Top 5 Heisman Trophy Contenders: Who Leads the Race?

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November 13, 2025

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually since 1935 to the top player in college football. It is considered the most prestigious award in the sport and is presented by the Heisman Trophy Trust following the regular season in December. Let’s see who the top 5 Heisman candidates are.

5. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State

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It’s not a surprise Ohio State has yet another great wide receiver, but this time, Jeremiah Smith is beyond the expectation. He is an NFL ready receiver in year two. Looking like one of the best college prospects of all time, he doesn’t have a flaw. His size, body control, route running, speed, and everything else is exactly what NFL scouts rave about. He can go deep and catch contested jump balls, he is dangerous in open space, and his route running can get him open anywhere. He is an NFL receiver that has to play another year of college.

4. Marcel Reed

Texas A&M had high hopes for this season but not many people predicted their perfect start. The last time the Aggies were 9-0 was in 1992 and that’s largely due to their playmaker quarterback Marcel Reed. His ability to extend plays and turn nothing into a big gain makes him so exciting to watch. With an SEC Championship title in sight, the Aggies are looking to win it all and establish themselves as one of the top teams in the country for years to come.

3. Ty Simpson

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After losing its season opener against Florida State, many people thought it was the downfall of the once great Alabama dynasty. But Ty Simpson took control of the offense and has led Alabama to eight straight wins and three wins over current ranked opponents. He is a great pocket passer and keeps the ball out of harm’s way while delivering accurate, on time throws that extend drives. While he is not known for being a runner, he can do it when he needs to and it’s won games for the Crimson Tide.

2. Julian Sayin

Ohio State sits at the top of the throne once again after a clean 9-0 start. Quarterback Julian Sayin is doing exactly what he needs to do to win games. Nothing about him is flashy apart from making the right reads and keeping the offense ahead of the chains. He leads the country in completion percentage because he finds the right throws to make and protects the ball. It’s sound, clean football that wins games by doing the ordinary things to perfection.

1. Fernando Mendoza

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Last year, Indiana had a special season reaching the playoffs and going toe to toe with the best teams in the country. After losing key pieces, including quarterback Kurtis Rourke to the NFL, Fernando Mendoza stepped in as a transfer from Cal. He made an immediate impact on the field and is the reason why Indiana is not only ranked second in the country, but a national championship contender. What shines most is his leadership and ability to deliver in the biggest moments.

Jahmyr Gibbs, DeMarcus Lawrence & Nathan Shepherd Named Week 10 NFC Players of the Week

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NEW YORK — Nov. 12, 2025 — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Seattle Seahawks linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence and New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played in Week 10 (November 6, November 9-10).

OFFENSE: RB JAHMYR GIBBS, DETROIT LIONS

Gibbs recorded 172 scrimmage yards (142 rushing, 30 receiving) and three scrimmage touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) in Detroit’s 44-22 win at Washington. In Week 10, Gibbs led the NFC in scrimmage yards, rushing yards, rushing average (9.5 yards per attempt) and scrimmage touchdowns.
This is Gibbs’ second-career NFC Offensive Player of the Week award (Week 14, 2024). He is the second Lion to be named NFC Offensive Player of the Week award this season, joining Jared Goff (Week 2) and is the second Detroit running back to win multiple NFC Player of the Week awards, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (11-time winner).
Gibbs is the fifth Alabama running back to win multiple Offensive Player of the Week awards, joining Derrick Henry (nine-time winner), Shaun Alexander (seven-time winner), Mark Ingram (two-time winner) and Eddie Lacy (two-time winner).

DEFENSE: LB DEMARCUS LAWRENCE, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Lawrence recorded four tackles, two fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns, a tackle for loss and a half sack in a 44-22 win against Arizona. Lawrence is the third player in NFL history to record two fumble return touchdowns in a game, joining Jeremy Chinn (Nov. 29, 2020) and Fred Evans (Nov. 28, 1948).
This is Lawrence’s second-career NFC Defensive Player of the Week award (Week 3, 2017). Lawrence is the first Seahawk to win NFC Defensive Player of the Week since Leonard Williams (Week 13, 2024) and the first linebacker since Uchenna Nwosu (Week 1, 2022).
Lawrence becomes the first former Boise State player to win multiple Defensive Player of the Week awards and joins running back Jay Ajayi (three-time winner) as the only former Boise State players to win multiple Players of the Week awards.

