer from Arizona State. Had 4 punts with 39.2 yards per punt in the Sooners’ home win over Nebraska. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 37-yard punt landing on the 4-yard line.
Penn State S Jaquan Brisker- Made that game-winning PBU (on last play) to seal the Nittany Lions’ 28-20 home win over Auburn. Also produced 6 tackles (3 solo) and 1 TFL.
Notre Dame LB J.D Bertrand- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry in the Fighting Irish’s 27-13 home win over in-state rival Purdue.
Notre Dame RB Kyren Williams- 168 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Fighting Irish’s home win over Purdue. Rushed 12 carries, 91 yards, and 1 TD (51 yards). Received 2 catches, 47 yards, and 1 TD (39 yards).
Georgia QB J.T Daniels- Passed 23-31, 303 yards, 3 TDs, and 1 INT in the Bulldogs’ 40-13 home win over South Carolina.
Georgia LB Nolan Smith- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 QB hurries in the Bulldogs’ home win over South Carolina.
Georgia LB Adam Anderson- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, and 5 QB hurries in the Bulldogs’ home win over South Carolina.
Oregon S Verone McKinley III- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo) and 2 INTs in the Ducks’ 48-7 home win over Stony Brook.
Oklahoma State S Jason Taylor- Made that game-winning blocked FG attempt to seal the OSU Cowboys’ 21-20 road win over Boise State. Also produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 1 QB hurry.
Oklahoma State RB Jaylen Warren- Rushed 32 carries, 218 yards, and 2 TDs (75 and 6) in the Cowboys’ road win over Boise State.
Oklahoma State P Tom Hutton- Had 7 punts with 38.3 yards per punt in the Cowboys’ road win over Boise State. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 41-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Louisville LB Jaylin Alderman- Made that game-winning INT (66-yard TD; on 1st and 10 with 0:05 remaining) in the Cardinals’ 42-35 home win over UCF. His 5,889 career passing yards are seventh-most in school history.
Louisville QB Malik Cunningham- 364 total offensive yards and 3 TDs responsible for in the Cardinals’ home win over UCF. Passed 23-38, 265 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. Rushed 13 carries, 99 yards, and 2 TDs (7 and 1). Also had a 27-yard carry.
Fresno State CB Bralyn Lux- Made that game-winning PBU (on last play) to seal the Bulldogs’ 40-37 road win over UCLA. Also produced 1 assisted tackle and 1 fumble recovery.
Fresno State WR Jalen Cropper- Received 14 catches, 141 yards, and 1 TD (13 yards) in the Bulldogs’ road win over UCLA. Scored that 13-yard receiving TD (on 2nd and 11 with 0:14 remaining) to eventually win this game. Also had a 27-yard catch.
Memphis WR/RS Calvin Austin III- 212 all-purpose running yards in the Tigers’ 31-29 home win over Miss. State. Received 9 catches, 105 yards, and 2 TDs (21 and 25). Returned 2 punts, 107 yards, and 1 TD (94 yards). His 8 career games with 100 receiving yards are fourth-most in school history.
Memphis S Sanchez Blake- Produced 12 tackles (7 solo), 1 fumble recovery (49-yard TD on 1st series), and 1 PBU in the Tigers’ home win over Miss. State.
Cincinnati LB Deshawn Pace- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT (39 yards) in the UC Bearcats’ 38-24 road win over Indiana.
Cincinnati LB Darrian Beavers- Produced 9 tackles (6 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Bearcats’ road win over Indiana.
BYU LB Payon Wilgar- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 PBU in the BYU Cougars’ 27-17 home win over Arizona State.
Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson- Rushed 24 carries, 277 yards, and 3 TDs (5,48, and 52) in the Buckeyes’ 41-20 home win over Tulsa. Also had a 54-yard carry.
Ohio State S Cameron Martinez- Produced 2 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT (61-yard TD), and 3 PBUs in the Buckeyes’ home win over Tulsa.
North Carolina RB Ty Chandler- Transfer from Tennessee. Rushed 20 carries, 198 yards, and 2 TDs (5 and 7) in the Tar Heels’ 59-39 home win over Virginia. Also had a 60-yard carry.
North Carolina WR Josh Downs- Received 8 catches, 203 yards, and 2 TDs (59 and 37-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the Tar Heels’ home win over Virginia.
