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10/14/25 - WR BJ Fleming, rSr/2027, Tarleton State + More +

WEEK 7 MISSOURI VALLEY NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK: WR B.J. Fleming, North Dakota, 6-0, 180, Jr., Aledo, Texas,...A transfer from NAU, Fleming led North Dakota's receivers in the 35-17 win against Youngstown State. Fleming hauled in five grabs for 84 yards and a pair of scores in the opening half, scoring the first touchdown of the game on a nine-yard reception and then extended the lead to 28-7 midway through the second stanza with a diving 14-yard grab. - Missouri Valley Football

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

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Tarleton State Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - K Will Leyland, rSr/2026, South Dakota + More +

WEEK 7 MISSOURI VALLEY SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: PK Will Leyland, South Dakota, 5-11, 215, Sr., Souderton, Pa.,...Leyland tied a South Dakota single-game record for most field goals made with his four as the Coyotes down Indiana State 19-14 on the road. His longest field goal of the day was a 42-yarder in the fourth quarter, plus a pair of 32-yarder. His field goals proved to be the difference in the contest. Leyland moved into sole possession of seventh all-time at South Dakota in career field goals made, having made 31 in his career. - Missouri Valley Football

K Will Leyland, 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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10/14/25 - OT Jake Pope, rSr/2026, Illinois State + More +

WEEK 7 MISSOURI VALLEY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: RT Jake Pope, Illinois State, 6-7, 300, Sr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.,...The Redbird offense did everything it wanted to on Saturday night at Murray State, as the Redbirds scored a season-high 46 points and 510 yards of total offense. That performance was thanks to a strong showing on the offensive line, led by senior right tackle Jake Pope who graded out at 91 percent for the Redbirds in their 46-32 win over the Racers. Pope helped the Redbirds rushed for 172 yards on the ground and aided quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse in throwing a career-high four touchdowns in the victory. - Missouri Valley Football

OT Jake Pope, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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10/14/25 - QB Caden Pinnick, rSo/2029, Washington State + More +

WEEK 7 BIG SKY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Caden Pinnick, UC Davis (QB, R-Fr., Loomis, Calif.),...For the second-straight week Caden Pinnick threw for over 300 yards on his way to leading No. 6 UC Davis to a 45-24 victory over No. 14 Northern Arizona, moving the Aggies to 3-0 in Big Sky play. Pinnick finished the night completing 25-of-29 passes for 348 yards and five passing touchdowns. The five passing touchdowns were the most thrown by an Aggie in a single game since 2018. The 86.2% completion percentage marks the second-straight week the freshman has completed at least 80% of his passes in a game. On the national stage, Pinnick's five passing touchdowns are tied for the second most in the FCS this season. Pinnick's 243.9 passing efficiency is the highest of the season in the Big Sky for a single game and ranks as the 13th highest of the season in the FCS. Pinnick has now won conference weekly honors three times this season, all coming in consecutive weeks. The three-straight offensive weekly honors are the most for a Big Sky player since Dalton Sneed won three consecutive honors during the 2019 season. Others Nominated for Big Sky Football Player of the Week, Offense: Elii Gillman (UM), Justin Lamson (MSU), Eric Gibson (UNC), Cardell Williams (SAC). - Big Sky Football

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

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Washington State Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - QB Cole Payton, rSr/2026, North Dakota State + More +

WEEK 7 MISSOURI VALLEY OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: QB Cole Payton, North Dakota State, 6-3, 233, Sr., Omaha, Neb.,...Payton accounted for 291 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in North Dakota State's 45-17 win over eighth-ranked Southern Illinois. He picked up eight first downs on 13 of 16 passing for 243 yards and one TD, and he rushed eight times for 48 yards and two scores including a 41-yard scramble in the third quarter to extend NDSU's lead to 31-10. Payton connected with Bryce Lance for 48 yards and a 9-yard TD on back-to-back plays late in the second quarter to take a 17-10 lead before halftime, and his 50-yard strike to tight end Reis Kessel on third-and-7 extended the opening drive of the second half as NDSU built a 24-10 lead. - Missouri Valley 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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10/14/25 - OLB Malachi McNeal, rSr/2026, North Dakota + More +

