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09/29/25 - DE Bryan Thomas Jr., Sr/2026, South Carolina + More +

WEEK 5 SEC CO-DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Bryan Thomas Jr., EDGE, South Carolina,...Logged a game-high and career-high seven tackles in the Gamecocks' 35-13 win over Kentucky...Credited with a career-high 2.0 sacks and matched his career high with 2.0 tackles for loss...Added a quarterback hurry...The Carolina defense held Kentucky to 13 points and 232 total yards of offense and just three points and 91 total yards after the first quarter. - SEC Football

DE Bryan Thomas Jr., Sr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (157)

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09/29/25 - OT Kadyn Proctor, Jr/2026, Alabama + More +

WEEK 5 SEC CO-OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Kadyn Proctor, LT, Alabama,...Played every snap at left tackle against the fifth-ranked Bulldogs...Graded out at a team-high 89 percent by the Crimson Tide coaching staff...Did not allow a pressure or a sack on the night...Helped keep Ty Simpson upright as the Tide offensive line did not allow a sack against the vaunted Georgia defense...Added one reception/rush for an 11-yard gain and an Alabama first down, barreling over multiple Bulldog defenders along the way...His catch set up the Crimson Tide's final touchdown which would eventually prove the difference in the game. - SEC Football

OT Kadyn Proctor, Jr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (03)
Recruiting Grade: 5* (01)

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09/29/25 - OG Patrick Kutas, rSr/2027, Mississippi + More +

WEEK 5 SEC CO-OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Patrick Kutas, OL, Ole Miss,...Led an impressive Ole Miss offense in the victory over No. 4 LSU...Directed a Rebel line that allowed zero sacks, marking the first time to do so against a top-five team since facing No. 1 LSU in 2019...Helped amass 480 yards of total offense, the most allowed this season by the Tigers, who entered the game top-five in the SEC in total defense...The Rebels maintained possession for 8:56 of the fourth quarter to seal the victory. - SEC Football

OG Patrick Kutas, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (10)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (72)

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09/29/25 - K Brock Taylor, rJr/2028, Vanderbilt + More +

WEEK 5 SEC SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Brock Taylor, PK, Vanderbilt,...Converted both field goals and was 6-of-6 on PATs in Vandy's victory over Utah State...Hit multiple field goals in a game for the first time this season...46-yard field goal as time expired at the half gave the Dores a double-digit lead for good in the contest...Has now made 16 field goals in a row dating back to Oct. 5, 2024...Scored a season-best 12 points, one shy of his career high...Posted fifth game with 10-plus points since the start of the 2024 campaign...Recorded touchbacks on five of six kickoffs as well...Helped lead the Commodores to their first 5-0 start since the 2008 season. - SEC Football

K Brock Taylor, rJr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (07)

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09/29/25 - ILB Arion Carter, Sr/2027, Tennessee + More +

WEEK 5 SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Arion Carter, LB, Tennessee,...Carter delivered a memorable performance as Tennessee outlasted Mississippi State, 41-34, on the road in overtime...He finished with a career-best 17 tackles and provided the game-winning pass breakup in overtime on fourth down at the goal line...Carter's 17 tackles tied for the most by an FBS player in a game this season (Chisom - UCLA, Hinspeter - UMass)...Carter leads the SEC and is tied for second in among Power Four players with 49 tackles this year...That total is 15 better than the next closest SEC player. - SEC Football

ILB Arion Carter, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (05)
Recruiting Grade: 4* (100)

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09/29/25 - RB Javin Gordon, So/2029, Tennessee + More +

WEEK 5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: Javin Gordon, Fr., RB, Tulane,...Rushed for 78 yards and three touchdowns (12, 25, 4) in a 31-14 win at Tulsa. - American Conference Football

RB Javin Gordon, So/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* ()

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09/29/25 - RB Caleb Hawkins, Fr/2029, Oklahoma State + More +

WEEK 5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: Caleb Hawkins, Fr., RB, North Texas,...Rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns (6, 27) and had two receptions for 78 yards and a 68-yard TD in a 36-22 win against South Alabama. - American Conference Football

RB Caleb Hawkins, Fr/2029 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* ()

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Oklahoma State Player News & Notes

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09/29/25 - ILB MarcAnthony Parker, Jr/2028, Navy + More +

WEEK 5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORABLE MENTION: MarcAnthony Parker, So., LB, Navy,...Registered 13 tackles and two tackles for loss in a 21-13 win against Rice. - American Conference Football

ILB MarcAnthony Parker, Jr/2028 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* ()

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09/29/25 - K John Love, rSr/2027, Virginia Tech + More +

WEEK 5 ACC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: John Love, R-Jr., PK, Virginia Tech (Spartanburg, South Carolina),...Connected on three field goals in a 23-21 road win over NC State...Made the game-winner from 49 yards out...Also made good on field goals of 39 and 32 yards and made both of his extra points...9-of-10 in field goals and 10-of-10 in PATs this season...Moved into eighth place on the all-time scoring list at Virginia Tech. - ACC Football