USC Head Coach Donte Williams- Victorious in his first game as the interim head coach in the Trojans’ 45-14 road win over Washington State.
USC QB Jaxson Dart- Came off the bench after QB Kedon Slovis left this game with a neck injury after being sacked. 423 total offensive yards in the Trojans’ road win over Washington State. Passed 30-46, 391 yards, 4 TDs, and 2 INTs. Rushed 6 carries for 32 yards, including a 18-yard carry.
USC WR Drake London- Received 13 catches, 170 yards, and 2 TDs (5 and 31) in the Trojans’ road win over Washington State. Also had a 32-yard catch.
California LB Evan Tattersall- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Cal Golden Bears’ 42-20 home win over Sacramento State.
Maryland PK Joseph Petrino- Scored 8 points in the Terrapins’ 20-17 road win over Illinois. Kicked 2-3 FGs (each from 32 yards out) and scored on all 2 XPK attempts.Scored a 32-yard FG (on last play) to win this game.
Maryland S Nick Cross- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT (5 yards), and 3 PBUs in the Terrapins’ road win over Illinois.
Duke S Lummie Young IV- Produced 7 tackles (1 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 INT (2 yards) in the Blue Devils’ 30-23 home win over Northwestern.
Duke DE Ben Frye- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo) and 2 fumble recoveries in the Blue Devils’ home win over Northwestern.
Duke DT DeWayne Carter- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 2 forced fumbles, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Blue Devils’ home win over Northwestern.
Iowa RB Tyler Goodson- Rushed 22 carries, 153 yards, and 3 TDs (46, 35, and 2) in the Hawkeyes’ 30-7 home win over Kent State.
Iowa LB Jack Campbell- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 3 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 forced fumble in the Hawkeyes’ home win over Kent State.
Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker- Rushed 27 carries for 172 yards, including a 26-yard carry, in the MSU Spartans’ 38-17 road win over Miami.
Michigan State DE Drew Beesley- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Spartans’ road win over Miami.
Stanford CB Jimmy Wyrick- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 1 INT (6 yards), 2 PBUs, and 1 QB hurry in the Cardinal’s 41-23 road win over Vanderbilt.
Wake Forest WR A.T Perry- Received 7 catches, 155 yards, and 1 TD (49 yards) in the Demon Deacons’ 35-14 home win over Florida State.
Wake Forest CB Caelen Carson- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 INT, and 2 PBUs in the Demon Deacons’ home win over Florida State.
LSU WR Deion Smith- Received 5 catches, 135 yards, and 2 TDs (28 and 40-each scored in the 1st quarter) in the LSU Tigers’ 49-21 home win over Central Michigan.
Texas A&M LB Aaron Hansford- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 PBU in the Aggies’ 34-0 home win over New Mexico.
Texas Tech QB Tyler Shough- Transfer from Oregon. Passed 26-35, 399 yards, and 4 TDs in the Red Raiders’ 54-21 home win over FIU.
Missouri QB Connor Bazelak- Passed 21-30, 346 yards, and 3 TDs in the Tigers’ 59-28 home win over SE Missouri.
N.C State RB Zonovan Knight- Rushed 11 carries, 104 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out) in the Wolfpack’s 45-7 home win over Furman. Also had a 42-yard carry.
N.C State QB Devn Leary- Passed 23-29, 259 yards, and 3 TDs in the Wolfpack’s home win over Furman.
N.C State P Trenton Gill- Had 4 punts with 38 yards per punt in the Wolfpack’s home win over Furman. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 32-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Michigan WR Cornelius Johnson- Received 3 catches, 117 yards, and 1 TD (87 yards) in the U-M Wolverines’ 63-10 home win over Northern Illinois.
Michigan RB Blake Corum- Produced 13 carries, 125 yards, and 3 TDs (1,51, and 1) in the Wolverines’ home win over Northern Illinois.
Rutgers WR Bo Melton- Received 6 catches, 125 yards, and 1 TD (28 yards) in the Scarlet Knights’ 45-13 home win over Delaware.
Minnesota LB Jack Gibbens- Produced 6 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 forced fumble in the Golden Gophers’ 30-0 road win over Colorado.