WEEK 7 MISSOURI VALLEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: LB Malachi McNeal, North Dakota, 6-1, 230, Sr., Waukegan, Ill.,...McNeal led North Dakota's defense in the 35-17 victory over Youngstown State and he accounted for 10 tackles (nine solo), a sack and one pass breakup. McNeal and the UND defense limited Beau Brungard to 71 yards rushing on 19 attempts. His sack helped the Hawks get the ball back early in the second quarter and led to a North Dakota score five plays later, which brought the score to 28-7. - Missouri Valley Football

OLB Malachi McNeal, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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10/14/25 - ILB Malachi Wright, Sr/2026, Central Connecticut + More +

WEEK 7 NEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Malachi Wright, Central Connecticut, Linebacker, Senior, 6-1, 230 lbs., West Haven, CT/West Haven/Choate Rosemary Hall,...Week 7 Stats: 15 tackles (4 solo), 0.5 tackles-for-loss,...Wright set a career high in tackles on Saturday in Central Connecticut's 24-12 victory at Robert Morris. Registering a game-best 15 stops, including four solo tackles, the senior linebacker helped the Blue Devils remain unbeaten in league play at 2-0 with their sixth-straight triumph against an NEC competitor. In addition, Wright, who hails from West Haven, CT, added 0.5 tackles-for-loss to his stat line. Keeping the Colonials off the scoreboard for the entire first half, Central Connecticut's defense has shut out NEC competitors in six of eight quarters this season and has allowed just 19 points (9.5 ppg) in that stretch. On the season, Wright is tied for third in the conference in tackles per game (7.2), while his 0.42 sacks per contest are tied for seventh. This is his first NEC/Atlantic Tomorrow's Office Defensive Player of the Week award this year, and the third for a Blue Devil as Chris Jean is a two-time honoree (Sept. 15, Sept. 22). - NEC Football

ILB Malachi Wright, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Central Connecticut Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - RB Brian Trobel, Sr/2026, Mercyhurst + More +

WEEK 7 NEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brian Trobel, Mercyhurst, Running Back, Senior, 5-9, 190 lbs., Mentor, OH/Mentor,...Week 7 Stats: 121 rushing yards, 29 rushes, 2 rushing touchdowns, 75 receiving yards, 2 receptions, 1 touchdown reception,...Trobel was a defense shredder on Saturday in Mercyhurst's 19-7 win at Wagner. The senior running back tallied 196 all-purpose yards and registered three touchdowns for the second time this season to help the Lakers improve to 2-0 in NEC play. Running the ball for 121 yards and a pair of scores on 29 carries, the 11th most rushes by a running back in the nation this season, the Buckeye State native added 75 receiving yards and a touchdown catch on a pair of receptions. Scoring on a three-yard run before hauling in a 76-yard touchdown throw - the longest play from scrimmage in the NEC this season - Trobel fueled Mercyhurst's game-clinching third touchdown drive after he carried the ball seven times for 46 yards. He capped that stretch with a four-yard scamper into the end zone to extend Mercyhurst's lead to 12 with 4:25 left to play in the third. His NEC-leading eight total touchdowns are tied for the 11th-most in the nation. Trobel enters the week ranked second in the conference with 67.9 rushing yards per game, while his seven rushing scores are a league-best number. He is the first Laker to garner NEC/Atlantic Tomorrow's Office Offensive Player of the Week distinction this year. - NEC Football

RB Brian Trobel, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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10/14/25 - WR Kyndon Fuselier, Sr/2026, Lamar + More +

WEEK 5 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Special Teams Player of the Week: Kyndon Fuselier, Lamar - WR - Sr. - Nederland, Texas (Nederland HS),...Fuselier consistently provided Lamar with strong field position, returning three punts for 97 yards and averaging 32.3 yards per return. After Lamar's defense forced back-to-back three-and-outs, he delivered returns of 39 and 44 yards into UCA territory, setting up a pair of touchdowns in the opening five minutes. He later added a 14-yard return in the second half. Honorable Mention: Jack Hunter, Southeastern and Carlos Alvarado, SFA. - Southland football

