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09/08/25 - SS Collin Matteson, Sr/2026, Army + More +

WEEK 2 AMERICAN CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Collin Matteson, Sr., S, Army,...Matteson led an Army defense that limited Kansas State to 246 yards of offense and 13 first downs in the Black Knights' 24-21 road win. Matteson finished with five tackles and came away with three pass breakups and the decisive interception on Kansas State's final drive to clinch the win. - American Conference Football

SS Collin Matteson, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* ()
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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09/08/25 - K Spencer Porath, So/2028, Purdue + More +

WEEK 2 BIG TEN SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Spencer Porath, Purdue, K - So. - Brownsburg, Ind. - Brownsburg,...Recorded the fourth multi-field goal game of his career, matching his career high by going 2-for-2 on field goal attempts..Connected on field goals from 25 yards and 43 yards, the latter the second-longest of his career..Made all four PATs to help the Boilermakers defeat SIU, 34-17..Last Purdue Special Teams Players of the Week: J.D. Dellinger (Nov. 11, 2019). - 2025 Big Ten Football

K Spencer Porath, So/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (2465)

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09/08/25 - OLB Jordan Hall, Jr/2027, Michigan State + More +

WEEK 2 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jordan Hall, Michigan State, LB - Jr. - Fredericksburg, Va. - IMG Academy,...Registered a career-high 15 tackles in the win over Boston College..His nine solo stops Saturday night marked a career best..Added one forced fumble, forcing a fumble that teammate redshirt senior defensive back Armorion Smith recovered in the end zone in the first quarter...Last Michigan State Defensive Player of the Week honoree: Cal Haladay (Nov. 14, 2022). - 2025 Big Ten Football

OLB Jordan Hall, Jr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (22)

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Michigan State Player News & Notes

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09/08/25 - QB Aidan Chiles, Jr/2027, Michigan State + More +

WEEK 2 BIG TEN CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Aidan Chiles, Michigan State, QB - Jr. - Long Beach, Calif. - Downey,...Recorded a career-high four touchdowns Saturday as the Spartans beat Boston College in double overtime...Had 270 total yards (231 passing, 39 rushing) and accounted for five total touchdowns (four passing, one rushing)...Threw the game-winning 2-point conversion pass to Omari Kelly in double overtime on the last play of the game...Last Michigan State Offensive Player of the Week: Maliq Carr (Nov. 20, 2023). - 2025 Big Ten Football

QB Aidan Chiles, Jr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (37)

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09/08/25 - SS Omar Thornton, So/2028, Boston College + More +

WEEK 2 ACC DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Omar Thornton, So., DB, Boston College (Carver Ranches, Florida),...Logged a career-high 11 tackles as Boston College's road game at Michigan State...Recorded his first career sack against the Spartans...Additionally, forced a fumble for the Eagles. - ACC Football

SS Omar Thornton, So/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (1656)

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09/08/25 - ILB TJ Quinn, rSr/2026, Louisville + More +

WEEK 2 ACC LINEBACKER OF THE WEEK: TJ Quinn, Sr., LB, Louisville (Valdosta, Georgia),...Recorded a season-high 11 tackles in Louisville's win over James Madison...Five of his 11 tackles were solo stops...Anchored the Cardinals' defense which allowed just 263 yards of offense...Added 1.0 of Louisville's 6.0 sacks on the night. - ACC Football

ILB TJ Quinn, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (45)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (177)

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09/08/25 - DE Vincent Anthony Jr., Sr/2026, Duke + More +

WEEK 2 ACC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Vincent Anthony Jr., Sr., DE, Duke (Durham, North Carolina),...Logged a career-high 3.0 sacks against then-No. 11 Illinois...Recorded a pair of stops within Illinois' first 10 offensive plays...His sack total is tied for the most in Duke history against a ranked opponent...Has recorded sacks in back-to-back games and in three of his last four appearances...He leads all FBS players with 4.0 sacks through Week 2. - ACC Football

