- Fernando Mendoza keeps Indiana‘s undefeated season rolling on: He logged fewer incompletions than touchdown passes in Week 12 against Wisconsin.
- Dani Dennis-Sutton proves nearly unblockable in Week 12: The star edge defender racked up 13 quarterback pressures on an impressive 56.5% pass-rush win rate in the Nittany Lions‘ victory.
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Highest-graded players: Offense (non-quarterbacks)
| Name | Team | Pos. | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Kenyon Sadiq | Oregon | TE | 34 | 91.7 |
| Sean Wilson | Delaware | WR | 51 | 91.1 |
| Izaiah Williams | Texas A&M | WR | 10 | 91.0 |
| Jordan Allen | Georgia Tech | WR | 16 | 90.8 |
| Michael Masunas | Michigan State | TE | 24 | 90.2 |
| Phillip Daniels | Ohio State | T | 57 | 90.1 |
| Keelan Marion | Miami (FL) | WR | 35 | 90.1 |
| Wyatt Young | North Texas | WR | 40 | 90 |
| Jamari Johnson | Oregon | TE | 40 | 89.7 |
| OJ Arnold | Ga. Southern | HB | 54 | 89.7 |
Highest-graded defenders
| Name | Team | Pos. | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Jakobe Thomas | Miami (FL) | S | 36 | 98.0 |
| Drew Spinogatti | James Madison | LB | 29 | 93.1 |
| Daytione Smith | Marshall | S | 44 | 92.5 |
| John Henry Daley | Utah | ED | 62 | 92.2 |
| Tyan Milton | UTSA | S | 51 | 91.6 |
| Don'Terry Russell | Texas State | ED | 21 | 91.4 |
| DJ Barksdale | James Madison | CB | 34 | 91.0 |
| Bryce Ramirez | Texas Tech | LB | 13 | 91.0 |
| Jadarius Green-McKnight | Marshall | S | 27 | 90.9 |
| David Bailey | Texas Tech | ED | 39 | 90.8 |
Highest-graded quarterbacks
| Name | Team | Snaps | PFF Grade |
| Byrd Ficklin | Utah | 20 | 95.4 |
| Tristan Ti'a | Oregon State | 20 | 94.7 |
| Caden Creel | Jacksonville St | 58 | 92.7 |
| Rodney Tisdale Jr. | Western Kentucky | 80 | 92.4 |
| Bear Bachmeier | BYU | 73 | 92.1 |
| Noah Fifta | Arizona | 77 | 92.1 |
| Tama Amisone | San Jose St | 11 | 91.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | Indiana | 58 | 91.2 |
| Mitch Griffis | Texas Tech | 38 | 91.0 |
| Carson Beck | Miami (FL) | 61 | 90.2 |
Offensive Player of the Week: RB OJ Arnold, Georgia Southern
Arnold rushed for 261 yards in Georgia Southern’s win over Coastal Carolina, forcing six missed tackles in the process. He racked up 188 of his yards on just four carries, and he added another 53 yards as a receiver.
Defensive Player of the Week: S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (FL)
The Miami safety was the highest-graded player in college football this weekend, earning a 98.0 PFF overall grade. He logged a 96.2 PFF coverage grade, boosted by a pair of interceptions — one of which was returned for a touchdown — and a pass breakup.
Offensive Line of the Week: Oregon
The Ducks' offensive line thrived in pass protection against Minnesota, with no pressures allowed from 36 pass-blocking snaps. The unit also helped power a rushing attack that averaged 6.5 yards per carry.
Quarterback of the Week: Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
The Indiana quarterback’s impressive season continues. Mendoza recorded more touchdown passes than incompletions in the Hoosiers' win over Wisconsin, and he finished the game 22-of-24 passing for 299 yards and four scores.
Run Defender of the Week: S Jace Bellah, Colorado State
The Rams lost against New Mexico this week, but Bellah was fantastic against the run. From 28 run-defense snaps, he tallied a 94.5 PFF run-defense grade. He amassed three tackles resulting in a defensive stop and a pair of forced fumbles.
Pass Rusher of the Week: EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton, Penn State
Dennis-Sutton was nearly unblockable in the Nittany Lions’ win over Michigan State, producing a 56.5% PFF pass-rush win rate off the edge. He finished the game with 13 pressures, including a pair of sacks and three quarterback hits.
Coverage Defender of the Week: S Jakobe Thomas, Miami (FL)
See above.