Weekly Around the Nation -- Top Headlines (Week 13)
Wolverines win The Game and thrust themselves to the number one ranking with a narrow 31-30 victory over Ohio State
Arkansas shakes up the CFP picture with an upset 40-35 victory over LSU at home
USC absolutely massacres UCLA 44-7 behind Jayden Maiava's 269 passing yards and two scores
Wolverines win The Game and thrust themselves to the number one ranking with a narrow 31-30 victory over Ohio State
Arkansas shakes up the CFP picture with an upset 40-35 victory over LSU at home
USC absolutely massacres UCLA 44-7 behind Jayden Maiava's 269 passing yards and two scores
ESPN End of Season Award ShortlistMaxwell Award (This award is presented to the Player of the Year as voted on by NCAA coaches)
Marcel Reed - Texas A&M
Jayden Maiava - USC
Byrum Brown - Auburn
Arch Manning - Texas
Kevin Jennings - SMU
Walter Camp Award (This award is presented to the Player of the Year as voted on by FBS head coach and sports information directors)
Marcel Reed - Texas A&M
Jayden Maiava - USC
Byrum Brown - Auburn
Arch Manning - Texas
Kevin Jennings - SMU
Bear Bryant COTY Award (This award is presented to the Head Coach of the Year)
Kirby Smart - Georgia
Ryan Day - Ohio State
Marcus Freeman - Notre Dame
Kyle Whittingham - Michigan
Steve Sarkisian - Texas
Davey O'Brien Award (This award is presented to the Quarterback of the Year)
Jayden Maiava - USC
Marcel Reed - Texas A&M
Byrum Brown - Auburn
Arch Manning - Texas
Kevin Jennings - SMU
Chuck Bednarik Award (This award is presented to the Best Defensive Player)
Raylen Wilson - Georgia
Elijah Melendez, MIKE - Auburn
Jacob Manu - Washington
Whit Weeks - LSU
Brandon Jones - North Texas
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (This award is presented to the Defensive Player of the Year)
Raylen Wilson - Georgia
Elijah Melendez, MIKE - Auburn
Jacob Manu - Washington
Whit Weeks - LSU
Brandon Jones - North Texas
Jim Thorpe Award (This award is presented to the Defensive Back of the Year)
Brandon Jones - North Texas
Judge Collier - South Carolina
Brice Pollock - Texas Tech
Jamel Johnson - TCU
Earl Little Jr. - Ohio State
Doak Walker Award (This award is presented to the Running back of the Year)
Mark Fletcher Jr. - Miami
Isaac Brown - Louisville
Nate Frazier - Georgia
Aneyas Williams - Notre Dame
Jalen Buckley - Western Michigan
Fred Biletnikoff Award (This award is presented to the Wide Receiver of the Year)
Ian Strong - California
Jeremiah Smith - Ohio State
Kelby Valsin - Florida Atlantic
Keshaun Singleton - Auburn
Cameron Bates - Boise State
Lombardi Award (This award is presented to the Defensive Lineman of the Year)
Damon Wilson II - Miami
Clev Lubin. Louisville
Elijah Griffin - Georgia
Francis Brewu - Notre Dame
Bai Jobe - Miami University
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (This award is presented to the Senior QB of the Year)
Jayden Maiava - USC
Byrum Brown - Auburn
Kevin Jennings - SMU
Avery Johnson - Kansas State
Alonza Barnett III - UCF
Edge Rusher of the Year (This award is presented to the Defensive End of the Year)
Damon Wilson II - Miami
Clev Lubin - Louisville
Bai Jobe - Miami-OH
Bralan Shelby - USC
Dylan Stewart - South Carolina
Outland Trophy (This award is presented to the Interior Lineman of the Year)
Luke Montgomery - Ohio State
Brady Small - Army
Kade Pieper - Iowa
Braelin Moore - LSU
Iapani Lalloulu - Oregon
John Mackey Award (This award is presented to the Tight End of the Year)
Trey'Dez Green - LSU
Dakota Twitty - Virginia
Terrance Carter Jr. - Texas Tech
Benjamin Brahmer - Penn State
Desirrio Riles - Florida State
Broyles Award (This award is presented to the Assistant Coach of the Year)
Chris Ash - Notre Dame
Glenn Schumann - Georgia
Corey Hetherman - Miami
Joel Gordon - Auburn
Charlie Weis Jr. - LSU
Dick Butkus Award (This award is presented to the Linebacker of the Year)
Raylen Wilson - Georgia
Elijah Melendez - Auburn
Jacob Manu - Washington
