College Football Award Winners 2021

Heisman Trophy Award – Sat, Dec 11, ESPN
The Home Depot College Football Awards – Thurs, Dec, 9, 2021

Below is a list of the winners:

Maxwell Award – Player of the Year
– Bryce Young, QB Alabama

Walter Camp Award – Player of the Year
– Kenneth Walker III, RB Michigan State

AP Player of the Year –
Bryce Young, QB Alabama

Davey O’Brien Award – best QB
– Bryce Young, Alabama

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award – top senior QB
– Kenny Pickett, Pitt

Doak Walker Award – best RB
– Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State

Fred Biletnikoff Award – best WR
– Jordan Addison, Pitt

John Mackey Award – best TE
– Trey McBride, Colorado State

Rimington Trophy – best Center
– Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa

Bronko Nagurski Trophy – best defensive player
– Will Anderson Jr., LB Alabama

Chuck Bednarik Award – defensive player of the year
– Jordan Davis, DT Georgia

Outland Trophy – best interior lineman
– Jordan Davis, DT Georgia

Lombardi Award – top lineman
– Aidan Hutchinson, DE Michigan

Butkus Award – best LBer
– Nakobe Dean, Georgia

Jim Thorpe Award – top defensive back
– Coby Bryant, CB Cincinnati

Lou Groza Award – top kicker
– Jake Moody, Michigan

Ray Guy Award – top punter
– Matt Araiza, San Diego State

The Home Depot Award – Coach of the Year
– Luke Fickell, Cincinnati

Broyles Award – best Assistant Coach
– Josh Gattis, Michigan offensive coordinator

Disney Spirit Award – Inspirational player/team
– Tre Tipton, WR Pitt

Wuerffel Trophy – Community service
– Isaiah Sanders, QB Stanford

Burlsworth Trophy – Top Former Walk-On
– Grant Morgan, LB Arkansas

William V. Campbell Trophy – Academic Heisman
– Charlie Kolar, TE Iowa State

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll Week 14

Patriots Win 7th in a Row with Victory over Bills
Cardinals, Bucs, Cowboys and Chiefs Lead Divisions

Team of the Week 
Patriots (9-4) edge Bills (7-5)
Pats’ Control Clock to Take Command of AFC East

Upset of the Week
Lions Shock Vikings – 29-27
Detroit claims first victory with gutty performance on last second TD pass.
    
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Justin Herbert – Chargers        
  Defense – LB Jordan Hicks – Cardinals
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – Lions
    Defense – LB Jaelen Phillips – Dolphins
 
Games of Week 14 
   Los Angeles Rams (8-4) at Arizona Cardinals (10-2)
     Rams looking to close the gap in the West entering final month.

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 10-2 Cardinals
Cardinals hold the top spot with a narrow victory over the Bears. Host the Rams Monday night that may decide the West title winner.

#2 – 9-3 Packers
The Packers are rested to host the Bears Sunday night. Packers are playing for home field advantage and a playoff bye with the North title also a certainty.

#3 – 9-3 Bucs
Bucs kept rolling along. Host the Bills in a playoff primer for their high scoring attack.

#4 – 9-4 Patriots
Pats win their 7th straight game with gutting victory in Buffalo. The Belichick magic never left.

#5 – 8-4 Chiefs
Chiefs come off a win vs the Broncos. Host the Raiders looking to maintain their West leadership.

#6 – 8-4 Ravens
Ravens came up short vs the Steelers. Travel to Cleveland with a makeshift secondary for the stretch run.

#7 – 8-4 Rams
Rams rebound vs the Jaguars with their explosive air game. Travel to the desert for major West battle with the Cardinals that they must win to close the gap.

#8 – 8-4 Titans
The rested Titans host the Jaguars looking to maintain their South lead over the surging Colts.

#9 – 8-4 Cowboys
The Cowboys travel to the Capital looking to improve their East lead to three games.

#10 – 7-5 Bills
Bills continue to struggle offensively. Travel to Tampa Bay for crucial matchup where they must reestablish themselves as playoff contenders.

#11 – 7-6 Colts
The Colts shut out the Texans. Get their bye week to heal up for the stretch run.

#12 – 7-5 Chargers
Chargers came out firing vs the Bengals to stay in the tight AFC West race. Host the struggling GMen in a crucial contest for their playoff hopes.