SPECIAL TEAMS: DT NATHAN SHEPHERD, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Shepherd blocked a field goal attempt to keep the Saints ahead 10-7 in the third quarter of New Orleans’ 17-7 win at Carolina, the only field goal block in the NFL in Week 10. Shepherd recorded two tackles, a sack and contributed to a Saints defense that shutout Carolina in the second half en route to the win.
This is Shepherd’s first-career Special Teams Player of the Week award. Shepherd is the second defensive lineman to win a Special Teams Player of the Week award for the Saints (Bryan Bresee, Week 14, 2024).
Shepherd becomes the first former Fort Hays State player to win a Player of the Week award.

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Early Season Shockers: Division II Programs Stun Division I Giants in 2025–26 College Basketball

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Scheduling

Going into the 2025–2026 college basketball season, all 364 Division I basketball teams have specially handcrafted their schedules in hopes of having a successful season and making it to the Big Dance. Teams will arrange their schedules in any way possible to put themselves in the best possible position. Out of those, 265 of 364 teams scheduled at least one opponent from a different division. Within this, over 70 Division II programs and 140 Division III programs have been scheduled.

One would think that a Division I program—usually with more students, higher athletic budgets, and a more prestigious conference—would easily dominate. But just like in all sports, not everything is guaranteed. Last season, Michigan Tech defeated University of Wisconsin–Green Bay 72–70 following Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb’s pregame comments calling them “Nobody U.” Nobody is ever safe. Great basketball talent exists at every level. Sometimes all a team needs is one chance to make history, and so far, Division II is proving its worth.

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The Games

Hawaii Pacific (DII) 79–78 Boise State

To start the college basketball season, Hawaii Pacific sent shockwaves throughout the college basketball world. After entering the game as 20+ point underdogs, the Sharks were not intimidated. Hawaii Pacific went 15–14 last year and lost its only opportunity against a Division I program, falling to Hawaii 63–67 — and that wasn’t going to happen again.

The first half was a shootout, with Josh Niusulu hitting a three-pointer to give the Sharks a 38–37 lead at halftime. The second half’s pace quickened even more, with both sides increasing their shot attempts. A Quentin Meza and-one layup with 3:02 left to put the Sharks up 77–70 proved to be the final blow. Boise State couldn’t score fast enough and ultimately became the first Division I team to lose to a non–Division I opponent during the 2025–2026 season.

Key Stats:
HPAC – Joshua West: 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 steals
HPAC – Quentin Meza: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals

BOIS – Dylan Andrews: 15 points, 9 assists, 2 rebounds
BOIS – Drew Fielder: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists

Northwood (DII) 85–81 Western Michigan

Only three days after Boise State’s loss to Hawaii Pacific, the Western Michigan Broncos hosted the Northwood Timberwolves at home for their second game of the season. Western Michigan head coach Dwyane Stephens returned after a disappointing 12–20 season, where the team went an even 9–9 in conference play. Northwood, however, wasn’t much better. Head coach Tom Church went 9–19 in his first season leading Northwood after previously coaching at Tiffin University.

Coming into the game, Western Michigan had already made its home debut, defeating Coastal Carolina 76–71 the prior week. They were expected to notch their second win — and second home win — of the year. But at one point during the first half, Northwood was up by fifteen, leaving the crowd silent. At halftime, Northwood led 44–39, and the Broncos couldn’t get a stop.

In the second half, it was more of the same. Northwood forced more turnovers, resulting in eleven more shot attempts during the game. It’s hard to win a basketball game when you’re not controlling the tempo, and Northwood dominated in that aspect, holding onto the lead and winning 85–81 once the buzzer sounded.