DE Vincent Anthony Jr., Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (126)

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09/08/25 - OG Adrian Medley, rSr/2026, Florida State + More +

WEEK 2 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Adrian Medley, R-Sr., RG, Florida State (Pensacola, Florida),...Was the highest-graded offensive lineman in Florida State's 77-3 win over East Texas A&M. ..Responsible for four blocks that led to a first down or touchdown...The Seminoles' offense set a school record with 10.27 yards per play...Paved the way for 368 passing yards and 361 rushing yards - the Seminoles' first 350-350 game since 1995...Florida State scored touchdowns on 11 of its 12 possessions, including all seven in the first half with Medley on the field. - ACC Football

OG Adrian Medley, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (88)

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09/08/25 - DE Tamatoa McDonough, rSr/2026, Iowa State + More +

WEEK 2 BIG 12 CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Tamatoa McDonough, DL, Iowa State,...Iowa State's 16-13 victory over rival Iowa saw McDonough record back-to-back sacks on the final drive to end the game. The senior finished the game with five total tackles, a pair of sacks and a quarterback hurry as part of Iowa State's defensive line that was also honored this week. The defense stymied Iowa to pick up ISU's first home win in the rivalry series since 2011. - Big 12 Football

DE Tamatoa McDonough, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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09/08/25 - DT Skyler Gill-Howard, rSr/2026, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 2 BIG 12 CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Skyler Gill-Howard, DL, Texas Tech...Gill-Howard tallied a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown from his defensive line position in Texas Tech's 62-14 blowout of Kent State. He became the first Red Raider defensive lineman to return an interception for a touchdown since Adell Duckett went five yards into the end zone against SMU to start the 2003 season. Gill-Howard also added four tackles, including one for a loss, in the win. - Big 12 Football

DT Skyler Gill-Howard, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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09/08/25 - QB Sawyer Robertson, rSr/2026, Baylor + More +

WEEK 2 BIG 12 CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Sawyer Robertson, QB, Baylor,...Robertson led all FBS quarterbacks in week two with 440 passing yards in addition to four touchdown throws in Baylor's double-overtime win over then-No. 17 SMU. The Bears' signal caller authored drives of 72 yards and 82 yards in the fourth quarter of the comeback win. Robertson also became the first Big 12 quarterback to throw for 400 or more yards in the first two games of a season since Patrick Mahomes in 2016. - Big 12 Football

QB Sawyer Robertson, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (15)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (19)

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09/08/25 - RB Jaden Nixon, rSr/2026, Central Florida + More +

WEEK 2 BIG 12 CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jaden Nixon, RB, UCF...With 156 rushing yards on just four carries with two touchdowns against North Carolina A&T, Nixon made UCF history throughout Saturday's game. His 87-yard touchdown run was the third longest play from scrimmage in program history after returning the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. Nixon also became just the fourth player in UCF's FBS history to return a kickoff for a touchdown and tally an offensive touchdown in the same game. - Big 12 Football

RB Jaden Nixon, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (107)

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09/08/25 - RB Makenzie McGill II, rSo/2028, North Texas + More +

WEEK 2 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: Makenzie McGill II, So., RB, North Texas,...Rushed for 102 yards on 16 carries, including the game-winning touchdown in overtime, in a 33-30 win at Western Michigan. - American Conference Football

RB Makenzie McGill II, rSo/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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09/08/25 - QB Blake Horvath, Sr/2026, Navy + More +

WEEK 2 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: Blake Horvath, Sr., QB, Navy,...Rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries and completed 6 of 9 passes for 168 yards and a TD in a 38-24 win against UAB. - American Conference Football

QB Blake Horvath, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (18)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (201)

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09/08/25 - QB Cale Hellums, Jr/2027, Army + More +

WEEK 2 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: Cale Hellums, Jr., QB, Army,...Rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries and completed 7 of 11 passes for 43 yards and a TD in a 24-21 win at Kansas State in his first career start. - American Conference Football

QB Cale Hellums, Jr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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