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10/08/25 - OLB Namdi Obiazor, rSr/2026, TCU + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Namdi Obiazor, LB, TCU,...As the only Big 12 player with double-digit tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in Week Six, Obiazor finished TCU's win against Colorado with 10 tackles and a sack to go along with his interception and forced fumble. He was part of a defensive unit that held Colorado to 217 yards passing with three interceptions. The win also marked Obiazor's fifth game of double-digit tackles and second interception of his career. - Big 12 Football

OLB Namdi Obiazor, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (19)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (68)

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TCU Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - QB Josh Hoover, rSr/2027, Indiana + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Josh Hoover, QB, TCU,...Accounting for all five of TCU's touchdowns in a win versus Colorado, Hoover was the catalyst of the Horned Frog offense with 23-of-33 passing for 275 yards and four touchdowns. He added 20 yards on the ground and a score and helped his team erase an early 14-point deficit. The victory also makes the seventh game of four or more touchdown passes in his career, which leads all active FBS quarterbacks. - Big 12 Football

QB Josh Hoover, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (11)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (34)

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Indiana Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - QB Noah Fifita, rSr/2027, Arizona + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona,...Fifita found the endzone five times and guided the Wildcats to 41 points in their win over Oklahoma State. The Arizona quarterback threw for 376 yards, completed 28 of his 38 passes, and matched his career high with five touchdown passes. Fifita eclipsed 300 passing yards for the ninth time in his career as he moved into fourth and third in school history in career passing yards and passing touchdowns, respectively. - Big 12 Football

QB Noah Fifita, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (22)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (53)

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Arizona Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - QB Mason Heintschel, So/2029, Pittsburgh + More +

WEEK 6 ACC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK: Mason Heintschel, Fr., QB, Pitt (Oregon, Ohio),...Became the first true freshman quarterback at Pitt to win his first career start since Kenny Pickett in 2017, when he defeated No. 2 Miami...Completed 30-of-41 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns in Pitt's 48-7 win over Boston College...Became the first ACC true freshman with 300 passing yards and four touchdowns in his first career start since Deshaun Watson in 2014...Became the first Pitt freshman to throw for 300 yards and four touchdowns in a game without an interception since at least 1995, and the first Pitt quarterback overall to do so since Kenny Pickett against Georgia Tech in 2021. - ACC Football

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

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10/08/25 - P Elijah Slibeck, rJr/2028, Virginia + More +

WEEK 6 ACC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Elijah Slibeck, Jr., P, Virginia (Fishers, Indiana),...Punted five times for a total of 243 yards, an average of 60.8 yards per punt...Blasted a 71-yard punt in the third quarter that pinned Louisville at the 1-yard line and led to a three-and-out by the Cavalier defense...The 71-yarder is tied for the fourth-longest punt in FBS this season...Long punt was the longest by a UVA punter since Nash Griffin booted a 78-yard punt in 2019, also at Louisville...One of only 11 punters in Virginia history to record a punt of at least 71 yards. - ACC Football

P Elijah Slibeck, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (43)

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Virginia Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - SS Jakobe Thomas, rSr/2026, Miami + More +

WEEK 6 ACC DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Jakobe Thomas, Fifth Year, DB, Miami (Tullahoma, Tennessee),...Delivered a standout defensive effort in Miami's 28-22 win at No. 18 Florida State...Finished the game with five tackles, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble and two pass breakups...Helped the Hurricanes move to 5-0 on the season and record their third win over a top-25 ranked opponent this year. - ACC Football

SS Jakobe Thomas, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (469)

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Miami Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - ILB Kam Robinson, Sr/2027, Virginia + More +

WEEK 6 ACC LINEBACKER OF THE WEEK: Kam Robinson, Jr., LB, Virginia (Tappahannock, Virginia),...Registered a team-high 10 tackles (six solo), one tackle-for-loss and one quarterback hurry in Virginia's 30-27 overtime win at Louisville...Gave UVA its first lead of the second half by returning an interception 47 yards for a touchdown...Marked the second interception return for a touchdown for his career and the first by a Cavalier since his pick-six against Louisville in 2023...Recorded double-digit tackles in each of the last two games. - ACC Football

ILB Kam Robinson, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (08)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (63)

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Virginia Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - C James Brockermeyer, rSr/2026, Miami + More +

WEEK 6 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: James Brockermeyer, R-Sr., OL, Miami (Fort Worth, Texas),...Anchored a strong offensive line that powered Miami to 404 total yards (272 passing, 132 rushing) in a 28-22 win at No. 18 Florida State...While at center, he helped protect Carson Beck, who threw for four touchdowns...Helped lead a unit that did not allow a sack in the win...Miami's offense converted 4-of-5 third downs for the game. - ACC Football

C James Brockermeyer, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (20)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (38)

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10/08/25 - DE David Bailey, Sr/2026, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 DEFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Texas Tech,...The Texas Tech defensive line posted a banner performance in the Red Raiders' 35-11 win at Houston, holding the Cougars to just 267 yards of total offense. Tallying 22 total quarterback pressures in the game, Texas Tech recorded two sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble versus Houston. The Red Raiders finished the week ranked ninth in FBS in total defense. - Big 12 Football