Whit Weeks - LSU
Rasheem Biles - Texas
Rimington Trophy (This award is presented to the Center of the Year)
Brady Small - Army
Kade Pieper - Iowa
Braelin Moore - LSU
Iapani Laloulu - Oregon
Carson Hinzman - Ohio State
Lou Groza Award (This award is presented to the Kicker of the Year)
Collin Rogers - Florida Atlantic
Ryon Sayeri - USC
Drew Henderson - Louisiana Tech
Doug Stein - Auburn
Carl Hardin - Temple
Ray Guy Award (This award is presented to the Punter of the Year)
Aaron Westberry - San Diego State
Shane Burns - Coastal Carolina
Brian Gibson - Memphis
Emilion Duran - Toledo
Sam O'Lennon - Jacksonville State
Jet Award (This award is presented to the best special teams returner)
Derrick McFall - SMU
Micah Mays Jr. - F.lorida
Samuel Singleton Jr. - Florida State
Quaron Adams - California
Jailen Holmes - UAB
Shaun Alexander (This award is presented to the Freshman Player of the Year)
George MacIntyre - Tennessee
Julian Lewis - Colorado
Keelon Russell - Alabama
Mike Werner - Iowa
Arrington Maiden - James Madison
Paul Hornung Award (This award is presented to the most Versatile Player of the Year)
Jayden Maiava - USC
Marcel Reed - Texas A&M
Byrum Brown - Auburn
Arch Mannin g - Texas
Jeremiah Smith - Ohio State
2026 College Football Week 13 Roundup
Top 25 Rankings
| RK | Team | Record | Last Game | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 11-1 | at #3 Ohio State | W 31-30 |
| 2 | Virginia | 11-1 | at Virginia Tech | W 34-31 |
| 3 | Ohio State | 11-1 | vs #1 Michigan | L 31-30 |
| 4 | Notre Dame | 10-2 | at Syracuse | W 41-22 |
| 5 | USC | 9-3 | at #12 UCLA | W 44-7 |
| 6 | Duke | 10-2 | at Wake Forest | W 13-10 |
| 7 | Texas | 9-3 | at Texas A&M | W 36-28 |
| 8 | Georgia | 10-2 | vs Georgia Tech | W 45-7 |
| 9 | Miami | 10-2 | vs Boston College | L 24-21 |
| 10 | BYU | 10-2 | vs Cincinnati | W 36-21 |
| 11 | Texas Tech | 9-3 | vs TCU | W 41-34 |
| 12 | UCLA | 10-2 | vs #5 USC | L 44-7 |
| 13 | Kansas State | 10-2 | at Iowa State | W 45-7 |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 9-3 | at Missouri | W 35-12 |
| 15 | Oregon | 9-3 | vs Washington | W 32-10 |
| 16 | Tennessee | 9-3 | at Vanderbilt | W 21-14 |
| 17 | Iowa | 8-4 | vs Nebraska | W 21-14 |
| 18 | Colorado | 10-2 | vs UCF | W 42-28 |
| 19 | Boise State | 10-2 | at Utah State | W 20-17 |
| 20 | South Carolina | 8-4 | at Clemson | W 42-13 |
| 21 | LSU | 9-3 | at Arkansas | L 40-35 |
| 22 | Alabama | 8-4 | vs Auburn | W 42-34 |
| 23 | UNLV | 10-2 | vs Nevada | W 21-26 |
| 24 | Mississippi State | 8-4 | at Ole Miss | W 48-17 |
| 25 | Arkansas State | 9-3 | vs Troy | W 38-23 |
Heisman Watch
| RK | Player | Pos | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Reed | QB | Texas A&M | 2,802 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 1 interception, 66% CMP, 921 rushing yards, 13 touchdowns |
| 2 | Jayden Maiava | QB | USC | 3,588 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 69% CMP, 483 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns |
| 3 | Byrum Brown | QB | Auburn | 3,813 passing yards, 29 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 65% CMP, 575 rushing yards, 9 touchdowns |
| 4 | Jeremiah Smith | WR | Ohio State | 74 catches, 1,124 receiving yards, 14 touchdowns |
Players of the Week
| Award | Player | Pos | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Offensive | KaMario Taylor | QB | Mississippi State | 29-38, 342 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 14 carries, 131 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns |
| National Defensive | Gentry Williams | CB | Georgia | 6 tackles, interceptions, 2 pass breakups, touchdown |
| Conference Offensive | Noah Kim | QB | Eastern Michigan | 25-39, 335 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, interception, 12 carries, 92 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns |
| Conference Defensive | JoJo Johnson | CB | Bowling Green | 2 tackles, interception, 2 pass breakups |