#13 – 7-5 Bengals
Bengals defense failed to show up vs the Chargers. Host the 49ers in a must win situation this week.

#14 – 6-5-1 Steelers
Steelers won slug out vs the Ravens to keep alive their AFC playoff hopes. Travel to Minny for vital Thursday night contest.

#15 – 6-6 WFT
The WFT beat the Raiders in yet another close game. Host the Cowboys in an NFC East contest that could define divisional title.

#16 – 6-6 49ers
The 49ers failed vs Seahawks that puts them in a dogfight for the final NFC playoff spot. Travel to Cinny for vital contest that could determine both teams’ playoff hopes.

#17 – 6-6 Raiders
The Raiders came up short vs WFT. Travel to KC for major matchup with the Chiefs which has all the makings of a must win to stay in contention.

#18 – 6-6 Browns
Browns coming off their bye week and need to get their bearings to stay alive in the AFC playoff chase. Host the Ravens with major ramifications.

#19- 6-6 Broncos
The Broncos struggled offensively in the loss to the Chiefs. Host the hot Lions in a must win situation.

#20 – 6-7 Eagles
The Eagles get a late bye to prepare for the stretch run. Face an NFC East diet the rest of the schedule.

#21 – 6-7 Dolphins
Dolphins won their 5th straight behind a solid defense. Get their bye week to prep for stretch run where they hope to extend their stretch and get help for playoff possibility.

#22 – 5-7 Vikings
Vikings lost another tough game, this time to division rival the Lions. Host the Steelers Thursday night and need to win to keep their remote postseason hopes alive.

#23 – 5-7 Saints
The Saints are rested after lose to the Cowboys on Thursday night. Travel to Jets in a crucial game for their slim postseason hopes.

#24 – 5-7 Falcons
Falcons failed vs the Bucs in a critical matchup. They go to Carolina with the loser looking to next season.

#25 – 4-9 Giants
The Giants came up empty with backup QB Mike Glennon. Playing out the string from here with major changes expected this offseason.

#26 – 4-8 Seahawks
Seahawks dug in for their victory over the 49ers. Travel to Houston hoping to extend their winning despite a long shot for postseason.

#27 – 5-7 Panthers
Panthers are coming off their bye week and host the Falcons. Offense has struggled mightily since the first month with hopes they can turn it around with Cam Newton.

#28 – 4-8 Bears
The Bears will return to rookie Justin Fields for stretch run. He faces the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday Night.

#29 – 3-9 Jets
Jets reaching new levels of ineptitude on both sides of the ball. Host the Saints looking to get young players into new schemes.

#30 – 2-10 Texans
Texans host the Seahawks, hoping to recover from shut out in last game.

#31 – 2-10 Jaguars
Jaguars travel to Nashville to face the rested Titans. Looking to an offseason of wholesale changes in this collapsing organization.

#32 – 1-10-1 Lions
Hail to the Lions. Gutty win after several heartbreaking losses. Travel to Mile High looking for two game winning streak.

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 13

Patriots Win 6^th in a Row for 1^st in AFC East
Packers Edge Rams in NFC Matchup

Team of the Week 
Patriots (6-5) crush Titans (8-4) – 36-13
Rookie QB Marc Jones leads Pat’s 6th victory in a row.

Upset of the Week
Raiders Beat Cowboys – 36-33
QB Derek Carr dices Cowboys secondary.
    
Players of the Week
  Offense – RB Leonard Fournette – Bucs        
  Defense – CB JC Jackson – Patriots
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Jaylen Waddle – Dolphins
    Defense – LB Odafe Oweh – Ravens

Games of Week 13 
   New England Patriots (8-4) at Buffalo Bills (7-4)
     First of two meetings in next month that should determine AFC East winner.

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff

Ranking/Record /Team
#1 – 9-2 Cardinals
Cardinals return from their bye week with trip to Chi-town. Hoping QB Kyler Murray regains his magic down the stretch.

#2 – 8-3 Packers
The Packers win la wild shootout with the Rams. QB Aaron Rodgers continues to amaze scouts with his uncanny ability to lead this offense with rare accuracy and time management.