Arkansas WR Treylon Burks- Received 3 catches, 127 yards, and 1 TD (career-long 91 yards) in the Razorbacks’ 45-10 home win over Georgia Southern. His 91-yard receiving TD is the second-longest passing TD play in school history.
Arkansas QB K.J Jefferson- Passed 13-23, 366 yards, and 3 TDs in the Razorbacks’ home win over Georgia Southern.
Arkansas S Jalen Catalon- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 6 solo) and 2 PBUs in the Razorbacks’ home win over Georgia Southern.
Mississippi WR Jonathan Mingo- Received 6 catches,136 yards, and 1 TD (11 yards) in the Ole Miss Rebels’ 61-21 home win over Tulane. Also had a 50-yard catch.
Syracuse RB Sean Tucker- 253 all-purpose running yards and scored 5 TDs in the Orange’s 62-24 home win over Albany. Rushed 13 carries, 132 yards, and 4 TDs (8,56, 12, and 26). Received 3 catches, 121 yards, and 1 TD (72 yards).
Syracuse LB Stefon Thompson- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the Orange’s home win over Albany.
Syracuse PK Andre Szmyt- Scored 14 points in the Orange’s home win over Albany. Scored on all 2 FG (including a 48-yard FG) and 8 XPK attempts. His 60 career FGs scored is a school record.
Baylor WR R.J Snead- Received 6 catches, 128 yards, and 1 TD (69 yards) in the Bears’ 45-7 road win over Kansas.
Iowa State QB Brock Purdy- 321 total offensive yards in the Cyclones’ 48-3 road win over UNLV. Passed 21-24, 288 yards, and 3 TDs. Rushed 6 carries for 33 yards, including a 15-yard carry. His 10,638 career total offensive yards is a school record.
Iowa State WR Xaiver Hutchinson- Received 10 catches, 133 yards, and 2 TDs (20 and 17) in the Cyclones’ road win over UNLV. Also had a 22-yard catch.
Washington WR Jaen McMillan- Received 10 catches, 175 yards, and 1 TD (33 yards) in the Huskies’ 52-3 home win over Arkansas State. Also had a 39-yard catch.
Washington NB Brendan Radley-Hiles- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery (3 yards), and 1 PBU in the Huskies home win over Arkansas State.
Oregon State LB Kyrei Fisher- Produced 7 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 QB hurry in the OSU Beavers’ 42-0 home win over Idaho.
Tennessee S Jaylen McCollough- Produced 2 tackles (all solo), 1 INT (16 yards), and 2 PBUs in the Volunteers’ 56-0 home win over Tennessee Tech.
Texas RB Bijan Robinson- Rushed 13 carries, 127 yards, and 3 TDs (6,7, and 62) in the Longhorns’ 58-0 home win over Rice.
Coastal Carolina RB Shermari Jones- Rushed 16 carries, 149 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out) in the CCU Chanticleers’ 28-25 road win over Buffalo.
Coastal Carolina LB Silas Kelly- Produced 10 tackles (co-led team; 9 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 PBU in the Chanticleers’ road win over Buffalo.
Buffalo DE Taylor Riggins- Produced 7 tackles (all solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the Bulls’ home loss against Coastal Carolina.
San Jose State LB Jordan Cobbs- Produced 5 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the SJSU Spartans’ 17-13 road win over Hawaii.
San Jose State P Will Hart- Transfer from Michigan. Had 11 punts with 44.5 yards per punt in the Spartans’ road win over Hawaii. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 58-yard punt landing on the 5-yard line.
San Diego State CB Tayler Hawkins- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT (3 yards), and 2 PBUs in the SDSU Aztecs’ 33-31 home win over Utah.
San Diego State RS/WR Britain Covey- 203 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Aztecs’ home win over Utah. Returned 6 punts, 132 yards, and 1 TD (80 yards). Received 8 catches, 46 yards, and 1 TD (from 2 yards out). Returned 1 kickoff for 25 yards.
Western Michigan WR Corey Croom- Received 8 catches, 161 yards, and 1 TD (54 yards) in the WMU Broncos’ 44-41 road win over Pittsburgh.
