• Jaxson Dart returns to the top of the quarterback rankings: The Ole Miss standout delivered an impressive performance against Arkansas, throwing for 515 yards and six touchdowns.
• Marshall edge rusher Mike Green had another dominant outing last week: He recorded four pressures, two sacks, seven stops, and a forced fumble, earning a stellar overall grade of 91.3.
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QUARTERBACK
Power Four: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss Rebels – 92.3
On Saturday, Jaxson Dart broke the school record for passing yards and touchdown passes in a single game, throwing for 515 yards and six touchdowns. He also shared the Offensive Player of the Week honors with his teammate Jordan Watkins, who recorded 254 receiving yards from Dart.
Group of Five: Bryson Daily, Army Black Knights – 93.6
Bryson Daily missed Army’s most recent game due to an injury, yet he still holds the top PFF grade among all FBS quarterbacks with an overall score of 93.6. As a quarterback for a predominantly run-oriented team, he ranks second in the nation with 19 touchdown runs and boasts an outstanding run grade of 90.5.
RUNNING BACK
Power Four: Brashard Smith, SMU Mustangs – 92.4
Brashard Smith recorded a season-high 161 rushing yards last week during a significant conference victory over Pittsburgh. Out of those yards, 50 came after contact, and he broke four tackles. However, he lost his perfect receiving score after catching only four of five targeted passes in this game. One of those receptions was a touchdown, earning him the highest receiving grade (92.5) nationally among Power 4 running backs.
Group of Five: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State Broncos – 94.9
Jeanty leads NCAA football in several advanced PFF metrics.
| Stat | Number | Rank |
| Rushing Yards | 1,525 | 1st |
| Touchdown Runs | 20 | 1st |
| Run Grade | 96.8 | 1st |
| Missed Tackles Forced | 83 | 1st |
| First-Down Runs | 65 | 1st |
| Elusive Rating | 260.2 | 1st |
WIDE RECEIVER
Power Five: Tre Harris, Ole Miss Rebels – 90.1
Although Tre Harris has missed the past two games due to injury, he remains the top wide receiver in the country. His 987 receiving yards rank third nationally, and his 90.1 receiving grade is the highest.
Group of Five: Nick Nash, San Jose State Spartans – 87.4
Nick Nash returns from a bye week with the second-most receiving yards in the nation at 995. He also leads the country in receptions (80) and touchdowns (12) this season.
TIGHT END
Power Five: Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Commodores – 89.6
The former quarterback has made a successful transition to tight end, playing a key role in Vanderbilt’s passing game all season. Stowers caught a touchdown pass two weeks ago against Texas and recorded his first two contested catches of the year.
Group of Five: Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green Falcons – 96.1
Fannin Jr. is leading all tight ends in several advanced PFF metrics.
| Stat | Number | Rank |
| Yards | 1,033 | 1st |
| TDs | 6 | 1st |
| Receiving Grade | 96.3 | 1st |
| YAC | 583 | 1st |
| Yards/Route Run | 3.78 | 1st |
| MTF | 24 | 1st |
| 1st Downs | 49 | 1st |
OFFENSIVE TACKLE
Power Four: Wyatt Milum, West Virginia Mountaineers – 92.1
Although Wyatt Milum was sidelined for the Mountaineers’ game against Arizona last week, he remains the only FBS tackle with a 100% pass-blocking efficiency rate. If he can demonstrate that he is healthy, he is expected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming April draft.
Group of Five: Lucas Scott, Army Black Knights – 91.3
Lucas Scott achieved his highest grade of the season with a 95.8 overall score in Saturday’s game against Air Force, earning him national Team of the Week honors. He excelled in run blocking on the right side, receiving a grade of 92.3.
OFFENSIVE GUARD
Power Four: Willie Lampkin, North Carolina Tar Heels – 84.2
Willie Lampkin hasn’t allowed any pressures since Week 5. Last Saturday marked his fourth consecutive game with a perfect pass-blocking efficiency rate, bringing his season pass-blocking grade to 86.8.
Group of Five: Addison West, Western Michigan Broncos – 92.8
After 10 weeks of play, Addison West leads all FBS guards in run-blocking (90.3), pass-blocking (92.0), and overall PFF grade (92.8).