#3 – 8-3 Bucs
Bucs Tom Brady once again toasted a quality defense. Travel to Atlanta hoping to widen their South lead.

#4 – 7-4 Patriots
Pats won their 6th straight game and travel to Buffalo for monster AFC East clash.

#5 – 7-4 Chiefs
Chiefs come off their bye week and are gaining momentum weekly. Host the Broncos looking to separate in the AFC West.

#6 – 8-3 Ravens
Ravens win another one on guile and toughness vs the Browns. Travel to Steel City with huge AFC North implications.

#7 – 7-4 Rams
Rams come up short again this time vs the Packers as they continue to decline. Host the Jaguars looking to get back into the win column.

#8 – 8-4 Titans
The erratic Titans were drilled by the Patriots. Get their bye week looking to regroup for final stretch.

#9 – 7-4 Cowboys
The Cowboys were stifled by the Raiders for another loss. Travel to New Orleans needing to get back in the win column.

#10 – 7-4 Bills
Bills had their best performance in a month vs the Saints. Host Patriots hoping to regain the AFC East lead.

#11 – 7-4 Bengals
Bengals crushed the Steelers in a key North matchup. Host the Chargers in crucial playoff contender contest.

#12 – 6-6 Colts
The Colts lost a shootout vs Tom Brady. Travel to Houston needing a victory to stay apace in their playoff push.

#13 – 6-5 Chargers
Chargers were bashed by the Broncos in the tight AFC West race. Travel to Cinny to face the hot Bengals in a crucial AFC contest that could affect the wild card positions.

#14 – 6-5 49ers
The 49ers have quietly jumped into playoff contention. Travel to Seattle in a vital AFC West matchup.

#15 – 6-5 Raiders
The Raiders edged Cowboys on Turkey day. Host WFT in hopes to stay in tight AFC West division where one game separates the entire division.

#16 – 5-6 Vikings
Vikings lost a tough game vs the 49ers. Travel to Motown and must win scenario to get to .500 for stretch run.

#17 – 5-5-1 Steelers
Steelers were toasted by the Bengals. Host the Ravens in a must win situation for any playoff hopes.

#18 – 6-6 Browns
Browns offense continues to struggle with a banged up Baker Mayfield. Get a bye week to get healthy for a stretch run that will challenge them in the competitive AFC race.

#19- 6-5 Broncos
The pesky Broncos get the Chiefs in KC in a terrific Sunday night contest. Defense faces their toughest test.

#20 – 4-7 Giants
The Giants gutted it out in their victory over Eagles. Travel to Miami for must win game to keep their playoff possibilities alive.

#21 – 5-6 Saints
The Bills danced all over the Saints. Host Cowboys Thursday night in a crucial game in their postseason hopes.

#22 – 5-7 Eagles
The Eagles were jumped by the GMen. Face the Jets this week hoping to stay in the playoff chase.

#23 – 5-6 Falcons
Falcons looking to get to .500 vs the Bucs in a critical matchup. Their defense has failed continuously this fall.

#24 – 5-7 Dolphins
Dolphins are on a hot streak hoping get into the wild car race. Host the Gmen this Sunday where the loser is most likely done for the season.

#25 – 5-6 WFT
The WFT beat the Seahawks in another close game. Travel to Las Vegas looking to reach the .500 level.

#26 – 5-7 Panthers
Panthers continue to struggle offensively despite Cam Newton. Bye week gives them time to regroup for final stretch.

#27 – 4-7 Bears
The Bears got lucky vs the Lions on Thanksgiving. Host the Cardinals looking to jumpstart struggling offense.

#28 – 3-8 Seahawks
Seahawks continue to struggle especially offensively. Host the hot 49ers hoping to avert sinking deeper in the West basement.

#29 – 3-8 Jets
Jets edged the Texans despite a shaky performance by QB Zach Wilson. Host the Eagles hoping to build some momentum.

#30 – 2-9 Texans
Texans host the Colts, hoping to earn their 3rd divisional victory.

#31 – 2-9 Jaguars
Jaguars face the Rams looking for their young roster to gain further experience.

#32 – 0-10-1 Lions
Lions gave away the Thanksgiving game to the Bears. Host the Vikings looking for that first victory.

