Week 6 of the college football season brought some wild performances and eye-popping stats. Julian Sayin’s career-best passing day powered Ohio State to a huge win over Minnesota. Meanwhile, David Bailey was a menace for Texas Tech.
It’s been a week where top players really delivered. The latest PFF grades put a spotlight on who stood out most.
Julian Sayin Leads Ohio State to Victory
Julian Sayin, Ohio State’s quarterback, posted a career-high 91.7 PFF passing grade in their 42-3 rout of Minnesota. He completed 23 of 27 passes, tossed three big-time throws, and steered clear of any turnover-worthy plays.
It was one of those games where Sayin just looked locked in. He made big throws and stayed cool under pressure.
Key Stats from Sayin’s Performance
Some quick numbers from Sayin’s strong day:
- Completion Rate: 85.2%
- Big-Time Throws: 3
- Turnover-Worthy Plays: 0
- Passing Grade: 91.7
Ohio State’s offensive line deserves a nod too. They allowed just three pressures and helped the team average 4.4 yards per carry.
That protection really gave Sayin space to work.
David Bailey’s Dominance for Texas Tech
David Bailey, edge defender for Texas Tech, was everywhere against Houston. He racked up 11 pressures and finished with a 91.7 PFF pass-rushing grade.
Bailey ended up with two sacks, three quarterback hits, and even forced a fumble. He was a problem for Houston all game.
Bailey’s Impactful Play
Bailey’s stat line tells the story:
- Pressures: 11
- Sacks: 2
- Quarterback Hits: 3
- Forced Fumble: 1
- Pass-Rushing Grade: 91.7
Top Performers of Week 6
Plenty of players put up impressive PFF grades across the board. Here’s a look at some of the best of the week:
Offensive Standouts
- Kyan Mason (Akron, WR): 94.7 PFF Grade
- Cody Hardy (N.C. State, TE): 93.9 PFF Grade
- Dillon Bell (Georgia, WR): 93.0 PFF Grade
- Kaelan Chudzinski (Boston College, TE): 92.9 PFF Grade
- Eli Heidenreich (Navy, FB): 92.5 PFF Grade
Eli Heidenreich, in particular, had a monster game. He piled up 243 receiving yards and three touchdowns as Navy beat Air Force, averaging a wild 8.38 yards per route run.
Defensive Excellence
- Adam Trick (Miami (OH), ED): 96.5 PFF Grade
- Amir Renwick (UConn, LB): 96.4 PFF Grade
- Domanick Moon (Western Michigan, LB): 96.4 PFF Grade
- Rod Moore (Michigan, S): 94.9 PFF Grade
- R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma, ED): 94.3 PFF Grade
Adam Trick led the way for Miami (OH) with a 96.5 defensive grade. He was disruptive all game, logging 44 snaps and making his presence felt.
Quarterback Performances
Quarterbacks weren’t quiet this week either. Here are the top-graded QBs:
- Blake Horvath (Navy): 92.4 PFF Grade
- Nico Iamaleava (UCLA): 91.8 PFF Grade
- Ty Simpson (Alabama): 91.6 PFF Grade
- Julian Sayin (Ohio State): 91.5 PFF Grade
- Jayden Denegal (San Diego State): 91.2 PFF Grade
Blake Horvath was especially solid for Navy, pulling in a 92.4 PFF grade. He managed the offense with a steady hand and kept things moving.
Conclusion
Week 6 of the college football season had its share of standout moments. There were some truly impressive performances and sky-high PFF grades.
Julian Sayin’s accuracy and quick decisions really caught my eye. David Bailey was just relentless with the pressure he brought.
These guys are setting a pretty high bar moving forward. If you want the full breakdown and all the PFF numbers, check out the full report on PFF’s Week 6 College Football Grades.

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