K John Love, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (04)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (16)

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Virginia Tech Player News & Notes

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09/29/25 - CB JaSon Prevard, Sr/2027, Kansas State + More +

WEEK 5 ACC DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Ja'son Prevard, Jr., DB, Virginia (Atlantic City, New Jersey),...Recorded two interceptions, including one on the final play of the game to seal Virginia's 46-38 double-overtime victory over No. 8 Florida State...His interception in the first quarter came on an incredibly athletic effort where he tipped the ball to himself while blitzing off the edge...Added two tackles and a pass breakup to help Virginia to its first win over a top-10 opponent at home in 20 years. - ACC Football

CB JaSon Prevard, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (00)

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Kansas State Player News & Notes

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09/29/25 - C Brian Parker II, rJr/2026, Duke + More +

WEEK 5 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Brian Parker II, R-Jr., RT, Duke (Cincinnati, Ohio),...Started at right tackle and helped pave the way for Duke to reach 503 yards of total offense while rolling to a 38-3 victory at Syracuse...Posted an 88.2 PFF offensive grade for Week 5, the highest among tackles nationally...Recorded an 88.1 PFF run blocking grade, the highest among tackles nationally...Helped Duke surpass 500 yards of total offense for a fifth consecutive game, the most for the program since the 2013 Chick-fil-A Bowl and the first four contests of the 2014 season.

Duke's offense remained explosive at Syracuse, adding seven more plays of at least 20 yards, including four plays that went for at least 30 yards. The Blue Devils are up to sixth nationally in offensive plays of 20+ yards this season and third in plays of 30+ yards...Helped to provide running lanes for true freshman Nate Sheppard to have a record-setting day with an 11.2 yards per carry average, the highest by a Duke rookie in program history...Opened holes for three rushing touchdowns, including two by Sheppard...Named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) National Team of the Week for his efforts. - ACC Football

C Brian Parker II, rJr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 4* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (138)

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09/29/25 - DT C.J. Fite, Sr/2027, Arizona State + More +

WEEK 5 BIG 12 DEFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Arizona State,...With a defense that tallied six sacks and 13 tackles for a loss, the Arizona State defensive line was a key contributor to the Sun Devils' 27-24 win over then-No. 24 TCU. Five of its six sacks were recorded by defensive linemen, as ASU also held the Horned Frogs to just 10 yards rushing for the game, nearly 175 yards below their average entering the week. Friday marked the fewest yards allowed on the ground by the Sun Devils' defense since 2018. - Big 12 Football

DT C.J. Fite, Sr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 3* (16)
Recruiting Grade: 3* (251)

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09/29/25 - C Gavin Gerhardt, rSr/2026, Cincinnati + More +

WEEK 5 BIG 12 OFFENSIVE LINE OF THE WEEK: Cincinnati,...Cincinnati's offensive line helped pave the way to 603 yards of total offense in the Bearcats' 37-34 win at Kansas, which marked the third-most yards of offense in FBS for the week. The unit gave up one sack, its first of the season, as quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw for 388 yards and two touchdowns. Sorsby, alongside running backs Evan Pryor and Tawee Walker, rushed for 215 yards on the ground and a pair of touchdowns in the victory. - 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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09/29/25 - K Stephen Rusnak, rSr/2027, Cincinnati + More +

WEEK 5 BIG 12 CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Stephen Rusnak, K, Cincinnati,...Posting a perfect day 7-of-7 kicking in UC's win at Kansas on Saturday, Rusnak made field goals from 24, 29 and 43 yards out. He has made all six of his field goal attempts this season as well as all 18 extra points. Rusnak is the only kicker in FBS who has not missed a field goal attempt since the beginning of the 2024 season, posting a perfect 17-of-17 mark. - Big 12 Football

K Stephen Rusnak, rSr/2027 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (308)

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Cincinnati Player News & Notes

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09/29/25 - K Jesus Gomez, rSr/2026, Arizona State + More +

WEEK 5 BIG 12 CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jesus Gomez, K, Arizona State,...Gomez picked up Big 12 honors for the second consecutive week with his pair of field goals and three extra points in ASU's win versus then-No. 24 TCU. The senior nailed a game-winning field goal from 23 yards out with 1:14 remaining after making a 26-yarder in the third quarter. Gomez becomes just the fifth FBS player since 2015 to make game-winning field goals in back-to-back games and the first Big 12 player since Oklahoma State's Ben Grogan in 2015. - Big 12 Football

K Jesus Gomez, rSr/2026 Draft Class
Pro Scouting Grade: 2* (00)
Recruiting Grade: 0* (127)

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Arizona State Player News & Notes

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