College Football Monday – Week 13

Ohio State Bombs Michigan State
Utah Shocks Oregon

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Weekly Rankings

Team of Week –  
    Ohio St Destroys Michigan St, 56-7

Upset of the Week –
   Utah Shocks Oregon, 38-7

Offensive Player of Week – QB Bryce Young – Alabama
Defensive Player of Week – LB Devon Lloyd – Utah
 
Upcoming Key Weekly Matchup – 11/25
    #25 Mississippi State (7-4) @ #10 Ole Miss (9-2)
         Clash of instate SEC rivals
 
Saturday 11/27
#3 Ohio St vs #7 Michigan
#6 Oklahoma vs #8 Oklahoma St
#2 Alabama vs Auburn

DraftInsiders.com   Top 25 Rankings

 Rank / Team               Record               
1 Georgia                     11-0
2 Alabama                    10-1
3 Ohio State                 10-1                 
4 Cincinnati                 11-0
5 Notre Dame               10-1                 
6 Oklahoma                 10-1                 
7 Michigan                   10-1
8 Oklahoma State      10-1
9 Oregon                      9-2                   
10 Ole Miss                  9-2
11 Baylor                     9-2                   
12 Michigan State       9-2                   
13 Iowa                         9-2
14 UTSA                       11-0     
15 Texas A&M              8-3                   
16 Pittsburgh               9-2                   
17 Wake Forest            9-2       
18 BYU                         9-2
19 Utah                        8-3       
20 North Carolina St    8-3
21 Houston                  10-1
22 Wisconsin               8-3       
23 Louisiana                10-1
24 San Diego St           10-1                 
25 Mississippi State    7-4                   
 
Coaches Poll
 
Rank /     Team                         Record / Pts    
1          Georgia (62)                 11-0      1550    
2          Alabama                       10-1      1450    
3          Ohio State                    10-1      1428    
4          Cincinnati                    11-0      1388    
5          Notre Dame                  10-1      1258    
6          Michigan                      10-1      1250    
7          Oklahoma State           10-1      1210    
8          Ole Miss                       9-2        1049    
9          Oklahoma                    10-1      1010    
10         Baylor                          9-2        977      
11         Oregon                         9-2        864      
12         Iowa                             9-2        722      
13         Michigan State             9-2        698      
14         Texas A&M                   8-3        683      
15         BYU                             9-2        675      
16         Houston                       10-1      572      
17         Pittsburgh                    9-2        507      
18        Wisconsin                    8-3        485      
19         Utah                             8-3        478      
20         UTSA                           11-0      475      
21         Wake Forest                 9-2        404      
22         San Diego State           10-1      257      
23         Louisiana                     10-1      236      
24        NC State                       8-3        196      
25         Kentucky                      8-3        91        
 
Others receiving votes: Arkansas 67, Clemson 56, Mississippi State 42, Penn State 22, Appalachian State 20, Purdue 10, Air Force 9, Coastal Carolina 9, Oregon State 2
 
Dropped from rankings: Arkansas 22
 

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Titans Defense Stifles Saints – 23-21
Packers Shutout Seahawks – 17-0

Team of the Week 
Patriots (6-4) crush Browns (5-5) – 45-7
Patriots QB Mac Jones tears Browns defense to shreds.

Upsets of the Week
WFT beats Bucs – 29-19
Panthers Shock Cardinals – 34-10
    
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs        
  Defense – DL Jeffery Simmons – Titans
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – QB Marc Jones – Patriots
    Defense – S Javon Holland – Dolphins
 
Game of Week 11 
   Dallas Cowboys (7-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (6-4)
     Long-time arch rivals clash for AFC West leadership

NFL Team Power Poll

Ranking /Record /Team

#1 – 8-2 Titans
The hot Titans win their 6^th straight game which propels them to the top spot.

#2 – 8-2 Packers
The Packers back on the beam with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. Defense is playing well and shuts out the Seahawks. Travel to Minnesota for key North matchup.

#3 – 7-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys exploded vs the Falcons. Travel to KC for a postseason type test.

#4 – 8-2 Cardinals
Cardinals lost without Kyler Murray. Travel to Seattle this week with Murray questionable.

#5 – 7-3 Rams
Rams were stifled again by the 49ers. Get their bye week, looking to regroup for 2^nd half.

