In the wild and unpredictable world of college football, Week 10 of the 2025 season delivered some moments you just have to see to believe. The Pro Football Focus (PFF) crew dropped their Team of the Week and Player Awards, spotlighting players who truly showed out at their positions.
Quarterbacks were slinging touchdowns like it was nothing, and defensive linemen? They were absolutely disruptive. There was a lot to take in, so let’s check out the players who really left their mark.
Quarterbacks Leading the Charge
Julian Sayin from Ohio State turned in one of those games that fans will talk about for a while. He was almost perfect against Penn State, hitting 20 of 23 passes for 316 yards and four touchdowns.
He actually threw more touchdowns than incompletions. That earned him a whopping 91.7 PFF passing grade. The guy just didn’t make mistakes—big throws, no turnovers, just calm, collected play.
Other Notable Quarterback Performances
Sayin wasn’t the only QB making noise this week.
- Tommy Castellanos from Florida State did his thing and helped push his team to a win.
- Arch Manning at Texas keeps proving why he’s so hyped—he just looks comfortable out there.
- Sawyer Robertson from Baylor put together a strong showing too, making a name for himself.
Running Backs Making Their Mark
Running backs weren’t about to let the QBs steal all the headlines. Evan Dickens from Liberty was a nightmare for defenses, exploding for big gains and punching in touchdowns when it mattered.
He easily grabbed the top running back spot this week, and honestly, he earned every bit of it.
Key Running Back Performances
Several others made their presence felt as well:
- Jayden Scott from NC State showed off some slick moves and vision.
- Kewan Lacy at Ole Miss ran with authority—he’s just hard to bring down.
- Jordan Marshall from Michigan kept the chains moving, drive after drive.
- Diore Hubbard at West Virginia gave his team some much-needed consistency in the backfield.
Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Shining Bright
Receivers and tight ends stepped up big time too. Danny Scudero from San Jose State and Duce Robinson of Florida State were both electric, hauling in tough catches and piling up yards after contact.
Top Wide Receiver and Tight End Performances
There were plenty of other standouts here:
- Shelton Sampson Jr. from Louisiana-Lafayette was a real weapon in the passing game.
- Eugene Wilson III at Florida ran crisp routes and just looked fast—like, really fast.
- Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate from Ohio State? That duo is a problem for defenses.
- Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt had a great week at tight end, making some tough grabs.
Offensive Linemen Holding the Line
No offense gets rolling without the big guys up front. Hayden Christman from Louisiana Tech and Spencer Fano of Utah were absolute anchors, giving their quarterbacks time and opening up holes for the run game.
Key Offensive Line Performances
Some other linemen who deserve a nod:
- J.C. Davis from Illinois was solid all game at left tackle.
- Evan Tengesdahl at Cincinnati locked down the left guard spot.
- Coleton Price from Baylor played a clean game at center.
- Tomas Rimac of Virginia Tech stood out at right guard.
- Melvin Priestly from Illinois kept things steady at right tackle.
Defensive Players Dominating the Field
Defense wasn’t taking a back seat this week. Colin Simmons from Texas was a menace off the edge, racking up seven pressures against Vanderbilt and snagging a 91.3 PFF pass-rush grade.
John Henry Daley of Utah also made his presence felt, constantly in the backfield and disrupting plays.
Top Defensive Performances
Some other defenders who showed out:
- Deven Eastern from Minnesota was a problem on the interior line.
- Kody Huisman at Virginia Tech made life tough for opposing offenses.
- Kam Robinson from Virginia was everywhere at linebacker.
- Austin Romaine at Kansas State filled up the stat sheet.
- Shawn Lee Jr. from Pittsburgh and Isaiah Cash of Virginia Tech locked down the corners.
- Avarion Cole of Western Kentucky and Mason Curtis of Michigan were big-time at safety.
Special Mentions and Flex Players
It’s not just about the stars—some flex players and special mentions really made a difference. Devan Boykin from Indiana and Nick Andersen of Wake Forest were both all over the field, doing a bit of everything.
Key Flex Player Performances
Here are a few more who deserve a shoutout:
- Brenen Thompson from Mississippi State brought some real juice to the offense.
- Omar Cooper Jr. of Indiana came up with some clutch catches.
- Amare Thomas from Houston added a spark whenever he touched the ball.
- Keagan Johnson of New Mexico was a steady target.
- Simeon Harris from Fresno State made plays in the secondary.
Conclusion
Week 10 of the 2025 college football season brought some wild performances from players all over the country.
Quarterbacks threw darts, running backs broke tackles, and defenders made life tough for their opponents.
If you want the full rundown, including stats and more standout names, check out the PFF Team of the Week and Player Awards.
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