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10/21/25 - ILB Mac Sanders, rSr/2030, Jacksonville State + More +

WEEK 8 CONFERENCE USA FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Mac Sanders, Jax State – Fr. – LB – McDonough, Ga.,...Sanders paced the Gamecocks in tackles for the second time in his career and posted his second double-digit tackle performance of his career with 10, including five solo stops. With 10:37 left in the second quarter, Sanders forced a fumble that was scooped up by Caleb Nix, who raced 45 yards to pay dirt to give Jax State a 14-0 lead. The true freshman was also in on 1.5 tackles for loss and was a key part in limiting the Delaware rushing attack to just 1.5 yards per carry. - Conference USA Football

ILB Mac Sanders, rSr/2030 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* ()

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Jacksonville State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - RB Julian Gray, rSr/2026, Liberty + More +

WEEK 8 CONFERENCE USA SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Julian Gray, Liberty – R-Sr. – RB/KR – Huntersville, N.C.,...Gray gave the Flames (3-4, 2-1 CUSA) their first touchdown of the game and sparked a 20-point first half scoring explosion for Liberty with a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, which was tied for the sixth-longest kickoff return for a touchdown in program history. It was also the first kickoff returned for a touchdown since Shedro Louis' 97-yarder against Virginia Tech, Nov. 19, 2022, and the second of Gray's career – surpassing an 82-yard return for a touchdown at NC State (against VMI in 2023). He totaled 197 all-purpose yards (26 rushing, 41 receiving, 130 kick returns), which is tied for the most by a Flame in a game in the last three seasons. - Conference USA Football

RB Julian Gray, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (102)

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Liberty Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - FS Jessiah McGrew, Fr/2029, Arizona State + More +

WEEK 8 CONFERENCE USA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jessiah McGrew, FIU – Fr. – S – Tallahassee, Fla.,...McGrew grabbed two interceptions in FIU's dominant 25-6 win over WKU, tying a school record with two picks in a game. It also marked the first multi-interception game by a freshman in program history. The true freshman already has three interceptions through the first six games of his collegiate career. McGrew returned his two picks for 39 yards, including a 31-yard return from his own two-yard line. He was part of a defensive unit that shut out the usually potent Hilltoppers in the second half and didn't surrender a touchdown the entire game. - Conference USA Football

FS Jessiah McGrew, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* ()

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Arizona State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - RB Kejon Owens, rSr/2026, Florida International + More +

WEEK 8 CONFERENCE USA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kejon Owens, FIU – Sr. – RB – Miami, Fla.,...Just three weeks after he set a career high with 173 yards in a Shula Bowl victory, Owens once again notched a career best performance with 195 yards in FIU's (3-3, 1-1 CUSA) 25-6 upset of previous league unbeaten WKU. He averaged 8.1 yards per carry on 22 totes and found the endzone once for his sixth touchdown of the season. Owens' 195 rushing yards are the most by a Panther in more than 20 years, dating back to the 2004 season. He also added two catches for seven yards to put him over the 200-yard mark for all-purpose yardage. On his first touch of the game, Owens went 84 yards from his own two-yard line for the longest rush of his career. - Conference USA Football

RB Kejon Owens, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (73)

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Florida International Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - OG Liam Becher, rSr/2027, North Dakota + More +

WEEK 8 MISSOURI VALLEY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: OL Liam Becher, North Dakota, 6-7, 320, Jr., Iowa City, Iowa,...In the 38-19 win at No. 12 Southern Illinois, Liam Becher and North Dakota's offensive line helped North Dakota pile up 311 yards on the ground and four rushing scores in the victory. UND was powered by Sawyer Seidl, who had 108 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 14 carries. He also added an 11-yard receiving touchdown in the third quarter to finish with four scores. The Hawks averaged 6.2 yards per carry and had 50 rushes in the game. Becher graded out at 90 percent and had two knock downs. - Missouri Valley Football

OG Liam Becher, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (61)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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North Dakota Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - SS Kimal Clark, Sr/2026, Indiana State + More +

