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11/24/25 - RB Luke Yoder, Sr/2027, Lehigh + More +

WEEK 13 FCS NATIONAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Luke Yoder, Lehigh, RB, Jr. 5-11, 205,...Yoder carried the ball 19 times while collecting career highs with 234 yards, four touchdowns and a 12.3-yard average, powering Lehigh to a 42-32 victory at Lafayette in the 161st edition of college football's most-played series. Included was an 80-yard scoring run to open the second half. He also had a 12-yard reception as Lehigh completed a 12-0 regular season and earned the Patriot League championship. Honorable Mention: Taron Dickens, QB, Western Carolina; Elijah Howard, RB, Central Connecticut State; Justin Lamson, QB, Montana State; Jawaun Northington, RB, Murray State; Chris Parson, QB, Austin Peay; Josh Pitsenberger, RB, Yale. - Stats Perform FCS Football

RB Luke Yoder, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (47)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Lehigh Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - SS Caden Dowler, rSr/2027, Montana State + More +

WEEK 13 FCS NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Caden Dowler, DB, Montana State, DB, Jr., 6-0, 205,...Dowler continued his sizzling play with six solo tackles and a pick-6 as Montana State won 31-28 at previously unbeaten Montana to secure the Big Sky championship. His 34-yard return late in the third quarter turned a 21-17 deficit into a 24-21 lead the Bobcats didn't relinquish. He's earned top Big Sky defensive honors in three straight weeks with four interceptions and 204 return yards, including a TD in back-to-back Top 10 wins. Honorable Mention: Lando Brown, DE, Southern Utah; Anthony Busa, DB, Stonehill; Chris Gales, LB, UAlbany; Keyshawn Johnson, OLB, UT Martin; Dorian Plumley, S, Abilene Christian; Dylan Rowsey, DB, Murray State; Dune Smith, LB, UIW. - Stats Perform FCS Football

SS Caden Dowler, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (39)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Montana State Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - K Kansei Matsuzawa, Sr/2026, Hawaii + More +

Hawaii's Kansei Matsuzawa this month became the Bowl Subdivision all-time leader for what the NCAA calls “best perfect record of field goals.” Matsuzawa is 23 for 23, passing the mark of 21 for 21 by Tulane's Cairo Santos in 2012. - AP College Football

K Kansei Matsuzawa, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Hawaii Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - WR Danny Scudero, rJr/2028, Colorado + More +

San Jose State's Danny Scudero, who had 100-plus yards receiving in six of his first eight games, was held under 100 for a third straight game by San Diego State but continues to lead the country with 112.2 per game. - AP College Football

WR Danny Scudero, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Colorado Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - QB Drew Mestemaker, rSo/2029, Oklahoma State + More +

North Texas' Drew Mestemaker rose from fourth to first on the passing chart with his 469 yards against Rice. Mestemaker averages 315.4 yards per game, a yard more than Florida Atlantic's Caden Veltkamp. - AP College Football

QB Drew Mestemaker, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Oklahoma State Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - RB Cam Cook, Sr/2027, West Virginia + More +

Jacksonville State's Cam Cook ran for 138 yards in a 27-21 loss to FIU, his sixth straight 100-yard game and ninth of the season, to take back the national rushing lead. He's averaging 131.3 yards per game. Missouri's Ahmad Hardy was held to 57 yards by Oklahoma, dropping his average to 127.6. - AP College Football

RB Cam Cook, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (23)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (33)

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West Virginia Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - QB Diego Pavia, rSr/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

WEEK 13 ASSOCIATED PRESS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK RUNNER-UP: Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia threw for a career-high 484 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-17 win over Kentucky. Pavia set the program record, topping the 464 passing yards Whit Taylor had against Tennessee in 1981. Pavia also ran for 48 yards and a sixth score. - AP College Football

QB Diego Pavia, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (28)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (241)

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Vanderbilt Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - QB Dante Reno, Jr/2028, Yale + More +

WEEK 13 FCS NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK: Yale (45-27 win over Harvard),...Yale jumped to a 17-0 lead on the way to beating rival Harvard in their 141st all-time meeting, clinching a share of the Ivy League title with the Crimson and claiming the league's first-ever FCS playoff bid. Starring for coach Tony Reno's team were his son Dante Reno (273 passing yards, three touchdowns), Josh Pitsenberger (143 rushing yards, three TDs), Nico Brown (189 receiving yards, TD) and Brandon Webster (eight tackles, forced fumble and recovery on game's first play from scrimmage). Honorable Mention: McNeese (21-19 win at Lamar); Montana State (31-28 win at Montana); South Carolina State (28-17 win at Delaware State). - Stats Perform FCS Football

QB Dante Reno, Jr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (25)

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Yale Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - RB Nick Herman, Fr/2029, James Madison + More +