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Key Stats:
NW – Parker Day: 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
NW – Will Young II: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

WM – Jalen Griffith: 23 points, 2 assists, 4 steals
WM – Jayden Brewer: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks

Wilmington (DII) 71–62 Delaware

The day after Western Michigan’s shocking home loss, the University of Delaware Blue Hens hosted the Wilmington University Wildcats in a local in-state contest. Delaware went 16–20 the previous season and was hoping for a strong home start to the year. The Wildcats had only nine wins last season in Division II, and going into this game, nobody expected it to be close.

If the Wildcats could barely beat teams in their own division, how could they beat a Division I opponent? But after the first ten minutes, it was Wilmington who led 19–15 — to everyone’s surprise. And they never let up.

With eight minutes left, Wilmington extended their lead to eight, going up 60–52. Delaware couldn’t hit a three-pointer to save their lives, shooting just 12.5% from deep, and the deficit proved too much to overcome. Delaware fell at home, 62–71, to the Wilmington Wildcats. Wilmington forced 16 turnovers to Delaware’s seven, resulting in a 19–5 advantage in points off turnovers — the exact margin that decided the game.

Key Stats:
WILM – Tre Hawkins: 21 points, 10 rebounds
WILM – Jaiden Guy: 18 points, 11 rebounds

DEL – Macon Emory: 11 points, 14 rebounds
DEL – Christian Bliss: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists

North Greenville (DII) 92–81 Gardner–Webb

It didn’t even take another week for another Division I school to get upset by a lower-division opponent. After two blowout losses to Power Five schools to open the season, the Gardner–Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs held their home opener on November 10th against the North Greenville Crusaders.

Gardner–Webb head coach Jeremy Luther led the Bulldogs to an 11–20 record in his first season and was looking to improve. But in the first half of their home opener, his team was already trailing 51–40 — and at one point, the lead ballooned to 15.

Although Gardner–Webb forced 18 turnovers compared to their own eight, a lack of rebounding and North Greenville’s red-hot three-point shooting made the difference. The Crusaders went 15-for-30 from beyond the arc and cruised to a 92–81 victory. Gardner–Webb fell to 0–3 on the season with a difficult non-conference stretch still ahead.

Key Stats:
NGC – Savion Brown: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
NGC – Carter Bobbit: 18 points, 2 rebounds
NGC – Zayden Edwards: 25 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists

GW – Jacob Hudson: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
GW – Jacob Hogarth: 15 points, 5 rebounds

College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases Second Rankings of 2025

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November 11, 2025

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SELECTION COMMITTEE RANKINGS

Games Played through Saturday, November 8

RANK	TEAM	OVERALL RECORD
1	Ohio State	9-0
2	Indiana	10-0
3	Texas A&M	9-0
4	Alabama	8-1
5	Georgia	8-1
6	Texas Tech	9-1
7	Ole Miss	9-1
8	Oregon	8-1
9	Notre Dame	7-2
10	Texas	7-2
11	Oklahoma	7-2
12	BYU	8-1
13	Utah	7-2
14	Vanderbilt	8-2
15	Miami (FL)	7-2
16	Georgia Tech	8-1
17	Southern California	7-2
18	Michigan	7-2
19	Virginia	8-2
20	Louisville	7-2
21	Iowa	6-3
22	Pittsburgh	7-2
23	Tennessee	6-3
24	South Florida	7-2
25	Cincinnati	7-2

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The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The CFP selection committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the regular season. The five highest ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams will be seeded into a 12-team bracket based on the final ranking, with the four highest-ranked teams receiving a first-round bye. The teams ranked Nos. 5-12 will play in the CFP First Round, with the higher seeds hosting the lower seeds. The Playoff Quarterfinals and Playoff Semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

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ESPN Faces Backlash Over Streaming Dispute and New Subscription Model

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Keegan Rathje

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November 11, 2025

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ESPN has been the most popular and beloved network in sports-related content since its inception in 1979. But as tensions rise, that reputation may now be in jeopardy. The network reached its peak throughout the 2000s as it acquired exclusive rights to nearly all major leagues. It included the NFL, NBA, MLB, and collegiate sports. This solidified its dominance in the sports world. Since then, cable television has experienced a rapid decline with the introduction of streaming services. The pandemic nearly caused the traditional model to collapse.