WR Kyndon Fuselier, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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10/14/25 - RB Jerrell Wimbley, rSr/2026, Stephen F. Austin + More +

WEEK 5 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jerrell Wimbley, SFA - RB - Sr. - Houston, Texas (C.E. King HS),...Wimbley's 43-yard touchdown run with less than two minutes to play capped an impressive effort from the senior back. He carried 29 times for 171 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. His scoring run pushed the veteran ‘Jack past the 2,000-yard career rushing mark, making him just the 11th player in program history to reach the milestone. Through five weeks, Wimbley is the only Southland back with two 100-yard rushing games. - Southland football

RB Jerrell Wimbley, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Stephen F. Austin Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - ILB Declan Williams, Sr/2026, Incarnate Word + More +

WEEK 5 SOUTHLAND CONFERENCE Defensive Player of the Week: Declan Williams, UIW - LB - Sr. - Hamilton, Texas (Paul VI HS),...Facing a top-15 nationally-ranked opponent, Williams anchored a dominant defensive performance, holding ACU to just one score. He tallied eight total tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack. Late in the third quarter, with UIW leading 24-7, Williams stepped in front of a pass and returned it 28 yards for a pick-six that put the Cardinals firmly in control. Overall, UIW held ACU to just 248 total yards and forced two turnovers. - Southland football

ILB Declan Williams, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Incarnate Word Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - CB Jordan Miller, rSo/2029, Furman + More +

WEEK 6 SOCON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jordan Miller, R-Fr., DB, Furman, Conyers, Ga.,...Miller had four tackles, two pass breakups and the game-sealing interception, which he returned for a touchdown, in Furman's 31-22 win over ETSU. The redshirt freshman made his most impactful plays of the day on the final drive of the game, beginning with a pass breakup in the final minute to save a potential game-winning touchdown by the Bucs. The product of Conyers, Georgia, finished the game by intercepting a pass at the Furman 5-yard line and returning it for a score on the game's final play. Miller's score was the third-longest pick-6 in Furman history and punctuated a 15-point comeback win, giving the Paladins their fifth-biggest comeback win since 1973. On Monday, Furman received votes in the AFCA and Stats Perform polls. Other nominees: Mike Jenkins, Jr. (ETSU), Drew Clare (Mercer), Lashon Young (Samford), Kamari Todd (Chattanooga), Stephen Dean III (VMI), Jordan Thompson (Western Carolina), and Wyatt Ward (Wofford). - SoCon Football

CB Jordan Miller, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Furman Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - P Ben Shrewsbury, Sr/2027, VMI + More +

WEEK 6 SOCON SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ben Shrewsbury, Jr., K/P, VMI, Jonesborough, Tenn.,...Shrewsbury had the best game of his Keydet career on Saturday against Chattanooga, a 21-14 win for the Mocs. The junior from Jonesborough, Tennessee, made a pair of field goals and launched all four of his punts over 50 yards. Two of the punts were downed inside the 20-yard line, including a second quarter boot that went out of bounds at the one-yard line. Shrewsbury leads the SoCon in punt average at 47.1 yards per kick, which is ranked sixth in the nation. Other nominees: Cole Keller (ETSU), Reice Griffith (Mercer), Jake Garner (Samford), Marcus Trout (Western Carolina), and Isaiah Scott (Wofford). - SoCon Football

P Ben Shrewsbury, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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10/14/25 - QB JaCobian Morgan, rSr/2026, Jackson State + More +

WEEK 6 SWAC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jackson State's JaCobian Morgan completed 70 percent of his passes on the night for 314 yards. He finished 21-for-30 with four touchdowns and was not sacked on the night. - SWAC Football

QB JaCobian Morgan, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (00)

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Jackson State Player News & Notes

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10/14/25 - FS TaShaun Sims, Jr/2028, Alabama State + More +

WEEK 6 SWAC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Alabama State's Ta'Shaun Sims recorded eight tackles, one tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup in Alabama State's win over Bethune-Cookman. His fumble recovery set up an ASU touchdown in the second quarter. - SWAC Football

FS TaShaun Sims, Jr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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Alabama State Player News & Notes

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