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11/18/25 - K Nicholas Romero, Fr/2029, New Mexico + More +

WEEK 10 FCS NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Nicholas Romero, Wagner, PK, Fr., 5-9, 162,...Romero delivered a 28-yard field goal as time expired to lift Wagner to a 23-20 win at Saint Francis in NEC Football. The true freshman from Florida accounted for 11 points in a perfect kicking performance, also connecting on field goals of 37 and 44 (a career long) yards and two extra points. He added one kickoff of 66 yards. Honorable Mention: Braden Atkinson, QB, Mercer; Chase Bingmon, RB, Prairie View A&M; Matt Fogler, PK, Colgate; Noah Grevious, WR, VMI; Nick Herman, RB, Drake; Nic Yatsko, DB, Indiana State. - Stats Perform FCS Football

K Nicholas Romero, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/18/25 - OLB Stephon Hicks, rJr/2028, William & Mary + More +

WEEK 10 FCS NATIONAL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: William & Mary Tribe,...In a twist, the entire special teams unit is being honored for its complete performance during a 37-7 victory over UAlbany in the CAA. The Tribe opened the scoring with holder Joey Tomasso running in from 5 yards out on a fake field goal. Josh Miller, Stephon Hicks and Xavier Dillard then blocked punts that resulted in safeties. For Hicks, it was his third block of the season, which is tied for the FCS high. UAlbany only returned one of W&M's 10 combined kickoffs and punts, resulting in zero yards. Honorable Mention: Andrew Brown, PK, North Carolina A&T; Delano Franklin, PR, Grambling State; Okhai Joseph, PR, Southeastern Louisiana; Rashad Rochelle, KR/WR, Indiana State; Javon Ross, KR/WR, Bethune-Cookman; Trajan Sinatra, PK, Idaho State; Jackson Williams, Return, North Dakota State. - Stats Perform FCS Football

OLB Stephon Hicks, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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William & Mary Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - CB Carsten Mamaril, rSr/2027, San Diego State + More +

WEEK 10 FCS NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Carsten Mamaril, Portland State, DB, Jr., 5-10, 180,...Mamaril had a hand - literally - in Portland State's first win of the season, 40-35 at Cal Poly in the Big Sky Conference. He had two interceptions and broke up three other passes, and collected both a solo tackle and an assist. His second pick occurred in Cal Poly territory late in the third quarter and set up the Vikings offense for a touchdown that provided a 40-28 lead. Honorable Mention: Phillip Bradford, DE, McNeese; Lee Bruner IV, DB, Richmond; Latrell Couchman, LB, Maine; Donovan Grayson, DE, Samford; Maurice LaPierre, DE, Tennessee Tech; Christian Magliacano, LB, Colgate; Rashon Myles Jr., LB, Abilene Christian; Tyler Ochojski, LB, Lehigh; Maximus Pulley, DB, Wofford; Jack Stoll, LB, Central Connecticut State. - Stats Perform FCS Football

CB Carsten Mamaril, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/18/25 - RB Rodney Nelson, rJr/2028, Miami (OH) + More +

WEEK 10 FCS NATIONAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Rodney Nelson, Monmouth, RB, R-So., 5-8, 195,...As Monmouth (8-1) continued to lean on Nelson's production, he had career highs for carries (34), rushing yards (244) and all-purpose yards (306), and rushed for two touchdowns in a 35-7 CAA win at Bryant. His 49- and 13-yard receptions were on drives that ended with teammates scoring TDs. His all-purpose yards are the second most by an FCS player this season, and he's first in games with 100+ rushing yards (eight) and 200+ rushing yards (three). Honorable Mention: Jaden Craig, QB, Harvard; Dason Brooks, RB, Idaho State; Jihad Marks, WR, The Citadel; Andy Peters, QB, St. Thomas; Chauncey Spikes, WR, North Carolina Central. - Stats Perform FCS Football

RB Rodney Nelson, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Miami (OH) Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - QB Jaden Craig, rSr/2027, TCU + More +

WEEK 10 FCS NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK: Harvard (31-10 win over Dartmouth),...Former Harvard coach Tim Murphy concluded the broadcast by comparing the Ivy League-leading Crimson (7-0) to his 10-0 2004 team that was led by Ryan Fitzpatrick. In the matchup of two two-time defending champions, Harvard beat its rival behind Jaden Craig (322 passing yards, four TD passes to reach a program-record 43 in his career) and a strong defense (261 yards allowed). Coach Andrew Aurich's squad, which leads the FCS in scoring defense, has won every game by at least 21 points. Honorable Mention: Abilene Christian (31-28 win over Tarleton State); Idaho State (38-36 win at UC Davis); Indiana State (24-12 win at South Dakota State). - Stats Perform FCS Football