As a result of the changing market, Disney, ESPN’s parent company, sought to capitalize by launching ESPN+ in 2018. Still, ESPN remained available through cable and streaming services that mirrored cable bundles, such as YouTube TV. To break down the situation, ESPN has essentially been renting viewership through YouTube TV since its launch in 2017. The network built its empire on live sports and doesn’t want to continue “renting” its audience indefinitely, as YouTube TV has dictated how people actually watch ESPN content.

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That tension came to a head on October 30th. YouTube TV lost all Disney-owned programs due to a carriage dispute, eliminating access to both ESPN and ABC. The fallout has sent the sports world into a frenzy. Disney plans to introduce a new subscription service — ESPN Unlimited — which it expects fans to adopt. The issue isn’t the new subscription itself. But the fact that it isn’t replacing an existing one — it’s simply creating another layer for fans to pay to enjoy sports, particularly the NFL.

Before this proposed addition, it could already cost fans more than $900 across various streaming apps just to follow the season. This doesn’t count bundles or promotions. As expected, fans and the media are furious with this news. They accused ESPN and Disney of prioritizing profits over the loyal supporters who fueled the network’s rise.

Former NFL star and current sportscaster J.J. Watt spoke out about the situation on X, stating, “So we’re just not watching Monday Night Football, huh? I’m not buying another streaming subscription…” His message resonated deeply with fans who are tired of corporate battles impacting their viewing experience. He wasn’t the only media figure to express frustration — Pat McAfee took subtle shots on his own show, which ironically airs on ESPN, for toeing the company line. For the first time in its long history, ESPN finds itself on the defensive — accused of sacrificing its fan base for financial gain.

It’s evident from recent events that ESPN is testing boundaries, not only regarding how much fans will pay to watch their favorite programs but also by gauging the power that sports entertainment holds over the average viewer. As this dispute drags on, fans are left in a losing position with no clear resolution in sight. Unfortunately for ESPN, the longer its channels remain off YouTube TV, the more people adapt to life without them.

That adaptation has led many viewers to explore alternative ways to consume sports content. A growing sentiment among fans is to resist ESPN’s demands by relying on free, condensed highlights available on YouTube — even if it means sacrificing the traditional viewing experience. One major challenge ESPN may face during this standoff is the increased use of pirating websites and VPNs to watch games that would otherwise air on ESPN.

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The outcome of this dispute will likely dictate how sports are perceived and consumed. It will reshape the entertainment landscape for years to come. It’s disappointing to see a company that once prided itself on connecting with fans now pushing toward monopolistic control and limiting access for ordinary people. What will the future look like?

Texas Tech is Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Team of the Week

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Stephen Patrick

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November 10, 2025

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251110hero-ntow-1762801139580 — Photo Cred: Pop Tarts

DALLAS (FWAA) – The Texas Tech Red Raiders took over first place in the Big 12 Conference with an emphatic 29-7 win over No. 7 BYU that was a dominating defensive show. For its rise to the moment playing in its first top-10 matchup since 2008 and in front of a national audience, Texas Tech earned the Pop-Tarts Crazy Good Team of the Week for games the weekend of Nov. 8, as selected by the All-America Committee of the Football Writers Association of America.

This is the sixth time for Texas Tech (9-1, 6-1 in the Big 12) to receive the honor from the FWAA. The Red Raiders earned it once last season as well, almost in the same week, winning 23-22 at No. 10 Iowa State during the Week 10 weekend of Nov. 2, 2024. Its previous honor to that came in 2012.

Stone Harrington kicked a school-record five field goals and Jacob Rodriguez led the defense with two takeaways and 14 overall tackles as the Red Raiders held the previously-undefeated Cougars to a season-low 255 total yards.

