- Julian Sayin leads Ohio State well past Minnesota: He earned a career-high 91.7 PFF passing grade in Ohio State’s dominant victory, going 23-for-27 passing with three big-time throws and no turnover-worthy plays.
- David Bailey reaches double-digit pressures in Week 6: The Texas Tech edge defender notched 11 pressures against Houston on his way to a 91.7 PFF pass-rushing grade.
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National Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Julian Sayin, Ohio State
RB: Jam Miller, Alabama
WR: Kyan Mason, Akron
WR: Hank Beatty, Illinois
TE: Bruin Fleischmann, Air Force
Flex: Eli Heidenreich, Navy
LT: Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
LG: Laurence Seymore, Western Kentucky
C: Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli, San Diego State
RG: Justin Pickett, Duke
RT: Gunnar Gottula, Nebraska
Defense
EDGE: David Bailey, Texas Tech
EDGE: Adam Trick, Miami (OH)
DI: Payton Zdroik, Air Force
DI: John Taumoepeau, BYU
LB: Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
LB: Mac Harris, USF
CB: Leonard Moore, Notre Dame
CB: Rodrick Pleasant, UCLA
S: Jakobe Thomas, Miami (FL)
S: Jacob Redding, Baylor
Flex: Quandarius Keyes, UNLV
Offensive Player of the Week: Eli Heidenreich, Navy
Heidenreich racked up 243 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in Navy’s win over Air Force. He logged 29 snaps in the passing game and averaged an incredible 8.38 yards per route run.
Defensive Player of the Week: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
Bailey was key to Texas Tech’s win over Houston this week, accounting for 11 pressures across 27 pass-rushing snaps. He recorded two sacks, three quarterback hits and a forced fumble on his way to a 91.7 PFF pass-rushing grade.
Offensive Line of the Week: Ohio State
Ohio State allowed just three pressures to Minnesota, with quarterback Julian Sayin being knocked to the ground only twice in the game. The offensive line also powered a solid rushing attack, helping the Buckeyes average 4.4 yards per carry in their 42-3 win.
Quarterback of the Week: Julian Sayin, Ohio State
Julian Sayin earned a career-high 91.7 PFF passing grade in Ohio State’s dominant victory over Minnesota. He went 23-for-27 passing with three big-time throws and no turnover-worthy plays.
Run Defender of the Week: Payton Zdroik, Air Force
Air Force fell to Navy, but Payton Zdroik delivered another impressive performance in the ground game. His 93.4 PFF run-defense grade was the best among all FBS players this week, and four of his five tackles against the run resulted in a defensive stop.
Pass Rusher of the Week: EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
See above.
Coverage Defender of the Week: Jakobe Thomas, Miami (FL)
Thomas earned a 93.1 PFF overall grade after an impressive outing in Miami’s win over Florida State. He was targeted eight times in coverage, and while he did give up three receptions and a touchdown, he also came away with an interception and a pair of pass breakups.
ACC Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Darian Mensah, Duke
RB: Kendrick Raphael, Cal
WR: Chris Bell, Louisville
WR: Malachi Toney, Miami (FL)
TE: Kaelan Chudzinski, Boston College
Flex: Que’Sean Brown, Duke
LT: Trevonte Sylvester, Louisville
LG: Noah Josey, Virginia
C: Matt Craycraft, Duke
RG: Justin Pickett, Duke
RT: Brian Parker II, Duke
Defense
EDGE: T.J. Parker, Clemson
EDGE: Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL)
DI: CJ Mims, North Carolina
DI: Peter Woods, Clemson
LB: Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
LB: Noah Chambers, Virginia Tech
CB: Brian Nelson II, NC State
CB: Demetres Samuel Jr., Syracuse
S: Jakobe Thomas, Miami (FL)
S: Devin Neal, Virginia
Flex: Ja’Son Prevard, Virginia
SEC Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Ty Simpson, Alabama
RB: Jam Miller, Alabama
WR: Dallas Wilson, Florida
WR: Ryan Williams, Alabama
TE: Josh Cuevas, Alabama
Flex: Germie Bernard, Alabama
LT: Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
LG: Micah Morris, Georgia
C: Jager Burton, Kentucky
RG: Jalen Farmer, Kentucky
RT: Michael Carroll, Alabama
Defense
EDGE: Tyreak Sapp, Florida
EDGE: Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
DI: Kahlil Saunders, Kentucky
DI: Tyler Onyedim, Texas A&M
LB: Daymion Sanford, Texas A&M
LB: Justin Williams, Georgia
CB: Devin Moore, Florida
CB: Demello Jones, Georgia
S: Keon Sabb, Alabama
S: Michael Taaffe, Texas
Flex: Zabien Brown, Alabama
Big Ten Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Julian Sayin, Ohio State
RB: Justice Haynes, Michigan
WR: Hank Beatty, Illinois
WR: Carnell Tate, Ohio State
TE: Max Klare, Ohio State
Flex: Donaven McCulley, Michigan
LT: Austin Siereveld, Ohio State
LG: Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
C: Jackson Carsello, Nebraska
RG: TJ Shanahan Jr., Penn State
RT: Gunnar Gottula, Nebraska
Defense
EDGE: Derrick Moore, Michigan
EDGE: Zuriah Fisher, Penn State
DI: Rayshaun Benny, Michigan
DI: Trey Pierce, Michigan
LB: Javin Wright, Nebraska
LB: Jimmy Rolder, Michigan
CB: Rodrick Pleasant, UCLA
CB: Jyaire Hill, Michigan
S: Jalen Huskey, Maryland
S: Key Lawrence, UCLA
Flex: Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio State
Big 12 Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Jalon Daniels, Kansas
RB: Myles Montgomery, UCF
WR: Chase Roberts, BYU
WR: Luke Wysong, Arizona
TE: Michael Trigg, Baylor
Flex: Parker Kingston, BYU
LT: Joe Cotton, Cincinnati
LG: Evan Tengesdahl
C: Zarian McGill, Colorado
RG: Taran Tyo, Cincinnati
RT: Ty’Kieast Crawford, West Virginia
Defense
EDGE: David Bailey, Texas Tech
EDGE: Romello Height, Texas Tech
DI: John Taumoepeau, BYU
DI: Amari McNeill, Colorado
LB: Jake Golday, Cincinnati
LB: Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
CB: Ayden Garnes, Arizona
CB: Donovan McIntosh, Kansas State
S: Jacob Redding, Baylor
S: Tanner Wall, BYU
Flex: LeVar Thornton Jr.
Group of Six Team of the Week
Offense
QB: Blake Horvath, Navy
RB: Brock Townsend, Central Michigan
WR: Kyan Mason, Akron
WR: Jordan Napier, San Diego State
TE: Bruin Fleischmann, Air Force
Flex: Eli Heidenreich, Navy
LT: Kage Casey, Boise State
LG: Laurence Seymore, Western Kentucky
C: Ross Ulugalu-Maseuli, San Diego State
RG: Darrell Jones, UTSA
RT: Joseph Hanson, Coastal Carolina
Defense
EDGE: Adam Trick, Miami (OH)
EDGE: Trey White, San Diego State
DI: Payton Zdroik, Air Force
DI: Dominic Wiseman, South Alabama
LB: Mac Harris, USF
LB: Gage Summers, Akron
CB: Quandarius Keyes, UNLV
CB: Elijah Green, Tulsa
S: Naeten Mitchell, New Mexico State
S: Jamere Jones, Temple
Flex: Jaquez White, Troy
