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10/13/25 - DE David Bailey, Sr/2026, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 C0-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: David Bailey, DL, Texas Tech,...Bailey was credited with three of Texas Tech's nine sacks in their 42-17 victory versus Kansas, matching the FBS high for sacks in a game this season. He finished his night in Lubbock with six tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The performance put Bailey into a share of the FBS lead this season with eight-and-a-half sacks. Bailey also helped Texas Tech set a single-game school record with nine sacks on Saturday. - Big 12 Football

DE David Bailey, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 5* (06)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (14)

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Texas Tech Player News & Notes

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10/13/25 - ILB Desmond Purnell, rSr/2026, Kansas State + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 C0-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Des Purnell, LB, K-State,...Filling the stat sheet with five tackles, two tackles for a loss, a sack and a pair of interceptions in K-State's win against TCU, Purnell became only the second linebacker in the nation with multiple interceptions in a game this season. He returned one of his picks for a touchdown, becoming the first Wildcat with a pick-six since 2012. The senior also upped K-State's nation-leading, non-offensive touchdown mark of 138 since 1999. - Big 12 Football

ILB Desmond Purnell, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (17)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (315)

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10/13/25 - P Max Fletcher, rSr/2027, Cincinnati + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 C0-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Max Fletcher, P, Cincinnati,...Fletcher earned his accolades after a career day in the punting game. With five kicks that averaged 41.2 yards, he played a pivotal role in the Bearcats' winning the field position game in their 20-11 victory over UCF. Fletcher pinned the Knights back with four punts inside the 15-yard line, including one at the two-yard line with a minute remaining. - Big 12 Football

P Max Fletcher, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (04)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (22)

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10/13/25 - K Ethan Sanchez, rSr/2026, Houston + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 C0-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Ethan Sanchez, K, Houston,...With a perfect 4-of-4 performance on field goals and three extra points, Sanchez received weekly honors for the second time this season. His makes versus Oklahoma State were from 29, 30, 46 and 48 yards out in the 22-point victory and made him the only FBS kicker this season with multiple games of four made field goals. Entering the midpoint of the season, Sanchez is already 12th in Houston single-season history with 14 made field goals. - Big 12 Football

K Ethan Sanchez, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (42)

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10/13/25 - QB Bear Bachmeier, So/2029, BYU + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Bear Bachmeier, QB, BYU,...Bachmeier received Freshman of the Week honors for the third consecutive week, and fourth time this season, after guiding BYU to a 33-27 double-overtime victory at Arizona. The quarterback completed 12 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 89 yards and two more scores. His first rushing touchdown tied the game with just 19 seconds left in regulation and the second one proved to be the game winner in the second overtime. - Big 12 Football

QB Bear Bachmeier, So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 4* ()

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10/13/25 - OT Spencer Fano, Jr/2026, Utah + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Utah,...Winning Offensive Line of the Week for a second time this season, Utah controlled the line of scrimmage to the tune of 276 yards and six touchdowns on the ground in a 42-10 win over then-No. 21 Arizona State. The Utes scored six rushing touchdowns for the fifth time in program history. The offensive line also did not allow a sack against the Sun Devils. - Big 12 Football

OT Spencer Fano, Jr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 5* (06)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (14)

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10/13/25 - DE David Bailey, Sr/2026, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 7 BIG 12 DEFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech,...Texas Tech was voted the Conference's Defensive Line of the Week after setting a single-game school record with nine sacks, breaking the previous mark that stood for over 30 years. The nine sacks also mark the FBS single-game high for the season. The Red Raiders' 21 sacks through Week Seven match their total from all of last season and ranks tied for fifth nationally. - Big 12 Football

10/13/25 - QB Mason Heintschel, So/2029, Pittsburgh + More +

WEEK 7 ACC QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK: Mason Heintschel, Fr., QB, Pitt (Oregon, Ohio),...Completed 21-of-29 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in just his second career start as Pitt upset No. 25 Florida State on the road, 34-31...Rushed for a career-high 64 yards on 16 attempts, including a career-long 30-yard run in the fourth quarter...Was one of just three FBS players - and the only ACC player - with 320+ passing yards and 60+ rushing yards for the week...Led the ACC last week in passing yards (320), yards per attempt (11.07), and total offense (385), which also ranked sixth nationally...Among FBS true freshmen last week, he was first in passing yards, yards per passing attempt, passing touchdowns and QBR...Eclipsed 320 passing yards in each of his first two starts, while posting a 73% completion percentage and six total touchdown passes...Second consecutive ACC weekly honor after winning ACC Rookie of the Week last week. - ACC Football

QB Mason Heintschel, So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* ()

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10/13/25 - RB Demond Claiborne, Sr/2026, Wake Forest + More +