Texas Tech’s ninth win marks its first nine-win season since 2009. The Red Raiders, ranked No. 8 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, now lead the Big 12 with a 6-1 record. BYU and Cincinnati are just behind at 5-1.

All nine of Texas Tech’s wins have been by wins of 22 points or more this season.

The Red Raiders’ fortunes have turned with their defense. They have gone from 121st in the FBS last season, allowing 34.8 points per game, to fifth at 13.2 going heading into the BYU game and then lowering that to 12.6 following the win. Tech is ninth in the FBS in total defense currently at 269.7 yards per game. BYU gained 255 yards.

Rodriguez’s 14 tackles against BYU mark the second-highest total of his career and his second 14-tackle game of the season. His interception and fumble recovery were keys as Tech’s defense and special teams came up with three takeaways against a BYU team that entered the game third in the FBS in turnover margin at plus-1.25. The Cougars had only six first downs in a scoreless first half and only three of their 12 drives on the day crossed midfield, the last one with under two minutes left and the game decided.

The Red Raiders continued the shutout into the fourth quarter, marking the fifth time they have blanked an opponent through three quarters. Texas Tech’s scoring margin through three quarters this season is 317-61. The seven points allowed were Texas Tech’s fewest against an AP Top-10 opponent since it beat No. 8 Texas A&M, 14-7, 1995, in what was then a Big 12 game.

Tech quarterback Behren Morton passed for 216 yards and had a 9-yard touchdown toss to Caleb Douglas while Cameron Dickey kept the offense moving with 121 rushing yards and a 1-yard score. Harrington kicked field goals of 47, 39, 34, 29 and 27 yards.

Texas Tech hosts UCF (4-5, 1-5) on Saturday in another Big 12 matchup at 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Since 2002, the FWAA has named a National Team of the Week. Coming into the 2025 season, 284 teams have been honored, including 101 different Division I programs. Each honored team will receive a custom Pop-Tarts “care package” along with a hand-crafted game ball made in America by Dallas-based Big Game USA, the nation’s leading manufacturer of custom footballs.

The other National Team of the Week nominee for the weekend of Nov. 8 were:

California (6-4): Jacob De Jesus caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele on fourth down during Cal’s first possession of overtime to knock off No. 14 Louisville on the road, 29-26. The winning catch gave De Jesus 16 catches for the evening, tying Geoff McArthur’s school record from 2003. It was Cal’s first victory over a ranked opponent since 2020 and their first win over a top-15 foe since 2019. Sagapolutele was 30-for-47 for 323 yards, each a career-high.
Wake Forest (6-3): The Demon Deacons earned their highest-ranked road win since 1979 with a 16-9 victory at No. 12 Virginia. Wake Forest gave Virginia its first ACC loss and held the Cavaliers out of the end zone for the first time since 2022, buoyed by three takeaways. Special teams also played a part with an 88-yard punt return touchdown from Carlos Hernandez in the second quarter. The win made head coach Jake Dickert the first coach in Wake Forest history to lead the program to a bowl berth in his inaugural season.

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Nevada Survives Late Scare to Edge Pacific, Stay Unbeaten

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November 10, 2025

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The Nevada Wolf Pack escaped with a narrow 78–77 victory over the Pacific Tigers on Saturday night at the Lawlor Events Center, surviving a late push to remain undefeated early in the season. Coming off a dominant win against Louisiana Tech to open the year, Nevada looked poised to repeat that success after jumping out to an early lead. The Pack controlled the first ten minutes behind strong play from guard Tayshawn Comer, but Pacific fought back, erasing a double-digit deficit to send the game into halftime tied at 40.

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The second half turned into a back-and-forth battle, with neither team leading by more than six points. Comer led the way for the Pack, finishing with 19 points, five rebounds, and two assists while hitting key free throws down the stretch. Forward Tyler Rolison added 14 points and five rebounds, including a clutch three-pointer in the final minutes that helped Nevada regain momentum. Down low, Nevada’s frontcourt provided critical support.