#6 – 6-3 Bucs
Bucs were surprised in the Capital coming off their bye. Host Giants this Monday night.

#7 – 6-3 Ravens
Ravens were shocked in Miami. Travel to Chicago this Sunday, hoping to retain North leadership.

#8 – 6-3 Bills
Bills bombed the Jets. Host the Colts in key AFC battle.

#9 – 6-4 Patriots
Pats won their 4^th straight game behind the hot hand of QB Marc Jones. Dangerous club gaining momentum.

#10 – 6-4 Chiefs
Chiefs exploded vs the Raiders and AFC West leadership. Host the Cowboys this week.

#11 – 5-5 Colts
The Colts got by the Jaguars in a key game to get to .500. Travel to Buffalo in key AFC matchup.

#12 – 5-4 Chargers
Chargers failed to beat the Vikings. Host Steelers hoping to recapture their edge.

#13 – 5-4 Bengals
Bengals travel to Las Vegas, needing to get back in the win column.

#14 – 5-4 Raiders
The Raiders have struggled the past two weeks and face key contest to maintain postseason hopes.

#15 – 5-4 Saints
Saints came up just short vs the Titans. Travel to Philly for critical game for both teams’ playoff hopes.

#16 – 5-3-1 Steelers
Steelers tied vs the winless Lions. Travel to LA and face Chargers, maybe without Big Ben.

#17 – 4-5 49ers
The 49ers played their best game vs the Rams. Get the Jaguars this week looking to hit the .500 mark.

#18 – 5-5 Browns
Browns were bombed by rookie QB Marc Jones. Host the Lions to regain playoff chase.

#19 – 5-5 Broncos
Broncos were blitzed by the Eagles at home. Get their bye week, hoping to find answers for the 2nd half.

#20 – 4-5 Falcons
Falcons were outclassed by the Cowboys. Host the hot Patriots this Thursday night.

#21 – 3-6 Giants
The Giants are rested off their bye week. Get runner Barkley back for Monday night clash with the Bucs.

#22 – 4-5 Vikings
Vikings edged the Chargers last Sunday. Host the Packers in a vital matchup for any postseason hopes.

#23 – 4-6 Eagles
The Eagles blasted the Broncos.  Host the Saints in big NFC matchup.

#24 – 4-5 Panthers
Panthers beat the Cardinals without Kyler Murray. Cam Newton is back and directed the win.

#25 – 3-6 Seahawks
Seahawks were shutout in Russell Wilson’s return. They face a must win situation at home vs the Cardinals this week.

#26 – 3-6 Bears
The Bears are rested for visit from the Ravens. At the turning point for any postseason hopes.

#27 – 3-7 Dolphins
Dolphins coming off huge victory over the Ravens. Look for three in a row facing Jets on road.

#28 – 3-6 WFT
The WFT surprised Bucs at home. Travel to Carolina hoping to build some momentum.

#29 – 2-7 Jaguars
Jaguars fell short vs the Colts in a tough loss. Host the hot 49ers this week.

#30 – 2-7 Jets
Jets were crushed again, this time by the Bills. They may have the worst roster in the league.

#31 – 1-8 Texans
Texans are rested coming off their bye. They travel to Nashville for a demanding matchup.

#32 – 0-8-1 Lions
Lions didn’t lose vs the Steelers, though they didn’t win. The NFL’s first tie of the season keeps the Lions from going winless in 2021.

Walter Payton Award 2021 Watch List

UNI football’s Trevor Penning is the first offensive lineman to be named to this year’s Walter Payton Award watch list.

Penning was among 11 players added today, which now includes 46 players. The 2021 Stats Perform FCS Walter Payton Award is presented annually to the national offensive player of the year in college football’s Division I subdivision.

Trevor Penning is our #1 small college prospect and a potential high draft selection. He is scheduled to play in the 2022 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

For the 2021-22 Award Calendar- Player & Coach Awards – Go to www.draftinsiders.com

The Payton Award is celebrating its 35th anniversary season. It’s named for the legendary Hall of Fame running back. Past recipients include Steve McNair, Tony Romo, Brian Westbrook, Jimmy Garoppolo, Cooper Kupp and Trey Lance.

Penning became the first Panther to earn the Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week award Oct. 25 following UNI’s win over No. 6 South Dakota State. He also earned MVFC First Team Preseason honors.