QB Jaden Craig, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (13)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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11/18/25 - QB Braden Atkinson, So/2029, Oregon State + More +

WEEK 9 FCS NATIONAL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Braden Atkinson, Mercer, QB, Fr., 6-1, 215,...Atkinson passed for 533 yards - just seven shy of the FCS single-game freshman record - in Mercer's 62-0 rout of VMI in the Southern Conference. He completed 29-of-35 attempts, averaged 60.2 yards on five touchdown passes (with a high of 84 yards) and had a 259.1 pass efficiency rating. Now 6-0 as a starter, Atkinson has earned two selections as the national freshman player of the week. Honorable Mention: Tony Diaz, WR, UTRGV; Logan Inagawa, QB, Drake; Rashawn Marshall, RB, Maine; Geoffrey McKelton, DB, Alcorn State; Raymond Moore III, QB, Morgan State; Montreze Smith Jr., LB, Austin Peay. - Stats Perform FCS Football

QB Braden Atkinson, So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Oregon State Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - WR Elijah Kennedy, rSr/2027, North Carolina AT + More +

WEEK 9 FCS NATIONAL SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Elijah Kennedy, North Carolina A&T, Return/WR, R-Jr., 5-11, 180,...Kennedy was show-stopping in the fourth quarter of N.C. A&T's 28-24 win over Campbell in CAA Football. His 96-yard punt return for a touchdown with 6:12 left to play tied a school record as well as the game at 21-21. After Elon went ahead on a field goal, Kennedy returned the ensuing kickoff 85 yards for the game-winning touchdown with 1:29 left. The first Aggie with kickoff and punt return TDs in the same game posted the FCS season high for combined return yards (201) and caught four passes for 27 yards. Honorable Mention: Brandon Hayes, PR/WR, Southeastern Louisiana; No'Koi Maddox, Coverage, Dartmouth; Noah Pettinger, P, Northern Iowa; Daniel Porto, PK, Florida A&M; David Portu, DL, Charleston Southern; Ben Shrewsbury, P, VMI; Ky Wilson, KR/WR, Youngstown State. - Stats Perform FCS Football

WR Elijah Kennedy, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/18/25 - ILB Vincent Firenze, rJr/2028, Wake Forest + More +

WEEK 9 FCS NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Vincent Firenze, Dayton, S, R-Soph., 6-4, 221,...Firenze fueled Dayton's defensive effort in the Pioneer Football League squad's 35-19 upset of previously unbeaten Presbyterian. He racked up a career-high 14 tackles, including seven solos, and returned his third interception of the season 20 yards for a touchdown. The Flyers kept PC, which was 19th-ranked, both 22 points and 102 yards below their pregame averages. Honorable Mention: Sean Allison, LB, Drake; Taylen Blaylock, S, Furman; James Conway, LB, Fordham; Brycen Edwards, LB, Lehigh; David Hoage, DE, West Georgia; Malik McKinzie, DL, Charleston Southern; Tye Niekamp, LB, Illinois State; Kevin Washington Jr., LB, Western Illinois; Johnny Williamson, S, Cornell; Peyton Wing, LB, Montana. - Stats Perform FCS Football

ILB Vincent Firenze, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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11/18/25 - WR Michael Wortham, rSr/2026, Montana + More +

WEEK 9 FCS NATIONAL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Michael Wortham, Montana, WR/KR, R-Sr., 5-9, 190,...The Division I leader in all-purpose yards per game was at it again with 238 more yards plus three touchdowns as Montana won at Sacramento State 49-35 in a highly anticipated Big Sky game. From just outside Sacramento, his homecoming included seven carries for a season-high 89 yards, with touchdowns from 27 and 15 yards out; five receptions for 80 yards, including a 64-yard TD; and 44- and 25-yard kickoff returns. He has 11 TDs from scrimmage this season, averaging 33.0 yards on them. Honorable Mention: Braden Atkinson, QB, Mercer; Beau Brungard, QB, Youngstown State; Joshua Dye, RB, Southern Utah; Kylon Harris, WR, Stephen F. Austin; Eddie Lee Marburger, QB, UTRGV; Rodney Nelson, RB, Monmouth; Chris Parson, QB, Austin Peay; Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State; Luca Stanzani, QB, LIU. - Stats Perform FCS Football

WR Michael Wortham, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (106)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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11/18/25 - QB Cole Payton, rSr/2026, North Dakota State + More +