Elijah Price notched a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Joel Armotrading added 11 points and a game-high 15 boards. Their presence on the glass proved vital, as the Pack out-rebounded Pacific 45–33 and converted 18 offensive rebounds into valuable second-chance points. Despite the win, the game exposed several areas for improvement.

Nevada shot just 43.1% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range, while allowing Pacific to connect on 45.5% of its attempts from beyond the arc. It was something the Pack will look to tighten up as they face tougher opponents later in the season. The Pack also forced only eight turnovers, showing lapses in defensive pressure that nearly cost them the game in the closing moments.

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Pacific had a chance to steal the win, getting off a clean look as time expired, but the shot rimmed out—prompting a collective sigh of relief from the Lawlor crowd. Head coach Steve Alford acknowledged after the game that his team’s defensive focus and consistency must improve. But said he was encouraged by the group’s resilience in a close contest.

“It wasn’t our cleanest night,” Alford noted, “but we found a way to win, and that’s what good teams do early in the season.”

Through two games, Nevada has shown both its potential and its flaws. The backcourt duo of Bailey and Comer continues to shine, while the team’s rebounding dominance remains a key strength. However, if the Wolf Pack hope to contend later in the season, they’ll need to tighten their perimeter defense and find more rhythm from long range. Nevada (2–0) will look to build on its strong start when it hosts Southern Illinois on November 12, aiming to turn close calls into commanding wins as the non-conference schedule continues.

Seven from Sunday – Week 10

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Stephen Patrick

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November 10, 2025

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NEW YORK –– Nov. 9, 2025 –– A look at seven statistical highlights from games played during the 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET windows on Sunday, November 9, the 10th week of the 2025 season.

With two games remaining in Week 10, there have been 38 games decided by a game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime, the most in NFL history through Week 10.
There were three teams – Chicago, Houston and Indianapolis – that recorded the game-winning score in the final two minutes of regulation or in overtime this week.

Houston overcame a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Jacksonville, 36-29, while Chicago overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the New York Giants, 24-20.
Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor recorded a career-high and franchise-record 286 scrimmage yards (244 rushing, 42 receiving) and three rushing touchdowns during the Colts’ 31-25 overtime victory over Atlanta in Berlin, the most rushing yards and most scrimmage yards ever in an international game.
Taylor has 66 career rushing touchdowns and surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (64 rushing touchdowns) for the most rushing touchdowns in Colts franchise history.

Taylor, who is 26 years old and has 7,152 rushing yards and 73 scrimmage touchdowns (66 rushing, seven receiving) in his career, became the fifth player under the age of 27 with at least 7,000 rushing yards and 70 scrimmage touchdowns, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson.

With three rushing touchdowns in Weeks 3, 5, 7 and 10, Taylor is the only player in NFL history to record four games with at least three rushing touchdowns through the first 10 weeks of a season.

Taylor – who had 218 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on Dec. 22, 2024 – joins Derrick Henry (Dec. 6, 2018, and Dec. 29, 2019) as the only players in NFL history to record at least 200 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns in multiple career games.

Taylor is the fifth player in NFL history with at least 200 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns in five career games, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers LaDainian Tomlinson (nine games), Jim Brown (five) and Eric Dickerson (five) as well as Derrick Henry (seven).

Taylor, who has 1,139 rushing yards and 260 receiving yards this season, is the fifth running back since 2000 to record at least 1,000 rushing yards and 250 receiving yards through the first 10 weeks of a season, joining Ezekiel Elliott (2016 with Dallas), Ahman Green (2003 with Green Bay), Chris Johnson (2009 with Tennessee) and DeMarco Murray (2014 with Dallas).
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford passed for 280 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 127.1 rating in the team’s 42-26 win at San Francisco.
Stafford is the first player in NFL history with at least four touchdowns and no interceptions in three consecutive games.

Stafford has 402 career touchdown passes and became the ninth player ever with at least 400 career regular-season touchdown passes.

Stafford has 25 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season and joins Patrick Mahomes (2020) as the only players in NFL history with at least 25 touchdown passes and two-or-fewer interceptions in his team’s first nine games of a season.