Newest members by position:

Quarterback
Davis Alexander, Portland State
Ren Hefley, Presbyterian
Keon Howard, UT Martin
Cole Johnson, James Madison
Shedeur Sanders, Jackson State
Jason Shelley, Missouri State
Xavier Shepherd, Kennesaw State

Running Back
Malik Grant, Sacred Heart
Isaiah Ifanse, Montana State

Wide Receiver
Xavier Gipson, Stephen F. Austin

Offensive Line
Trevor Penning, UNI

College Football Monday – Week 11

Purdue Upsets Michigan State
Texas A&M Beats Auburn

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Weekly Rankings

Team of Week –  
  #9 Texas A&M beats #17 Auburn, 20-3
 
Upset of the Week –
    Purdue over Michigan St., 40-29

Offensive Player of  Week – QB Aidan O’Connell – Purdue
Defensive Player of  Week – CB Steven Jones – Appalachian State
 
Upcoming Key Weekly Matchup – 11/13
    #3 Oklahoma (9-0) @ #13 Baylor (7-2)
         Clash of Big 12 Contenders

DraftInsiders.com   Top 25 Rankings

Rank / Team               Record               
1 Georgia                        9-0
2 Alabama                     8-1                   
3 Oklahoma                  9-0                   
4 Ohio State                  8-1                   
5 Cincinnati                  9-0                   
6 Oregon                        8-1                   
7 Notre Dame               8-1                   
8 Michigan  State       8-1
9 Texas A&M                 7-2                   
10 Michigan                  8-1                   
11 Oklahoma State     8-1
12 Wake Forest            8-1                   
13 Baylor                       7-2                   
14 Ole Miss                   7-2
15 Iowa                          6-2
16 UTSA                        8-0       
17 Auburn                     6-3                   
18 Pittsburgh               7-2                   
19 North Carolina St   7-2
20 BYU                           8-2
21 Houston                    7-1
22 Coastal Carolina     7-1       
23 Penn State               6-3
24 Wisconsin               6-3       
25 Louisiana                8-1
 

Coaches Poll

Rank /     Team             Record / Pts    
1          Georgia (64)     9-0        1600    
2          Alabama            8-1        1483    
3          Cincinnati         9-0        1430    
4          Oklahoma         9-0        1423    
5          Ohio State         8-1        1356    
6          Oregon               8-1        1291    
7          Notre Dame      8-1        1182    
8          Michigan          8-1        1099    
9          Michigan St     8-1        1074    
10         Oklahoma St   8-1        1045    
11         Texas A&M       7-2        1023    
12         Ole Miss            7-2        862      
13         Wake Forest    8-1        769      
14         Iowa                   7-2        636      
15         BYU                    8-2        552      
16         UTSA                 9-0        525      
17         Houston           8-1        472      
18         Baylor              7-2        449      
19         NC State           7-2        445      
20         Auburn             6-3        382      
21         Coastal Carolina 8-1    335      
22         Pittsburgh        7-2        293      
23         Penn State        6-3        249      
24        Wisconsin         6-3        177      
25         Louisiana         8-1        164      

          Others receiving votes: Arkansas 116, San Diego State 103, Purdue 77, Kentucky 74, Utah 34, Iowa State 21, Appalachian State 19, SMU 18, Minnesota 10, Nevada 3, Fresno State 3, Clemson 3, Tennessee 2, Arizona State 1
 
Dropped from rankings: Kentucky 17, SMU 24
 

College Football Monday – Week 10

Michigan St Rallies to Beat Michigan
Ohio St Thumps Penn St – 33-24

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Weekly Rankings

Team of Week –  
  #6 Michigan State beats #9 Michigan, 37-33

Upset of the Week –
     Mississippi State over Kentucky, 31-17

Offensive Player of Week – RB Kenneth Walker – Michigan State
Defensive Player of Week – DE Felix Anudike – Kansas State
Special Teams Player of Week – RS/CB Marcus Jones – Houston
 
Upcoming Key Weekly Matchup – 11/6
    #13 Auburn (6-2) at #11 Texas A&M (6-2)
         Major Clash of SEC West Contenders

