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Sophomore, Cornerback, New Orleans, LA/St. Augustine

LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu had a team-best eight solo tackles, forced two fumbles and recovered one as the top-ranked Tigers defeated third-ranked Arkansas, 41-17. Mathieu added a 92-yard punt return for a touchdown as LSU remained undefeated (12-0, 8-0 in SEC West) and earned a spot in next week’s SEC Championship Game.

Junior, Running Back, Pensacola, FL/Escambia

Alabama running back Trent Richardson rushed for a career-high 203 yards (on 27 carries) as the second-ranked Crimson Tide defeated Auburn, 42-14, in the Iron Bowl. Richardson added a five-yard touchdown reception as Alabama improved to 11-1, 7-1 in the SEC West.

Senior, Linebacker, Wiggins, MS/Mississippi Gulf Coast CC

Houston outside linebacker Sammy Brown had a game-high 10 tackles (5 solo), including 4.5 for losses and three quarterback sacks, as the 11th-ranked Cougars remained undefeated with a 37-7 victory over Conference-USA rival SMU. Brown, who also had one quarterback hurry, led a Houston (11-0, 7-0 in C-USA) defensive unit that allowed just 263 yards of total offense.

Junior, Quarterback, Copperas Cove, TX/Copperas Cove

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III broke his own school single-game records for passing yards (479) and total offense (551) as the 24th-ranked Bears defeated 5th-ranked Oklahoma, 45-38. Griffin, who completed 21-of-34 passes, had four touchdown throws including a game-winning 34-yard toss with just eight seconds remaining. It is the second time this season Griffin has earned National Offensive Player of the Week honors (Sept. 4).

Junior, Defensive Tackle, East Chicago, IL/Central

Purdue defensive tackle Kawann Short was a force as the Boilermakers’ defeated Ohio State, 26-23, in overtime. Short had six tackles (4 solo) and three quarterback sacks as Purdue improved to 5-5 on the season, 3-3 in the Big Ten.

Sophomore, Quarterback, Brownwood, TX/Brownwood

TCU quarterback Casey Pachall passed for a career-high 473 yards and tied a school-record with five touchdown passes as the 24th-ranked Horned Frogs defeated 5th-ranked Boise State, 36-35. Pachall completed 24-of-37 passes, including a game-winning 25-yard scoring toss and ensuing two-point conversion with 1:05 to play, to propel TCU (8-2, 5-0 in MWC) to its 22nd-straight Mountain West Conference victory.

Senior, Defensive Back, Cincinnati, OH/Winton Woods

Air Force defensive back Jon Davis had an all-around productive day as the Falcons defeated Army, 24-14 and retained the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. Davis had a game-high 12 tackles and recorded one interception. Davis also forced and recovered a fumble as Air Force improved to 5-4 on the season.

Senior, Wide Receiver, Hilliard, OH/Hilliard

Northwestern wide receiver Jeremy Ebert caught six passes for 147 yards, including an 81-yard touchdown, as the Wildcats defeated 10th-ranked Nebraska, 28-25. Ebert’s 81-yard scoring reception was the second-longest in school history. With the victory, the Wildcats improved to 4-5, 2-4 in the Big Ten.

RS Sophomore, Linebacker, Columbus, GA/Carver

Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones had five tackles, including four quarterback sacks, and forced a fumble as the 22nd-ranked Bulldogs defeated SEC-rival Florida, 24-20. Jones led a Georgia (6-2, 5-1 in SEC) defensive unit that allowed minus-19 yards yards in the contest.

Senior, Quarterback, Abilene, TX/Wylie

Houston quarterback Case Keenum passed for 534 yards and a career-best nine touchdowns as the 18th-ranked Cougars defeated Conference USA-rival Rice, 73-34. Keenum completed 24-of-37 passes, including five for touchdowns of 30-plus yards, as Houston remained unbeaten (8-0, 4-0 C-USA). Keenum also became the FBS career leader in touchdown passes (139).

Grad Student, Defensive End, Charlotte, NC/Victory Christian Center

Clemson defensive end Kourtnei Brown had a big game as the Tigers remained undefeated with a 59-38 victory over ACC-rival North Carolina. Brown had two tackles and a pass break-up and scored two defensive touchdowns (one via interception and one via fumble). Brown is the first Clemson defensive player to score two touchdowns in a game since 1954.

Junior, Quarterback, Wolfforth, TX/Frenship

Texas Tech quarterback Seth Doege passed for 441 yards and four touchdowns as the Red Raiders defeated 3rd-ranked Oklahoma, 41-38. Doege completed 33-of-52 passes and threw for scores of 44, 30, 11 and 14 yards. Doege also had an 11-yard reception in the contest for Texas Tech (5-2, 2-2 in Big 12).

Senior, Defensive End, Houston, TX/Hightower

Utah defensive end Derrick Shelby had a big game as the Utes defeated Pittsburgh, 26-14, on the road. Shelby had a team-best seven tackles (6 solo), including 2.5 for losses, 1.5 quarterback sacks and intercepted a pass which he returned 21 yards for a touchdown. With the win, Utah improved to 3-3 on the season.