Stafford has 62 career games with at least three touchdown passes, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino for the sixth most such games in NFL history.
In his 100th career start, Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson passed for 176 yards and a touchdown and added 36 rushing yards in the Ravens’ 27-19 win victory at Minnesota.
Jackson now has 73 career wins through his first 100 starts, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Stabler for the fourth most wins by a quarterback in their first 100 career starts in NFL history. Only Patrick Mahomes (78 wins), Tom Brady (76) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Roger Staubach (76) had more.

Jackson – who has a passer rating of 103.3 in his first 100 starts – is the third quarterback in NFL history with a passer rating of 100-or-higher in his first 100 career starts, joining Aaron Rodgers (107.3 passer rating) and Patrick Mahomes (103.0).

Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed 25 passes on 33 pass attempts (75.8 percent) for 320 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 135.9 passer rating in the Lions’ 44-22 win at Washington.
Goff is the third player in NFL history to have at least 45 games with 300+ passing yards in their first 10 career seasons, joining Patrick Mahomes (49 games, in his first nine seasons) and Matt Ryan (45).

Goff has 27 career games with at least three touchdown passes and no interceptions, the fourth-most such games by a player in his first 10 career seasons in NFL history, trailing only Aaron Rodgers (30 games), Russell Wilson (29) and Patrick Mahomes (28, in his ninth season).
Miami running back De’Von Achane totaled 225 scrimmage yards (174 rushing, 51 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns during the Dolphins’ 30-13 win over Buffalo.
Achane is the third player in NFL history with at least five rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns in each of his first three seasons, joining Roger Craig and Abner Haynes.

Achane is the sixth player since 2000 with a rushing touchdown of at least 50 yards in each of his first three seasons in NFL history, joining Chris Johnson, Deuce McAllister, Adrian Peterson, Clinton Portis and Jonathan Taylor.

Per Next Gen Stats, Achane forced 11 missed tackles, his most in a game in his career, and gained 100 yards after forcing a missed tackle. Of his 225 yards from scrimmage, 195 came after contact (165 rushing, 30 receiving).

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New England rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 147 yards, including touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards, in the Patriots’ 28-23 win at Tampa Bay.
Henderson – who is 23 years old – is the fifth player under the age of 24 in the Super Bowl era with multiple 50-yard rushing touchdowns in a game, joining Chris Johnson (Sept. 20, 2009 with Tennessee), Doug Martin (Nov. 4, 2012 with Tampa Bay), Adrian Peterson (Oct. 14, 2007 with Minnesota) and Clinton Portis (Dec. 7, 2003 with Denver).

Henderson is the fourth rookie to record multiple 50-yard rushing touchdowns in a single game in NFL history, joining Doug Martin (Nov. 4, 2012 with Tampa Bay), Pro Football Hall of Famer Lenny Moore (Oct. 28, 1956 with the Baltimore Colts) and Adrian Peterson (Oct. 14, 2007 with Minnesota).
Additional notes from Sunday include:
- Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold recorded 178 passing yards and a touchdown for a 111.8 rating during the Seahawks’ 44-22 win over Arizona, while wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba finished with five receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown.
  Darnold is the only player in NFL history to record a passer rating of 100-or-higher in at least six games of a player’s first nine games with a team multiple times (2024 with Minnesota).
  
  Smith-Njigba joins Antonio Brown (2014 with Pittsburgh) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin (1995 with Dallas) as the only players with at least 75 receiving yards in each of his first nine games of a season in NFL history.
- New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart recorded 242 passing yards, while adding 66 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against Chicago.
  Dart is the only rookie quarterback in NFL history to record a rushing touchdown in five consecutive games.
  
  Dart joined Cam Newton (2011 with Carolina) as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to record at least seven rushing touchdowns through their first seven career starts.
  