WEEK 13 FCS NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Nick Herman, Drake, RB, Fr., 5-11, 190,...Herman rushed for 258 yards - the most by a Drake player since 2003 - in leading the Bulldogs (8-3) past Morehead State 17-10 for their third straight outright Pioneer Football League title. The biggest of his 27 carries was a 77-yard touchdown run with 3:05 remaining to extend Drake's lead to 17-7. He's 40 rushing yards shy of 1,000 as the Bulldogs enter the FCS playoffs. Honorable Mention: Justin Buckner, OLB, Western Illinois; Landen Clark, QB, Elon; Jared Lockhart, QB, Jackson State; Kamari Maxwell, WR, Austin Peay; Caden Pinnick, QB, UC Davis; Te'Sean Smoot, QB, Alabama State. - Stats Perform FCS Football

RB Nick Herman, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/24/25 - WR Bugs Mortimer, rSr/2027, Stephen F. Austin + More +

WEEK 13 FCS NATIONAL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Bugs Mortimer, Stephen F. Austin, PR/WR, R-Jr. 5-10, 177,...The FCS' leading punt returner reversed a return for a 79-yard touchdown and set the SFA seasonal yardage record as the Southland Conference champion won at Northwestern State 62-14. It was Mortimer's fourth punt return TD - the most by an FCS player in a season since 2016. He also caught two passes and had 106 all-purpose yards. Mortimer is averaging 21.5 yards on 25 returns, and his 537 yards are 165 more than any other FCS player this season. Honorable Mention: Gilbert Brown, P, Charleston Southern; TJ Cadden, Return/WR, Bucknell; Cavan Craig, P, Wofford; Matt Clark, PK, Duquesne; Ryan Marks, P, Utah Tech; Nick Reed, PK, New Hampshire; Refeno Vangates, PR/WR, North Carolina Central. - Stats Perform FCS Football

WR Bugs Mortimer, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (62)

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Stephen F. Austin Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - RB Jawaun Northington, Sr/2026, Murray State + More +

WEEK 13 MISSOURI VALLEY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: RB Jawaun Northington, Murray State, 5-9, 217, Sr., Louisville, Ky.,...The Racers picked up their first win of the season in a 31-17 victory over Indiana State on the back of Northington's career day. The senior running back ran for 232 yards and two touchdowns for one of the greatest single game performances in MSU history. His 232 yards rank fifth in program history for single-game rushing yards and is the most rushing yards by an MSU player since 2010. - Missouri Valley Football

RB Jawaun Northington, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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Murray State Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - WR Ky Wilson, Sr/2027, Connecticut + More +

WEEK 13 MISSOURI VALLEY NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: KR/WR Ky "Flash" Wilson, Youngstown State, 5-9, 180, Jr., Farrell, Pa.,...Wilson finished with 112 all-purpose yards in the 35-32 win over UNI. He accounted for 75 yards on eight receptions and had a kickoff return for 41 yards. His kickoff return on the first kickoff of the contest set the school record for single-season kickoff return yards in a season. - Missouri Valley Football

WR Ky Wilson, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Connecticut Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - C Noah Fenske, rSr/2026, Southern Illinois + More +

WEEK 13 MISSOURI VALLEY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: C Noah Fenske, Southern Illinois, 6-6, 310, Sr., New Hampton, Iowa,...Fenske helped lead the way for an SIU team that defeated No. 11 Illinois State, 37-7, on Saturday. Fenske and the Salukis were dominant at the line of scrimmage, rushing for 296 yards in the win. SIU also allowed just one sack against the Redbirds. With Fenske and company up front, the Salukis had two 100-yard rushers: Edward Robinson (145) and DJ Williams (134). Fenske graded out at 94%, did not allow a sack, and recorded seven knockdowns. - Missouri Valley Football

C Noah Fenske, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (138)

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Southern Illinois Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - K Paul Geelen, Sr/2026, Southern Illinois + More +

WEEK 13 MISSOURI VALLEY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: K/P Paul Geelen, Southern Illinois, 6-6, 205, Sr., Utrecht, Netherlands,...Geelen had another effective day for SIU in its 37-7 win at No. 11 Illinois State on Saturday. Geelen went a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals against the Redbirds, including a long of 48 that came in the fourth quarter. The senior was also 4-for-4 on PATs. After the strong day, Geelen is now 15-for-17 on field goals in 2025 and is a perfect 14-for-14 from inside 50 yards. - Missouri Valley Football

K Paul Geelen, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Southern Illinois Player News & Notes

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11/24/25 - SS Dylan Rowsey, Sr/2027, Murray State + More +

WEEK 13 MISSOURI VALLEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DB Dylan Rowsey, Murray State, 6-1, 195, Jr., Rienzi, Miss.,...Rowsey did it all for the Racers defense on the day including 10 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, a forced fumble and recovery, and an interception. The junior safety helped secure the Racers win with a strip sack in the final stages of the fourth quarter for his second takeaway on the day as he also once again led the team in tackles. Rowsey finished the season as the FCS solo tackles leader with 89 solo tackles on the season and 139 total tackles on the year for the eighth most in MSU history. - Missouri Valley Football

SS Dylan Rowsey, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Murray State Player News & Notes

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