WEEK 8 MISSOURI VALLEY NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: DB Kimal Clark, Indiana State, 5-10, 195, R-Sr., Lackawanna, N.Y.,...Clark recorded a game-high 15 tackles and added 0.5 tackles-for-loss as the redshirt senior safety played a key role in the Sycamores' Saturday contest against No. 1/1 North Dakota State. Clark, who is second in the MVFC in both total tackles (73) and tackles per game (10.43), recorded eight of his 15 tackles in the first half as the Sycamores battled the Bison to a standstill over the first 30 minutes. He recorded his lone tackle-for-loss in the second quarter as a key stop that ended an NDSU drive, while he dotted the field throughout the second half following the two-hour rain delay at Memorial Stadium. - Missouri Valley Football

SS Kimal Clark, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Indiana State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - K Zeke Mata, rSr/2026, South Dakota + More +

WEEK 8 MISSOURI VALLEY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PK Zeke Mata, South Dakota, 5-11, 200, R-Sr., San Marcos, Calif.,...Mata was the difference in the 17-14 victory at Northern Iowa. Right before the half, Mata drilled a 58-yard field goal to set a program record for longest field goal. The kick proved to be the game-winning score. It tied for the second-longest field goal ever made in MVFC history, one-yard behind the conference record. For Mata, he's now a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals in his career from 50+ yards with all three field goals being made from 50+ yards. - Missouri Valley Football

K Zeke Mata, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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South Dakota Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - FS Jalen Lee, rSr/2027, Coastal Carolina + More +

WEEK 8 MISSOURI VALLEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: S Jalen Lee, South Dakota State, 6-0, 200, Jr., Wentzville, Mo.,...Lee ended two Murray State scoring chances with interceptions inside the 20-yard line in South Dakota State's 35-14 road win on Oct. 18. His first interception came at the SDSU 18 on the opening drive of the game while later adding an interception at the Jackrabbit 15 in the fourth quarter. Lee also registered five tackles for a Jackrabbit defense that forced 10 turnovers in its three league games. - Missouri Valley Football

FS Jalen Lee, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Coastal Carolina Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - QB Johnny Weber, rSo/2029, Southeast Missouri + More +

WEEK 8 OVC-BIG SOUTH FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Johnny Weber, QB, 6-5, 213, R-Fr., Kenosha, Wis., Southeast Missouri,...Improved to 2-0 as a starter by tallying 313 yards of total offense and four touchdowns as Southeast Missouri topped Eastern Illinois 42-13 for Homecoming. Weber completed 21-of-31 passes for 283 yards and four touchdowns while carrying the ball seven times for 30 yards (4.3 ypc). All four of his touchdown passes (two to Donnie Cheers and two to Kalvin Gilbert) came in the first half as the Redhawks built a 35-6 halftime advantage. His scores went for 54, 67, 44 and 4 yards. Others Nominated: Rashawn Cunningham, Charleston Southern; Cason Carswell, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

QB Johnny Weber, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Southeast Missouri Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - K Cade Hechter, rSr/2027, Texas-El Paso + More +

WEEK 8 OVC-BIG SOUTH SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Cade Hechter, K, 6-2, 245, R-Sr., Sydney, Australia, UT Martin,...Hechter earned the award for the second-straight week after tallying 13 points and being perfect on his kick attempts in a 37-7 road win over Gardner-Webb. The senior connected on field goals from 37, 41 and 25 yards and was 4-of-4 on point after attempts. Hechter ranks third nationally in field goal percentage (90.9%), having converted 10 of 11 attempts this season. Others Nominated: Mason Miller, Eastern Illinois; Dom LeBlanc, Tennessee Tech. - OVC-Big South Football

K Cade Hechter, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Texas-El Paso Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - OLB Micah Gay, rSr/2027, Transfer + More +

WEEK 8 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Micah Gay, LB, 6-1, 213, R-Jr., Atlanta, Ga., Tennessee State,...Gay was the key contributor on a defensive unit that held Howard to just 183 total yards (3.1 per play) as Tennessee State scored a 24-7 Homecoming victory to snap a five-game losing streak. The junior had a game-high 11 tackles (4 solo), added a quarterback hurry and made two interceptions. His first interception came in the second quarter and setup a TSU touchdown as the Tigers took a 14-7 lead into halftime. His second interception of the day came in the fourth quarter, helping the Big Blue maintain its lead. Others Nominated: Ja'Waun Nickson, Eastern Illinois; Jackson Marshlal, Gardner-Webb; Jeremy Walton, Southeast Missouri; Aaron Swafford, Tennessee Tech; Keyshawn Johnson, UT Martin; Justin Buckner, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