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

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10/08/25 - C Gavin Gerhardt, rSr/2026, Cincinnati + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Cincinnati,...Earning Big 12 Offensive Line of the Week for the third time this season and for the second consecutive week, Cincinnati's front line was instrumental in its 38-30 win over then-No. 14 Iowa State. The Bearcats did not allow a sack for the fourth time this season while amassing 474 yards of total offense, including 260 rushing yards to become the third Big 12 team to surpass 250 yards on the ground in a game this season. - Big 12 Football

C Gavin Gerhardt, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (19)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (151)

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Cincinnati Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - QB Bear Bachmeier, So/2029, BYU + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Bear Bachmeier, QB, BYU,...Bachmeier was named Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the second straight week, and the third time this season, after guiding BYU to a 38-24 win versus West Virginia. He completed 72% of his 25 pass attempts for 351 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 43 yards and a score. His 351 passing yards were the second-most by a freshman QB in school history and included an 85-yard pass to Chase Roberts, which was BYU's longest completed pass since 1996. - Big 12 Football

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

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10/08/25 - K Connor Hawkins, rSo/2029, Ohio State + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Connor Hawkins, K, Baylor,...Winning Conference honors for the second time this season after kicking another game-winning field goal, Hawkins made both of his field goal attempts and all three extra points in Baylor's 35-34 victory over K-State. He opened the game with a make from 30 yards out before sending in the game winner from 53 yards in the final minute. Hawkins' 53-yarder ties the longest made field goal by a Baylor player in McLane Stadium history, matching Isaiah Hankins in 2023. - Big 12 Football

K Connor Hawkins, rSo/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (20)

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Ohio State Player News & Notes

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10/08/25 - K Stone Harrington, rSr/2027, Texas Tech + More +

WEEK 6 BIG 12 CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Stone Harrington, K, Texas Tech,...Harrington made a trio of kicks in Texas Tech's win in Houston as part of a kicking operation that set a program record with five field goals. His three field goals were from 23, 26 and 26 yards out while booting five kickoffs for touchbacks to limit the Cougars' return game. Harrington's kickoffs that were returned had an average starting position inside the 20-yard line. - Big 12 Football

K Stone Harrington, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 0* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Texas Tech Player News & Notes

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10/07/25 - QB John Mateer, rSr/2027, Oklahoma + More +

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer might not be healthy in time for Saturday's rivalry game against Texas in Dallas. Mateer suffered an injury to his right hand - his throwing hand - during Oklahoma's 24-17 win over Auburn on Sept. 20. He played three quarters with the injury and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 9-yard run while hurt. He had surgery during Oklahoma's bye week, then sat out last week's 44-0 win over Kent State. Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said Mateer, one of the top quarterbacks in the nation before the injury, has not practiced against the Sooners' first-string defense since the injury. Michael Hawkins Jr. and Whitt Newbauer are getting practice reps against the defensive starters for the sixth-ranked Sooners (5-0, 1-0 SEC).

Venables said he's depending on the doctors to let him know what to do. "John is doing no good-on-good work," Venables said. "So it's Michael and Whitt right now. If something changes, I'll let you know. But I think if you're going to play, you've got to do good on good, right?" There's still time before Saturday's game, and plenty can change. And if Mateer is available, it makes sense to play him. The transfer from Washington State has passed for 1,215 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 190 yards and five scores in four games. "We'll plan for Mateer," Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. "You have to. He's a dynamic player. He's the heartbeat of that offense for sure. Everything goes through him." If it's not Mateer, Hawkins will start. Hawkins started in last year's loss to Texas and struggled in the 34-3 romp. Sarkisian said Hawkins is no longer that true freshman who was overwhelmed at the Cotton Bowl last year. Hawkins threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score against Kent State. Texas (3-2, 0-1) expects a more mature version this time around if he plays. - AP College Football

QB John Mateer, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (10)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (126)

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10/07/25 - ILB Jaydon Southard, Sr/2026, Stephen F. Austin + More +

WEEK 6 FCS NATIONAL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jaydon Southard, Stephen F. Austin, LB, Sr., 6-1, 225,...Southard matched his career high with 16 tackles, including 12 solos, in Stephen F. Austin's 31-17 win at UIW in the Southland Conference. Three of the tackles went for 19 yards in losses, including 1.5 sacks, and he also forced a fumble. Like his solo tackles, Southard's TFL and sack totals were career-best efforts. He had never reached double-figure tackles before this season, but he's done it four times for the Lumberjacks (4-2). Honorable Mention: Elias Archie, DB, Brown; Luke Banbury, LB, William & Mary; Kenneth Eiden IV, DE, Montana State; Nate Furrow, LB, Marist; Trooper Price, LB, Colgate; Peyton Seelman, LB, Richmond; Justin Waters, LB, Charleston Southern. - Stats Perform FCS

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

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Stephen F. Austin Player News & Notes

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