WEEK 9 FCS NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK: North Dakota State (38-7 win at South Dakota State),...Coach Tim Polasek's No. 1-ranked Bison retained the Dakota Marker rivalry trophy by ending SDSU's 33-game home winning streak with the largest win in the series in 33 years. Quarterback Cole Payton gained 380 yards of total offense (243 rushing, 137 rushing) and scored four touchdowns on the ground. Linebacker Donovan Woolen had a career-high nine tackles as NDSU limited the Jackrabbits, who were second-ranked, to their fewest offensive yards against an FCS opponent (166) since 2013. Honorable Mention: Dayton (35-19 over Presbyterian); UT Rio Grande Valley (56-28 win over UIW); Wagner (24-13 over Duquesne). - Stats Perform FCS Football

QB Cole Payton, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (26)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (00)

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North Dakota State Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - RB Kewan Lacy, Jr/2028, Mississippi + More +

WEEK 12 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: KEWAN LACY, OLE MISS, Sophomore, Running Back, Dallas, TX,...Kewan Lacy rushed for a career-high 224 yards (on 31 carries) and three touchdowns as No. 6 Ole Miss defeated Florida, 34-24. It was the eighth-most rushing yards in Ole Miss single-game history, and Lacy, who was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, set the school season record for touchdowns in the contest. With the win, the Rebels improved to 10-1, 6-1 in the SEC. Notes: It is the seventh time since 2004 that an Ole Miss player has earned Walter Camp National FBS Player of Week honors. - Walter Camp Football Foundation

RB Kewan Lacy, Jr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (01)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (59)

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11/18/25 - QB Marcel Reed, rJr/2028, Texas AM + More +

WEEK 12 ASSOCIATED PRESS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Marcel Reed, Texas AM,...Reed threw for a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns to lead the third-ranked Aggies' comeback from a 27-point halftime deficit to remain undefeated with a 31-30 victory over South Carolina.Reed was just 6-of-19 passing with two interceptions and a fumble returned for a touchdown as the Aggies fell behind 30-3 in the first half. In the second half, he was 16 of 20 for 298 yards and he threw for touchdowns of 27, 39 and 14 yards in the third quarter. He led a 10-play, 99-yard drive for the winning touchdown early in the fourth, completing 4 of 6 passes and running 8 yards to convert a third down. - AP College Football

QB Marcel Reed, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (16)

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Texas AM Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - FS Brauntae Johnson, rSo/2029, Notre Dame + More +

WEEK 12 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: TAE JOHNSON, NOTRE DAME, Freshman, Safety, Fort Wayne, IN,...Freshman safety Tae Johnson was all over the field for No. 9 Notre Dame in its 37-15 win over No. 22 Pittsburgh. Johnson had one interception in which he returned for a touchdown, five tackles and a shared tackle for loss in the contest. Johnson led the Irish defense which stifled a Pitt offense all afternoon, which entered the day averaging 39.7 points (to just 15 points), 426.8 yards per game (to just 219 yards). With the win, Notre Dame improved to 8-2. Notes: It is the second time this season a Notre Dame player has earned Walter Camp National Player of Week honors (fellow Irish Safety Leonard Moore was honored on Oct. 7) and 17th overall since the award was started in 2004. - Walter Camp Football Foundation

FS Brauntae Johnson, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (02)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (29)

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11/18/25 - ILB Jacob Rodriguez, rSr/2026, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 11 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: JACOB RODRIGUEZ, TEXAS TECH, Junior, Linebacker, Wichita Falls, TX,...Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez led No. 8 Texas Tech with a team-high 14 tackles along with one interception and one fumble recovery in a 29-7 victory over No. 7 BYU. Rodriguez had his hand in two of Texas Tech's three takeaways in the win as the Red Raiders became the third FBS team this season to hold a top-10 team to fewer than 10 points. Texas Tech also allowed just 67 rushing yards, marking the first time the Cougars were held under 100 yards on the ground all season. Notes: It is the 10th time since 2004 (and third this season) that a Texas Tech player has earned Walter Camp National FBS Player of Week honors. Rodriguez was honored on Sept. 23 along with teammate Cameron Dickey on Oct. 14. - Walter Camp Football Foundation

ILB Jacob Rodriguez, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (26)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (37)

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Texas Tech Player News & Notes

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11/18/25 - QB Diego Pavia, rSr/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

WEEK 11 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: DIEGO PAVIA, VANDERBILT, Graduate Student, Quarterback, Albuquerque, NM,...Diego Pavia accounted for a career-best 489 yards of offense in the 15/16th ranked Commodores 45-38 overtime victory against Auburn. Pavia threw for a career-high 377 yards (and three touchdowns including the game winner in OT) and had 112 rushing yards (and one touchdown). He became the first Vanderbilt player to register 300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing in a game. The win moves Vanderbilt to 8-2, which is the first time registering eight wins in a season since 2013. Notes: It is the fifth time since 2004 (and second time this season for Pavia) that a Vanderbilt player has earned Walter Camp National FBS Player of Week honors. Pavia was also recognized on Sept. 30. - Walter Camp Football Foundation

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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