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10/21/25 - K Thomas Schwartz V, rSr/2027, Morehead State + More +

WEEK 8 PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Thomas Schwartz V, Morehead State (Junior (RS), Kicker, Treynor, Iowa),...Attempting field goals for the first time this season, Schwartz connected on a pair, including the game-winner with three seconds remaining, as Morehead State toppled Marist 23-21 in PFL action. Schwartz has mainly handled kickoff duties only for the Eagles until Week 8, but started his day with a 40-yard field goal to give Morehead State a 13-0 halftime lead. He followed that with his game-winning 41-yarder. In his regular kickoff duties, he had three touchbacks on six kickoffs and a net of 40.2 yards per kick. - Pioneer Football League Football

K Thomas Schwartz V, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Morehead State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - QB Amari Powell, rSr/2027, Saint Thomas + More +

WEEK 8 PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Amari Powell, St. Thomas (Senior, Quarterback, Valencia, California),...Powell was responsible for four touchdowns and 307 total offensive yards in St. Thomas' 55-17 PFL victory against Valparaiso. In 70 minutes of action, he completed 13-of-20 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns while scoring a touchdown on the ground as part of a three-carry, 42-yard effort that included no stops for a loss or sacks. Powell had a four-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. He then ran for a 20-yard score and passed for a 56-yard touchdown in the second quarter as the Tommies built a 31-10 lead. Powell's final play of the day came after a Valparaiso turnover, and he converted the miscue into a touchdown with a 22-yard pass. He saw 11 of his 13 completions go for a first down or touchdown. - Pioneer Football League Football

QB Amari Powell, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Saint Thomas Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - FS Brian Lloyd, So/2029, Georgetown + More +

WEEK 8 PATRIOT LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Brian Lloyd, Georgetown, Fr., DB, San Diego, Calif./Williston-Northampton,...Lloyd made his first collegiate interception with 28 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to seal Georgetown's 28-22 win over Colgate...The freshman defensive back added two tackles and two pass breakups to help the Hoyas' defense limit the Raiders to 17 points...His two pass breakups were a career-high, giving him four this season. - Patriot League Football

FS Brian Lloyd, So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Georgetown Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - K Ethan Moss, Jr/2028, Holy Cross + More +

WEEK 8 PATRIOT LEAGUE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ethan Moss, Holy Cross, So., P, Brentwood, N.H./Phillips Exeter Academy,...Moss averaged 45.1 yards per punt on seven attempts, including a career-long 67-yard punt in the Crusaders' 28-22 win over Richmond...He had two punts of more than 50 yards and landed two punts inside the Spiders' 20-yard line, with one touchback...He pinned a 56-yard punt at Richmond's three-yard line late in the fourth quarter to help preserve the Crusaders' lead. - Patriot League Football

K Ethan Moss, Jr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Holy Cross Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - WR Reed Swanson, rJr/2028, Boston College + More +

WEEK 8 PATRIOT LEAGUE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Reed Swanson, Colgate, Jr., WR, Glen Gardner, N.J./Wyoming Seminary,...Swanson recorded career-highs of 11 receptions for 183 yards and a touchdown in Colgate's 21-17 loss at Georgetown...The junior wideout caught a 12-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to put the Raiders in front 17-14...He posted his second straight 100-yard receiving game and third of the season. - Patriot League Football

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

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Boston College Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - K Zach Bonini, rSo/2029, Central Connecticut + More +

WEEK 8 NEC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Zach Bonini, Central Connecticut, Punter, Redshirt Freshman, 5-10, 220 lbs., Enfield, CT/Enfield, Week 8 Stats: 207 punting yards, 5 punts, 41.4 yards per punt, 1 inside-20, 1 touchback, 1 50+ yards,...Bonini handled the punting duties for Central Connecticut on Saturday at Wagner, where he helped the defending champs craft a 24-17 come-from-behind overtime victory to remain undefeated in NEC play at 3-0. The local product from Enfield, CT booted five punts for a total of 207 yards to average 41.4 yards per attempt. In addition, Bonini placed one punt inside the 20-yard line while his game- and career-long 65-yard punt - his second 50-plus yarder of the season - resulted in a touchback. Bonini is the second Blue Devil to earn NEC/Atlantic Tomorrow's Office Rookie of the Week honors as he joins kicker Jack Hennessey, who garnered the award after opening weekend. - NEC Football

K Zach Bonini, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Central Connecticut Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - CB Ken Moore Jr., rSr/2027, Western Carolina + More +