CENTER
Power Four: Jared Wilson, Georgia Bulldogs – 79.2
Jared Wilson was instrumental in Georgia’s comeback win against Florida on Saturday and contributed to the Bulldogs being named PFF’s Offensive Line of the Week. The five-man line collectively achieved individual grades of 69.9 or higher in pass protection, resulting in an impressive group score of 89.0 in that area. Wilson himself earned an 84.7 pass-blocking grade, the second highest on the team.
Group of Five: Jacob Gardner, Colorado State Rams – 89.7
Jacob Gardner exited Saturday’s game due to an injury, but he is currently the only center in college football with an impressive grade of 86.0 or higher in both run-blocking and pass protection. Hopefully, his injury isn’t serious, as he has been having an outstanding season.
INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
Power Four: Mason Graham, Michigan Wolverines – 89.7
Even though the Michigan team as a whole has struggled this season, Mason Graham has maintained his strong performance. He is projected to be a top-10 draft pick with an exceptional 91.4 run defense grade. Additionally, his 28 pressures rank as the second highest in his position.
Group of Five: Peyton Zdroik, Air Force Falcons – 92.0
After missing several games, Peyton Zdroik made his return in Week 10, recording two tackles and a pressure. With a PFF grade of 90.9 on 112 pass-rushing snaps this season, Zdroik boasts the highest grade in that category.
EDGE DEFENDER
Power Five: Josaiah Stewart, Michigan Wolverines – 92.1
The Wolverines boast one of the top defensive lines in college football, with both Graham and Josaiah Stewart exceeding 27 pressures this season. Stewart has achieved a nation-leading 92.8 pass-rushing grade on 170 pass-rushing snaps, along with a 25.6% win rate, which ranks third among edge rushers.
Group of Five: Mike Green, Marshall Thundering Herd – 90.1
Mike Green delivered his best performance of the season on Saturday, earning a 91.3 overall grade from PFF. His stats included four pressures, two sacks, seven stops, and a forced fumble. After 10 weeks, Green has accumulated 10 sacks, making him the third-highest in the country.
LINEBACKER
Power Five: Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss Rebels – 90.5
Chris Paul Jr. has excelled at all three levels of defense this season. Below are his advanced PFF metrics.
| PFF Stat | Grade |
| Defense | 90.5 |
| Run Defense | 89.9 |
| Tackling | 86.8 |
| Pass Rushing | 80.8 |
| Coverage | 86.3 |
Group of Five:
Shaun Dolac, Buffalo Bulls – 89.0
In the game against Akron, Shaun Dolac recorded his sixth double-digit tackle game this season. With 95 tackles overall, he leads college football by nearly 30 tackles over the next closest defensive player, and his tackling grade of 91.3 ranks second among linebackers.
CORNERBACK:
Power Four:
Jahdae Barron, Texas Longhorns – 88.0
Although Jahdae Barron had a bye week, he will return to action this Saturday against Florida. The Gators’ quarterback, whoever it may be, will face a tough challenge with Barron in coverage, as opposing QBs have an extremely low passer rating of just 30.9 when targeting him.
Group of Five:
Cam Stone, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors – 89.9
This season, Cam Stone has missed just one tackle out of 26 successful ones, resulting in a tackling grade of 86.6. He demonstrates excellent hands and instincts for the ball, recording six pass breakups in coverage.
SAFETY
Power Four: Craig Woodsen, California Golden Bears – 89.0
Craig Woodsen is coming off a bye week, but he has been extremely effective for Cal this season, recording 39 tackles and five pass breakups. He boasts grades above 80.0 in run defense, tackling, and coverage. Over eight games, Woodsen has surrendered just 47 yards after the catch.
Group of Five: Rayuan Lane III, Navy Midshipmen – 89.8
Although Navy has suffered its second consecutive loss, Rayuan Lane III’s performance was not to blame. In the secondary, he allowed only 16 yards in total during the game and made two solo tackles. For the season, Lane has two interceptions, contributing to an impressive coverage grade of nearly elite status at 89.3.
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