Senior, Quarterback, Big Spring, TX/Big Spring

Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill passed for 415 yards and career-best six touchdowns as the 21st-ranked Aggies defeated 20th-ranked Baylor, 55-28. Tannehill completed 25-of-37 passes and threw for scores of 68, 7, 8, 5, 68 and 47 yards as Texas A&M (4-2, 2-1 in Big 12) racked up a season-high 681 yards of total offense.

Junior, Running Back, Texarkana, TX/Liberty-Eylau

Oregon running back LaMichael James rushed for 239 yards (on 30 carries) and one touchdown as the ninth-ranked Ducks defeated Pac-12 rival California, 43-15, on Thursday evening. It was James’ third consecutive 200-yard rushing effort for the Ducks, now 4-1 overall, 2-0 in the Pac-12.

Senior, Defensive End, Baton Rouge, LA/Southern Lab

Oklahoma defensive end Frank Alexander had an all-around big day as the third-ranked Sooners defeated #11 Texas, 55-17. Alexander had six tackles, three quarterback sacks and forced and recovered a fumble as the Sooners (5-0, 2-0 in Big 12) held the Longhorns to just 259 yards of total offense. Alexander added one pass break up and one quarterback hurry in the victory.

Senior, Linebacker, Pleasanton, CA/De LaSalle

Air Force linebacker Brady Amack totaled 23 tackles (11 solo) and one quarterback sack as the Falcons (3-1) defeated Navy, 35-34. Amack, who had two tackles for loss, made three of his tackles on third down to stop a Navy offensive possession. It was Air Force’s first win in Annapolis since 1997.

Junior, Running Back, Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth

Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham rushed for 226 yards (on 26 carries) and two touchdowns as the Panthers defeated 14th-ranked South Florida, 44-17, on Thursday night. Graham added four receptions for 42 yards and 35 more yards on kickoff returns for the Panthers, now 3-2 overall, 1-0 in the Big East. http://www.generationucan.com/wk5graham.html

Sophomore, Cornerback, New Orleans, LA/St. Augustine

LSU sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu had six tackles (5 solo), one interception, one pass breakup and forced and recovered a fumble as the third-ranked Tigers (4-0) defeated #16 West Virginia, 47-21. It is the second straight week a LSU cornerback (Morris Claiborne, Sept. 18) has earned Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors.

Senior, Quarterback, Edmond, OK/Sante Fe

Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden passed for a school-record 438 yards as the 7th-ranked Cowboys came-from-behind to defeat 8th-ranked Texas A&M, 30-29. Weeden completed 47-of-60 passes and had two touchdown tosses as OSU (4-0, 1-0 in Big 12) rallied from a 17-point halftime deficit.

Senior, Running Back, Lakeland, FL/Lakeland

Florida senior running back Chris Rainey totaled 233 all-purpose yards and one touchdown as the 16th-ranked Gators defeated Tennessee, 33-23. Rainey, who also blocked a punt in the contest, rushed for 108 yards (on 21 carries) and caught two passes for 104 yards, including a 83-yard touchdown as the Gators improved to 3-0, 1-0 in the SEC.

Junior, Cornerback, Shreveport, LA/Fair Park

LSU junior cornerback Morris Claiborne had two interceptions and broke up one pass as the third-ranked Tigers (3-0, 1-0 in SEC) defeated #25 Mississippi State, 19-6, on Thursday evening. Claiborne, who added one tackle, helped LSU’s defense hold the Bulldogs to just 193 yards of total offense.

Senior, Defensive End, Hamlet, NC/Richmond County

South Carolina defensive end Melvin Ingram had an all-around game as the Gamecocks held off SEC-rival Georgia, 45-42. Ingram recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown, and took a direct snap (off a fake punt) and ran 68 yards for a score. He added one tackle and secured the victory when he recovered an onside kick.

Senior, Wide Receiver, Miami, FL/Miami Springs

Florida International senior wide receiver T.Y. Hilton recorded a school-record 201 receiving yards and added two touchdown receptions (74 and 83 yards) as the Panthers defeated Louisville, 24-17. Hilton had seven receptions and finished with 268 all-purpose yards. It was FIU’s first-ever victory over a BCS automatic qualifier opponent.

Junior, Quarterback, Copperas Cove, TX/Copperas Cove

Baylor junior quarterback Robert Griffin III passed for 327 yards (21-of-27) and a career-high five touchdowns as the Bears defeated 14th-ranked TCU, 50-48, on Friday. Griffin III added 38 yards rushing and had a 15-yard reception. It was Baylor’s first win over a ranked opponent since October 30, 2004.

Senior, Linebacker, Stafford, TX/Dulles

Michigan senior linebacker Brandon Herron become the first player in school history to post two defensive scores as the Wolverines defeated Western Michigan, 34-10. Herron, who posted a career-best eight tackles, returned an interception 94 yards for a touchdown and added a score on a 29-yard fumble recovery.