OLB Micah Gay, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Transfer Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - ILB Steve Zayachkowsky, Sr/2027, Charleston Southern + More +

WEEK 8 OVC-BIG SOUTH CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Steve Zayachkowsky, LB, 5-10, 215, Jr., Indian Trail, N.C., Charleston Southern,...Zayachkowsky made 16 tackles (10 solo), including 11 in the second half, as Charleston Southern won 29-24 at Western Illinois to snap a 10-game road losing streak. The junior made six tackles alone in the fourth quarter as the Bucs overcame a 10-point second half deficit. On the final possession of the game, he made a tackle on third down, setting up a fourth and one where CSU was able to make a stop and force a turnover on downs. This marks his fourth game this season with 12 or more tackles. Zayachkowsky currently ranks 12th nationally with 9.6 tackles per game. Others Nominated: Ja'Waun Nickson, Eastern Illinois; Jackson Marshlal, Gardner-Webb; Jeremy Walton, Southeast Missouri; Aaron Swafford, Tennessee Tech; Keyshawn Johnson, UT Martin; Justin Buckner, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

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

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Charleston Southern Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - QB Zolten Osborne, rJr/2028, Tennessee Tech + More +

WEEK 8 OVC-BIG SOUTH OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Zolten Osborne, QB, 6-1, 205, R-So., North Charleston, S.C., Charleston Southern,...Osborne threw a career-high four touchdown passes (without an interception), as Charleston Southern snapped a 13-game Conference losing streak dating back to the end of the 2023 season with a 29-24 win at Western Illinois. The redshirt sophomore completed 14-of-26 passes, averaging 18.7 yards per completion. He connected with freshman Rashawn Cunningham for a 16-yard score in the first quarter and the duo made repeated the connection on a 14-yard score later in the second quarter. After CSU had fallen behind 24-14, Osborne led scoring drives of 75 and 80 yards in the second half, connecting on scores of 42 and 30 yards to Jamil Bishop. Others Nominated: Chris Lofton, Gardner-Webb; Nate Glantz, Lindenwood; Donnie Cheers, Southeast Missouri; Byron McNair, Tennessee State; Quintell Quinn, Tennessee Tech; Jase Bauer, UT Martin; Christian Anaya, Western Illinois. - OVC-Big South Football

QB Zolten Osborne, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Tennessee Tech Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - K Grant Meadors, rJr/2028, Sacramento State + More +

WEEK 8 BIG SKY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Grant Meadors, Sacramento State (K, So., Bakersfield, Calif.),...Grant Meadors was a perfect 4-of-4 on field goals Saturday night, aiding in Sacramento State's 40-35 win over Northern Colorado. Meadors was successful on field goal attempts of 37, 28, 34, and 42 yards in the win, with his 34-yard attempt with 9:30 to play putting the Hornets ahead by two points and his season-long 42-yarder with 2:01 remaining to extend the team lead to five points. Overall, Meadors had 16 of Sac State's 40 points, 12 coming from field goals and four off his perfect day on PATs. The weekly conference honor is the first of his career. Others Nominated, Special Teams: Drew Deck (UM), Leo Blumentritt (UNC), Cru Newman (PSU), Sloan Calder (WSU). - Big Sky Football

K Grant Meadors, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (23)

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Sacramento State Player News & Notes

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10/21/25 - SS Kao Hansen, rSr/2027, Weber State + More +

WEEK 8 BIG SKY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Kao Hansen, Weber State (DB, Jr., Alpine, UT.),...Kao Hansen had two interceptions and six tackles in Weber State's 43-27 win at Portland State on Saturday afternoon. Hansen's interception in the third quarter led to a field goal, while his pick in the fourth quarter was returned to the one-yard line which the Wildcats punched in for a touchdown on the next play. The weekly conference honors for Hansen are the first of his career. Others Nominated, Defense: Jaylon Jenkins (EWU), Hunter Peck (UM), Hudson Voggesser (UNC), Bryson Ross (PSU), Ricky Lee III (SAC). - Big Sky Football

SS Kao Hansen, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Weber State Player News & Notes

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