DraftInsiders.com   Top 25 Rankings

Rank / Team               Record               
1 Georgia                       8-0
2 Cincinnati                 8-0                   
3 Alabama                    7-1                   
4 Ohio State                 7-1                   
5 Oklahoma                 9-0                   
6 Michigan State        8-0                   
7 Oregon                        7-1                   
9 Michigan                    7-1
10 Wake Forest            8-0                   
11 Texas A&M                6-2                   
12 Oklahoma State      7-1
13 Auburn                      6-2                   
14 Baylor                       7-1                   
15 Kentucky                  6-2                   
16 Ole Miss                    6-2
17 Iowa                           6-2
18 SMU                            7-1
19 Pittsburgh               6-2                   
20 UTSA                         8-0       
21 North Carolina St   6-2
22 Coastal Carolina     7-1       
23 BYU                             7-2
24 Houston                    7-1
25 Penn State               5-3
 

Coaches Poll

 Rank /     Team             Record / Pts    
1          Georgia (64)     8-0        1600    
2          Cincinnati        8-0        1460    
3          Alabama           7-1        1453    
4          Oklahoma        9-0        1423    
5          Ohio State        7-1        1336    
6          Michigan St     8-0        1325    
7          Oregon               7-1        1198    
8          Notre Dame      7-1        1095    
9          Wake Forest     8-0        1051    
10         Michigan          7-1        1050    
11         Oklahoma St    7-1        922      
12         Texas A&M       6-2        910      
13         Baylor               7-1        815      
14         Auburn             6-2        802      
15         Ole Miss           6-2        680      
16         Iowa                  6-2        512      
17         Kentucky          6-2        497      
18         UTSA                  8-0        401      
19         Houston           7-1        349      
20         BYU                   7-2        310      
21         Coastal Carolina 7-1    301      
22         NC State           6-2        265      
23         Penn State       5-3        215      
24         SMU                    7-1        192      
25         Pittsburgh        6-2        162      

  Others receiving votes: Louisiana 156, Fresno State 73, San Diego State 65, Arkansas 65, Minnesota 29, Wisconsin 26, Mississippi State 20, Appalachian State 10, Utah 10, Air Force 9, Liberty 4, Clemson 4, Iowa State 4, Arizona State 1
 
Dropped from rankings: San Diego State 20, Iowa State 23
 
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.

2021-22 College Award Calendar – Player & Coach Awards

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff, Eddie Robinson etc for the past 25 years.

Award Dates

Award                                Watch List     Semifinalists    Finalist

Bednarik Award                         July 19             Nov. 1           Nov. 23                    Heisman Trophy

Biletnikoff Award                       July 22            Nov. 15             Nov. 23

Bronko Nagurski Trophy            July 27                                    Nov. 17

Broyles Award                                                     Nov 23              Nov. 29

Burlsworth Trophy                                             Nov. 9               Nov. 16

Butkus Award                            July 26             Nov. 1               Nov. 22

Davey O’Brien Award                July 20             Nov. 8               Nov. 23

Disney Sports Spirit Award

Doak Walker Award                   July 21             Nov. 16             Nov. 23

Eddie Robinson Award                                                                 Dec. 7

George Munger Award                                      Nov. 3               Dec. 22

Heisman Trophy                                                                           Dec. 6

John Mackey Award                  July 23                                      Nov. 23

Lou Groza Award                      July 28             Nov. 4               Nov. 23

Maxwell Award                          July 19             Nov. 1               Nov. 23

Outland Trophy                         July 27             Nov. 17             Nov. 23

Paul Hornung Award                 July 29                                      Nov. 17

Paycom Jim Thorpe Award        July 26         Oct. 25               Nov. 23

Ray Guy Award                            July 28          Nov. 10             Nov. 23

Rimington Trophy                      July 23                                      Dec. 6

Stallings Award

Walter Camp Award                  July 30            TBA                  TBA

William V. Campbell Trophy                            Sept. 29            Oct. 27

Wuerffel Trophy                        July 29             Nov. 2               Nov. 23

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll
Bucs and Cards Head Rankings

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 8

Cardinals Roll over Texans – NFL’s Only Undefeated Club
Bengals Bomb Ravens in Key AFC North Clash

Team of the Week 
Bengals (5-2) over Ravens (5-2) – 41-17
Joe Burrow smokes Ravens defense