WEEK 8 SOCON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ken Moore Jr., Jr., DB, Western Carolina, Miami, Fla.,...Moore had two interceptions and a tackle for loss in Western Carolina's 52-7 win over Furman on Saturday. In the second quarter, the junior logged his tackle for loss before returning his first pick of the day 64 yards for a touchdown with 1:38 on the clock. Moore's touchdown was the team's first defensive score of the season. The product of Miami, Florida, got his second interception of the day inside the Catamounts' endzone, ending Furman's drive and keeping the squad ahead 31-7 with 10:20 remaining in the third quarter. Western Carolina, who is on a four-game winning streak, received votes in the AFCA and Stats Perform polls. Other nominees: William Wells (ETSU), Isaac Prince (Mercer), Kouri Crump (VMI), and Marion Smokes (Wofford). - SoCon Football

CB Ken Moore Jr., rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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Western Carolina Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - QB Braden Atkinson, So/2029, Oregon State + More +

WEEK 8 SOCON OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Braden Atkinson, Fr., QB, Mercer, Rolesville, N.C.,...Atkinson was 27-of-42 passes, throwing for 347 yards in Mercer's 38-14 win at Princeton. The native of Rolesville, North Carolina, recorded touchdown passes from 2, 23 and yards out during the contest. The freshman completed passes to 11 different receivers in the contest en route to his fourth 300-plus yard passing game of the season, which is a school record. Atkinson led the Bears to their fifth straight win against Princeton, elevating Mercer to No. 16 in the AFCA poll and No. 20 in the Stats Perform poll. Other nominees: Devontae Houston (ETSU), Taron Dickens (Western Carolina), and Ihson Jackson-Anderson (Wofford). - SoCon 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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10/21/25 - WR Xavier Gaillardetz, rSr/2027, East Tennessee St. + More +

WEEK 8 SOCON SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Xavier Gaillardetz, R-Jr., WR, ETSU, Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada,...Gaillardetz scored ETSU's first points of the day as the Buccaneers topped VMI, 45-10, on Saturday. Following a 3-and-out by the ETSU defense to begin the game, the redshirt junior from Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada returned a punt for 80 yards for a touchdown. Gaillardetz's return marked the first punt return touchdown for the Bucs since 2018. Other nominees: Reice Griffith (Mercer) and Marcus Trout (Western Carolina). - SoCon Football

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

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East Tennessee St. Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - RB Tre Bradford, rSr/2026, Grambling State + More +

WEEK 8 SWAC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Grambling State's Tre Bradford was impressive during GSU's 20-16 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Bradford scored on a 12-yard run in the second quarter, then provided the game-winning touchdown from three-yards out with 1:42 remaining. - SWAC Football

RB Tre Bradford, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (00)

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Grambling State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - QB RJ Johnson III, rJr/2028, Grambling State + More +

WEEK 8 SWAC CO-NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Florida A&M's RJ Johnson III put together an efficient and poised showing through the air, completing 26-of-38 passes for 323 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. He was also effective on the ground, adding 33 rushing yards on five carries while adding a rushing touchdown. - SWAC Football

QB RJ Johnson III, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (116)

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Grambling State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - ILB Mason Stromstad, Sr/2027, Southern Utah + More +

WEEK 8 UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Southern Utah's junior linebacker Mason Stromstad was a huge part of the Thunderbirds' win over nationally-ranked Abilene Christian. He racked up a team-best 11 total tackles in the game, including six solo stops. Stromstad forced a fumble and secured the game-sealing interception with just under a minute to go in the game. He also collected one TFL along with a half sack in his total. - United Athletic Conference Football

ILB Mason Stromstad, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Southern Utah Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - RB Jayvian Allen, rSr/2026, North Alabama + More +

WEEK 8 UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: North Alabama's Jayvian Allen, a redshirt senior running back, rushed 13 times for 98 yards (7.5 YPR) and three touchdowns in the Lions homecoming victory over rival EKU. He became the first UNA player to rush for three touchdowns in a game since 2022. Additionally, Allen recorded one catch for six yards against the Colonels. - United Athletic Conference Football

RB Jayvian Allen, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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North Alabama Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - WR Noah Gregg, rSo/2029, North Alabama + More +

WEEK 8 UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: A redshirt freshman wide receiver, North Alabama's Noah Gregg caught three passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in UNA's win against EKU. Gregg, who has four TDs in the last five games for the Lions, notched the go-ahead score in the win late in the second quarter after breaking away from two defenders with just 20 seconds left in the half. - United Athletic Conference Football

WR Noah Gregg, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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North Alabama Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - FS Travor Randle, rSr/2026, Prairie View AM + More +

WEEK 8 SWAC CO-NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: Prairie View A&M's Travor Randle delivered a standout performance in Prairie View A&M's 24–3 road win over Southern. He tallied 12 total tackles, including five solo and seven assisted stops to help pace the Panther's defensive unit. - SWAC Football

FS Travor Randle, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (00)

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Prairie View AM Player News & Notes

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