WEEK 7 ACC RUNNING BACK OF THE WEEK: Demond Claiborne, Sr., RB, Wake Forest (Aylett, Virginia),...Led Wake Forest's offensive attack in the road win at Oregon State last week with 144 rushing yards and one touchdown on 16 carries, averaging 9.0 yards per attempt...Registered a rushing touchdown for the fifth straight game, the longest scoring streak of his career...Also caught two passes for 26 yards in the non-conference road win...Accounted for five explosive plays of over 10 yards in the win over the Beavers, including a 66-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter...Recorded his eighth rushing touchdown of the season with the 66-yard scamper...His second ACC Running Back of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

RB Demond Claiborne, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (03)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (96)

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10/13/25 - RB Desmond Reid, Sr/2026, Pittsburgh + More +

WEEK 7 ACC RECEIVER OF THE WEEK: Desmond Reid, Sr., RB, Pitt (Miami Gardens, Florida),...Led all players with 200 yards from scrimmage (155 receiving, 45 rushing) and caught two touchdown passes in his return from injury as Pitt beat No. 25 Florida State on the road...Matched his career highs with 155 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, scoring on receptions of 16 and 24 yards...His 200 scrimmage yards led the ACC and ranked third nationally for Week 7...Led the ACC in receiving yards and receptions, was second in receiving touchdowns and third in scrimmage yards per touch on the week...Was the only FBS player in Week 7 with at least 45 rushing yards and 155 receiving yards...Led FBS running backs in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in Week 7. - ACC Football

RB Desmond Reid, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (16)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (236)

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10/13/25 - OT Blake Miller, Sr/2026, Clemson + More +

WEEK 7 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Blake Miller, Sr., OT, Clemson (Strongsville, Ohio),...A key part of the offensive line unit that helped Clemson accrue a season-high 504 yards of total offense...Helped the Tigers reach 200 passing yards and 200 rushing yards in the same game for the first time this season...Led the way for the Tigers to rush for a season-high 226 yards and four rushing touchdowns, from four different Clemson players...Graded out at 90 percent in a 31-point road win at Boston College...Did not surrender a quarterback pressure for the game...Started his 47th consecutive game at right tackle, having started every game played by Clemson since his arrival on campus as a true freshman in 2022. - ACC Football

OT Blake Miller, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (17)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (28)

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10/13/25 - QB Blake Horvath, Sr/2026, Navy + More +

WEEK 7 AMERICAN CONFERENCE OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Blake Horvath, Sr., QB, Navy,...Horvath accounted for 296 yards of total offense and three touchdowns with no turnovers and came up with the winning plays in the fourth quarter of a 32-31 win at Temple. Horvath rushed for a 51-yard touchdown on fourth down with 39 seconds left in regulation to bring the Midshipmen within one point and threw the ensuing two-point conversion pass to put Navy ahead. Horvath finished with 155 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries and added 141 yards and a touchdown pass. - American Conference Football

QB Blake Horvath, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (18)
Recruiting Grade: 2* (201)

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10/13/25 - ILB Jhalyn Shuler, rSr/2026, South Florida + More +

WEEK 7 AMERICAN CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jhalyn Shuler, Gr., LB, South Florida,...Shuler finished with eight tackles, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry and was part of two key turnovers in South Florida's 63-36 win at previously unbeaten North Texas. Shuler had a 31-yard interception return and contributed to the scoring with a 34-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the third quarter, giving the Bulls a 42-21 lead. - American Conference Football

ILB Jhalyn Shuler, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (23)

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10/13/25 - K Patrick Durkin, rSo/2029, Florida + More +

WEEK 7 AMERICAN CONFERENCE SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Patrick Durkin, RFr., K, Tulane,...Durkin supplied all of Tulane's scoring in the first half and finished with 14 points in the Green Wave's 26-19 win against East Carolina. Durkin went 4-for-4 on field goals, connecting from 30, 29, 21 and 40 yards, and made both second-half PAT kicks to help Tulane improve to 5-1. Durkin is one of four NCAA FBS kickers who is perfect on at least 10 field goal attempts this season (13-of-13). - American Conference Football

K Patrick Durkin, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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10/13/25 - ILB Aiden Fisher, Sr/2026, Indiana + More +

WEEK 7 BIG TEN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Aiden Fisher, Indiana, LB - Sr. - Fredericksburg, Va. - Riverbend,...Piled up a game-high 13 tackles with career-best 1.5 sacks to help Indiana to its first-ever top-five road win at Oregon...Anchored a defense that held Oregon to its fewest yards of total offense under head coach Dan Lanning and fewest yards since 2021 (Utah; 221)...His 1.5 sacks in the game were more than the Ducks had allowed in its first five games of the season and part of a 6.0 sack game - the most allowed by Oregon since the 2024 College Football Playoff against Ohio State...Had a solo sack in the second quarter with Oregon in the red zone to force a field goal try...Last Indiana Defensive Player of the Week honoree: Jailin Walker (Dec. 2, 2024). - Big Ten Football

ILB Aiden Fisher, Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (15)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (305)

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