Upset of the Week
  Titans Crush Chiefs – 27-3
Chiefs struggling vs top clubs
   
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals        
  Defense – DE Denico Autry – Titans
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Ja’Marr Chase – Bengals         
    Defense – LB Azeez Ojulari – Giants
 
Games of Week 9 
   Green Bay Packers (6-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-0)
     Clash of NFC Powerhouses

  Tampa Bay Bucs (6-1) at New Orleans Saints (4-2)
Hot NFC rivals will determine leadership into the 2^nd half of the season

NFL Team Power Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 6-1 Bucs
Bucs torched the Bears. Face key South matchup in New Orleans.

#2 – 7-0 Cardinals
Cardinals rolling over opponents. Host Packers in major NFC Thursday nite game.

#3 – 6-1 Rams
Rams are taking care of business weekly. Travel to Houston for an apparent mismatch.

#4 – 6-1 Packers
The Packers are crushing opponents. Face Cardinals without Rodger’s favorite weapon, Davonte Adams.

#5 – 4-2 Bills
Bills are rested for the Dolphins coming to town. Prepping for a 2nd half run.

#6 – 4-2 Chargers
Chargers regrouped during their bye and host the Patriots in key AFC contest.

#7 – 5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys travel to Minnesota for an important NFC game.

#8 – 5-2 Titans
The Titans impress again this time vs the Chiefs. Face South opponent the Colts in an important divisional matchup.

#9 – 5-2 Bengals
Bengals bombed the Ravens for a statement game. Travel to face the battered Jets this Sunday.

#10 – 5-2 Ravens
Ravens were shocked by the Bengals with their weakest defensive performance of the season.

#11 – 5-2 Raiders
The Raiders win another one with a new coaching staff.

#12 – 4-2 Saints
Saints outlasted the Seahawks during a weak Monday night offensive display.

#13 – 4-3 Browns
Browns defense contained a struggling Bronco offense. Prepare for key North clash with the Steelers.

#14 – 3-4 Colts
The Colts beat the 49ers. Get the hot Titans at home this week in vital AFC South matchup.

#15 – 3-4 Chiefs
Chiefs must regroup quickly for Monday nite game vs Giants. Coming off bashing by Titans.

#16 – 3-4 Patriots
Pats bomb the pathetic Jets for their 12^th consecutive victory in the series.

#17 – 3-3 Steelers
Steelers rested for their trip to Cleveland that might determine which club challenges for the postseason.

#18 – 3-3 Vikings
Vikings waiting for Cowboys to come in a crucial Sunday night game for any playoff aspirations.

#19 – 3-3 Falcons
Falcons are taking care of business and trying to sneak into the playoff picture with Panthers coming to town.

#20 – 3-4 Broncos
Broncos lost their 4th in a row with their weak offense the main problem especially in the passing game.

#21 – 2-4 49ers
The 49ers lack the fire power to beat playoff clubs currently.

#22 – 3-4 Bears
The Bears were bashed again this time by Tom Brady. Host 49ers in a key test for their postseason hopes.

#23 – 2-5 Giants
The Giants defense showed up vs the Panthers and QB Daniel Jones dissected their defense.

#24 – 3-4 Panthers
Panthers lost their 4th in a row as Sam Darnold continues to return to reality after a strong start.

#25 – 2-5 Seahawks
Seahawks are struggling without QB Russell Wilson and may lose any chances for the postseason waiting for his return.

#26 – 2-5 WFT
The WFT defense was dissected again and are falling out of any playoff chances.

#27 – 2-5 Eagles
The Eagles go to Detroit for a winnable game in a season of disappointment.

#28 – 1-6 Dolphins
Dolphins lost to the Falcons last week. Looking to surprise the Bills on the road.

#29 – 1-6 Texans
Texans were crushed by the Cardinals. Host the high-powered Rams this week.

#30 – 1-5 Jets
Jets lost rookie QB Zach Wilson during blowout to the Patriots. Face the hot Bengals at home.

#31 – 1-5 Jaguars
Jaguars are rested from their Dolphins victory. Face a desperate Seahawks club this week that may return them to reality.

#32 – 0-7 Lions
Lions host the Eagles this week in their potentially first victory since last December.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites