PFF grades are live: College Football Playoff quarterfinals
- Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss to the semifinals: The quarterback put the Rebels on his back when it mattered most, accumulating a 91.8 PFF passing grade with five big-time throws.
- Devan Boykin highlights a stellar day for Indiana’s defense: The safety produced an 88.0 PFF coverage grade with six stops during the Hoosiers’ huge win.
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Highest-graded players: Offense (non-quarterbacks)
| Name | Team | Pos. | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Kaleon Black | Indiana | HB | 28 | 85.3 |
| Jeremiah Smith | Ohio State | WR | 60 | 84.1 |
| Harrison Wallace III | Ole Miss | WR | 67 | 81.9 |
| Charlie Becker | Indiana | WR | 31 | 80.3 |
| Samson Okunlola | Miami (FL) | G | 33 | 80.0 |
| Michael Carroll | Alabama | T | 50 | 78.3 |
| Francis Mauigoa | Miami (FL) | T | 63 | 75.5 |
| Will Kacmarek | Ohio State | TE | 33 | 75.5 |
| De’Zhaun Stribling | Ole Miss | WR | 50 | 75.3 |
| Terrance Carter Jr. | Texas Tech | TE | 58 | 74.6 |
Highest-graded defenders
| Name | Team | Pos. | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Payton Pierce | Ohio State | LB | 10 | 97.5 |
| Devan Boykin | Indiana | S | 43 | 86.2 |
| Ben Roberts | Texas Tech | LB | 82 | 85.9 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | Miami (FL) | EDGE | 55 | 85.0 |
| David Bailey | Teas Tech | EDGE | 62 | 84.0 |
| Elijah Griffin | Georgia | Dl | 43 | 83.8 |
| Caleb Downs | Ohio State | S | 63 | 83.3 |
| Jerry Mixon | Oregon | LB | 37 | 82.8 |
| Isaiah Jones | Indiana | LB | 41 | 82.5 |
| Bryce Boettcher | Oregon | LB | 61 | 80.4 |
Highest-graded quarterbacks
| Name | Team | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Trinidad Chambliss | Ole Miss | 75 | 91.6 |
| Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | 58 | 90.3 |
| Julian Sayin | Ohio State | 60 | 75.3 |
| Austin Mack | Alabama | 22 | 70.7 |
| Carson Beck | Miami (FL) | 63 | 70.5 |
| Alberto Mendoza | Indiana | 9 | 69.4 |
| Gunner Stockton | Georgia | 74 | 62.7 |
| Dante Moore | Oregon | 82 | 61.1 |
| Ty Simpson | Alabama | 28 | 49.2 |
| Behren Morton | Texas Tech | 62 | 29.9 |
Offensive Player of the Week: QB Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
While a myriad of star quarterbacks were on display during the second round of the College Football Playoff, none shined brighter than Chambliss. The Ole Miss starter put on a show with a 91.6 overall PFF grade and a 91.8 passing mark, totaling five big-time throws with only one turnover-worthy play. The former Ferris State quarterback was especially elite when Georgia blitzed him, going 12-for-22 with 128 yards, three big-time throws, no turnover-worthy plays and zero sacks.
Defensive Player of the Week: S Devan Boykin, Indiana
Indiana’s defense swarmed Alabama‘s inconsistent offense in the Rose Bowl, and Boykin was a focal point. The safety produced an 88.0 PFF coverage grade with six stops in the pass game. Boykin also didn’t miss a single tackle attempt in Pasadena.
Offensive Line of the Week: Alabama Crimson Tide
Although Alabama was dismantled in the quarterfinals, its offensive line put forth a respectable effort. The unit produced an 87.3 PFF pass-blocking grade, permitting just five pressures and one sacks against a good Indiana front. Further, the Tide’s offensive line easily led all eight teams with a 77.8% impact run-block rate.
Quarterback of the Week: Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
See above.
Run Defender of the Week: LB Ben Roberts, Texas Tech
Texas Tech’s season may have come to an unfortunate end, but it wasn’t because of its elite defense. Roberts continued a great postseason period with a nation-high 89.3 PFF run-defense grade against Oregon, recording six stops with one tackle for loss/no gain. He also didn’t miss a single tackle against the Ducks’ good ground game.
Pass Rusher of the Week: EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL)
Bain continued his season-long tear by wreaking havoc against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. The projected first-round pick led all players in the quarterfinals with an 86.7 PFF pass-rushing grade and an unreal 32.4% pass-rush win rate. Altogether, Bain accumulated eight pressures against the Buckeyes.
Coverage Defender of the Week: S Devan Boykin, Indiana
See above.