Western Michigan LB Zaire Barnes- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 2 TFLs, and 2 fumble recoveries in the Broncos’ road win over Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh WR Jordan Addison- Received 6 catches, 124 yards, and 3 TDs (67,23, and 28) in the Pitt Panthers’ home loss against Western Michigan.
Utah State RB Calvin Tyler Jr- Rushed 19 carries, 132 yards, and 2 TDs (1 and 61) in the USU Aggies’ 49-45 road win over Air Force. Scored that 61-yard rushing TD (on 1st and 10 with 3:54 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Utah State WR Deven Thompkins- Received 9 catches, 188 yards, and 2 TDs (72 yards) in the Aggies’ road win over Air Force.
Utah State LB Justin Rice- Produced 14 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 INT (8 yards), and 1 forced fumble in the Aggies’ road win over Air Force.
Air Force RB Emmanuel Michel- Rushed 11 carries, 133 yards, and 2 TDs (51 and 55) in the AFA Falcons’ home loss against Utah State.
SMU WR Reggie Robertson Jr- Received 6 catches, 71 yards, and 1 TD (33 yards) in the Mustangs’ 39-37 comeback road win over La Tech. Scored that 33-yard receiving TD (on last play) to win this game. His 19 career receiving TDs are eighth-most in school history.
East Carolina CB Ja’Quan McMillian- Made that game-winning INT (on 1st and 10 with 0:06 remaining) to seal the ECU Pirates’ 42-38 comeback road win over Marshall. Also produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 fumble recovery, and 1 PBU.
East Carolina RB Keaton Mitchell- 170 all-purpose running yards in the Pirates’ home win over Marshall. Rushed 14 carries, 135 yards, and 1 TD (88 yards). Received 4 catches for 35 yards, including a 20-yard catch.
South Alabama CB Darrell Luter Jr- Produced 3 tackles (all solo) and 3 PBUs in the USA Jaguars’ 28-21 home win over Alcorn State.
Texas State LB Issiah Nixon- Produced 3 tackles (all solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, and 2 forced fumbles in the Bobcats’ 42-34 home win over Incarnate Wood.
Georgia State LB Blake Carroll- Produced 9 tackles (co-led team; 8 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 PBU in the Panthers’ 20-9 home win over Charlotte.
Troy DE Javon Solomon- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks in the Trojans’ 21-9 road win over Southern Miss.
UTSA DE Trumane Bell II- Produced 4 tackles (2 solo), 2 TFLs/sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 2 QB hurries in the Roadrunners’ 27-13 home win over MTSU.
Colorado State TE Trey McBride- Received 9 catches for 109 yards, including a 29-yard catch, in the CSU Rams’ 22-6 road win over Toledo.
South Florida P Andrew Stokes- Had 6 punts with 36.8 yards per punt in the USF Bulls’ 38-17 home win over Florida A&M. Had 3 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 39-yard punt landing on the 5-yard line.
Liberty QB Malik Willis- 319 total offensive yards and 6 TDs responsible for in the Flames’ 45-17 home win over Old Dominion. Passed 21-28, 242 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 9 carries, 77 yards, and 2 TDs (17 and 1). Also had a 56-yard carry.
Liberty DT Kennedy Charles- Produced 3 tackles (all solo) and 3 TFLs/sacks in the Flames’ home win over Old Dominion.
Appalachian State LB D’Marco Jackson- Produced 13 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the App State Mountaineers’ 44-10 home win over Elon.
Appalachian State P Xaiver Subotsch- Had 3 punts with 39.3 yards per punt in the Mountaineers’ home win over Elon. Had all punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 39-yard punt landing on the 5-yard line.
UAB QB Dylan Hopkins- Passed 6-7, 202 yards, and 3 TDs in the UAB Blazers’ 40-6 road win over North Texas.
UAB TE Gerritt Prince- Received 3 catches, 136 yards, and 2 TDs (42 and 61) in the Blazers’ road win over North Texas.
Wyoming LB Chad Muma- Produced 12 tackles (led team; 10 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT (45-yard TD), and 1 PBU in the Cowboys’ 45-13 home win over Ball State.
Akron QB D.J Irons- 432 total offensive yards in the Zips’ 35-14 home win over Bryant. Passed 19-23, 296 yards, and 3 TDs. Rushed 15 carries, 136 yards, and 1 TD (20 yards). Also had a 24-yard carry.