  Dart is the fifth rookie quarterback with at least five games of 50+ rushing yards, joining Cam Newton (eight games in 2011 with Carolina), Robert Griffin III (eight in 2012 with Washington), Jayden Daniels (eight in 2024 with Washington) and Lamar Jackson (six in 2018 with Baltimore).
- San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey finished with 96 scrimmage yards (66 receiving, 30 rushing) in today’s game against the Rams.
  McCaffrey, who has 626 rushing yards and 692 receiving yards this season, is the third player in NFL history with at least 600 rushing yards and 600 receiving yards in four career seasons, joining Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk and Brian Westbrook.
  
  McCaffrey joins Timmy Brown (1965), Roger Craig (1985) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk (1998) as the only players with at least 600 rushing yards and 600 receiving yards in his team’s first 10 games of a season in NFL history.
  
  McCaffrey – who has 7,013 rushing yards and 5,158 receiving yards in his career – is the fourth player in NFL history with at least 7,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Marshall Faulk, as well as Tiki Barber.
- New York Jets running back Kene Nwangwu had a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Jets’ 27-20 win over Cleveland.
  Nwangwu is the fourth player in NFL history with a kickoff return touchdown in four of his first five seasons, joining Josh Cribbs (five seasons), Percy Harvin (four) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Mitchell.
  
  Nwangwu is the sixth player in NFL history with five career kick return touchdowns of at least 95 yards, joining Cordarrelle Patterson (eight), Josh Cribbs (five), Dante Hall (five), Leon Washington (five) and Abe Woodson (five).

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Missouri Tigers: Fading Dreams in Columbia

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Reece Alvarado

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November 9, 2025

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On their home field, playing with its third string quarterback, the Tigers fell to Texas A&M for their third loss of the season in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri hung around for the first half and went toe to toe with the Aggies before giving up a turnover that led to Texas A&M’s second touchdown of the night just seconds before halftime. Third string QB Matt Zollers had to step up after Beau Pribula suffered an ankle injury in their last game against Vanderbilt.

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With a true freshman leading the offense for the first time, the struggles were apparent all night. Ahmad Hardy and Jamaal Roberts did everything they could on the ground but it wasn’t enough. Despite both of them rushing for over 100 yards, the offense sputtered and stalled every drive. Zollers, finishing the game with 7 completions off 22 pass attempts, struggled to find his receivers all game.

It seemed every time he dropped back to pass, it was third down and he needed to make a play. While he was not afraid to make any throw, the inconsistent accuracy led to drives not making it past mid field. On the other side of the ball, the front seven did a spectacular job stopping the run and containing Marcel Reed. The defense could only stop a great offense for so long. With the lack of support from the Tigers offense, Texas A&M were destined to find the endzone eventually.

As the Aggies kept scoring, Missouri’s offense continued to struggle. Ending the night 38-17, an underwhelming game ended Mizzou’s ambitious hopes. For the Tigers, this means the chance to sneak into the playoffs are out of reach. While they have secured a postseason bowl game, the biggest dreams are out of reach. There is still a lot to play for though, as they have one more game against a ranked opponent.

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And if the Tigers can win out, it will be their third consecutive season with double digit wins, a first in school history. Mizzou’s final home game is in one week against Mississippi State, then two road games against Oklahoma and Arkansas. They have lost three out of their last four games and lost in back to back home games for the first time since 2022.

Week 11 FWAA-NFF Super 16

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Memphis Spence

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November 9, 2025

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The FWAA-NFF Super 16 Poll for Week 11 (Nov. 7) has been released, with panelist Ayokunle Spencer submitting his latest ballot. This week’s rankings highlight Oregon’s strong road performance, while Virginia and Louisville drop out of the poll. Meanwhile, Utah and USC make their return to the Super 16.

FWAA-NFF SUPER 16 POLL (Week 11)
Ayokunle Spencer (Panel)
WEEKLY SUPER 16
POLL
1 Ohio State
2 Texas A&M
3 Indiana
4 Oregon
5 Alabama
6 Georgia
7 Texas Tech
8 Ole Miss
9 Texas
1 0 Vanderbilt
1 1 Georgia Tech
1 2 Notre Dame
1 3 BYU
1 4 Oklahoma
1 5 USC
1 6 Utah

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