The Maxwell Award Player of the Week

Maxwell Award

Player of the Week

QB – CJ Bailey

NC State

CJ Bailey of NC State has been named the Maxwell Award Player of the Week after his outstanding game against Georgia Tech. Bailey threw for 340 yards, going 24 for 32 with two touchdowns, and had five carries for 34 yards and a third touchdown. Bailey’s standout performance was critical in handing the Yellow Jackets their first loss of the year, and this weekend’s win marks the Wolfpack’s first win against a top-ten opponent since 2021 against Clemson. NC State has a bye week before facing the Miami Hurricanes on the road on November 15.

Bednarik Award

Player of the Week

LB – Arvell Reese

Ohio State

Arvell Reese made a significant impact in Ohio State’s dominant win over Penn State on Saturday, turning in one of the most complete performances of the season. The linebacker racked up a career-high 12 tackles, flying to the ball with instinct and aggression that disrupted Penn State’s offensive rhythm. He added a key sack in the third quarter, helping to stall a promising Nittany Lions drive and shift momentum firmly in the Buckeyes’ favor. Reese’s presence was felt throughout the game, as he consistently filled gaps, shed blocks, and delivered punishing hits. His performance was instrumental in holding Penn State scoreless in the second half and magnified his emergence as a defensive leader for Ohio State. With 54 total tackles on the season, Reese is quickly becoming one of the most reliable and dynamic defenders in the Big Ten.

The Maxwell and Bednarik Awards are members of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935. This season, 12 NCFAA awards will honor national players of the week each Tuesday. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA.