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  • 2025 SIS College Football All-American Team

    2025 SIS College Football All-American Team

    It’s time once again to announce our SIS College Football All-American Team. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our selections.

    A brief explanation of Total Points:

    Total Points takes nearly everything that SIS measures about a play and uses it to evaluate each player on a scale that allows you to compare them more easily. It’s always useful to be able to understand the different ways in which players can be valuable. Does he break a lot of tackles? Does he get a lot of yards after the catch? Does he make the best out of a poor offensive line? Does he get more pressures than expected? Does he break up a lot of passes? Total Points offers the opportunity to take all of those elements and get a quick picture of how well a player is performing overall.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this piece here.

    Here are our selections:

    1st Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Diego Pavia Vanderbilt
    RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame
    RB Antwan Raymond Rutgers
    WR Malachi Toney Miami-FL
    WR Chris Brazzell II Tennessee
    TE Eli Stowers Vanderbilt
    T Spencer Fano Utah
    T Francis Mauigoa Miami-FL
    G Keylan Rutledge Georgia Tech
    G Tanoa Togiai Utah
    C Logan Jones Iowa

    Heisman Finalist, Diego Pavia headlines our All-American Team as he ranked first among all QBs in Total Points with 142. He also led all QBs in Total Points per Snap and was top-3 in Passing Total Points. He is joined by his long time teammate, Eli Stowers, who led all tight ends in Receiving Total Points. 

    Rutgers RB Antwan Raymond earned 78 Total Points, which led the position and also holds a 34% Broken/Missed Tackle Rate, which led all RBs (minimum 150 carries). Jeremiyah Love, another Heisman Finalist, makes our First Team after earning 64 Total Points, which ranked top-5 among all RBs. 

    Miami-FL wide receiver Malachi Toney is the lone true freshman to make the SIS All-American First Team. He led the position with 45 Total Points, and he is electric with the ball in his hands, ranking in the top-5 in YAC and Broken/Missed Tackle Rate per Reception. He is joined by Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell II, who led the SEC in Receiving Total Points. 

    Utah’s Spencer Fano and Tanoa Togiai headline the First Team offensive line as they led all players in Power-4 conferences in Total Points for their positions. Miami-FL tackle Francis Mauigoa ranked first in Pass Blocking Total Points for his position, and also had a 1.0% Blown Block Rate, third among all tackles (minimum 500 snaps) with Spencer Fano occupying second at a 0.9% Blown Block Rate. 

    Georgia Tech’s Keylan Rutledge led all guards in the ACC in Total Points and finished in the top-10 among FBS guards with a 0.8% Blown Block Rate. Meanwhile, Iowa’s Logan Jones rounds out the offensive line with 37 Total Points, which ranked first among all centers. 

    1st Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Kayden McDonald Ohio State
    DT Tyler Onyedim Texas A&M
    EDGE Caden Curry Ohio State
    EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech
    LB Mac Harris South Florida
    LB Rasheem Biles Pittsburgh
    LB Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech
    CB Chris Johnson San Diego State
    CB Mansoor Delane LSU
    S Caleb Downs Ohio State
    S AJ Haulcy LSU

    Kayden McDonald and Caden Curry dominated the line of scrimmage for the No. 1 defense in the FBS this year and both were first among FBS DTs and DEs respectively in Total Points, Total Points per Snap, Total Points Above Average, and Total Points per Snap Above Average. Tyler Onyedim was right behind McDonald at second in all four categories and was a menace against the run. David Bailey was relentless against the pass, finishing second in the FBS in both sacks and pressures.

    Mac Harris made his presence felt all over the field, both in base stats; 5+ sacks, TFLs, and turnovers, and advanced stats; 13+ Total Points as a pass rusher, in coverage, and against the run. Rasheem Biles made up one-half of a dynamic LB duo at Pitt and finished with an astounding 43 Total Points above average, which led all FBS defenders. Jacob Rodriguez was one of the easier choices on the team as the do-it-all ‘backer had double-digit TFLs and PBUs, 7 FF, and 4 INTs.

    Chris Johnson caused issues all season for quarterbacks who wanted to test him. He had more PBUs (9 passes defensed + 4 INTs) than completions allowed (12). Mansoor Delane took a massive step after transferring to LSU and also had more PBUs (10 passes defensed + 2 INTs) than completions allowed (9). AJ Haulcy punished QBs who tried to avoid Delane and snagged 3 INTs of his own, not to mention 20+ Run Defense Total Points and Coverage Total Points. The final spot goes to Caleb Downs who truly does it all for Ohio State, allowing just nine completions on the year while also making plays in the backfield.

    1st Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Tate Sandell Oklahoma
    P Ryan Eckley Michigan State
    Returner Kaden Wetjen Iowa

    Tate Sandell was 23-of-24 on the season, but it was not just chip shots, as he went 8-of-9 on 40-49 yard kicks and a staggering 7-of-7 on 50+ yarders, not to mention perfect on extra points. Ryan Eckley had a punting average north of 48 yards to go with 20 punts inside the 20, 10 inside the 10, and only 1 touchback.

    One of the most electric players in college football, Kaden Wejen is a nightmare for opponents in the open field. He had a punt return average above 28 with 3 TDs and a kick return average above 30 yards per return with another return TD. He was simply unreal.

    2nd Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Brendan Sorsby Cincinnati
    RB Caleb Hawkins North Texas
    RB Kewan Lacy Ole Miss
    WR Jackson Harris Hawaii
    WR Duce Robinson Florida State
    TE Dallen Bentley Utah
    T Caleb Lomu Utah
    T Dorion Strawn Texas State
    G Fernando Carmona Jr. Arkansas
    G Emmanuel Pregnon Oregon
    C Iapani Laloulu Oregon

    The 2nd Team QB was a tough choice, but Brendan Sorsby was a major driver of the Cincinnati offense. He was responsible for over 3,300 offensive yards and 36 TDs coupled with a Top-3 FBS QB rank in both Total Points and Total Points per Snap. True freshman sensation Caleb Hawkins had nearly 1,600 scrimmage yards to go along with 26 TDs, and was second among FBS RBs in Total Points. Kewan Lacy was a major reason Ole Miss made the CFP after his 1,400-yard, 20-TD season.

    Duce Robinson had over 1,000 yards receiving this season, but he also drew 8 defensive pass interference calls, which resulted in another 141 penalty yards, highlighting value not found in the box score. Jackson Harris gained 37% of his yards after the catch while forcing 13 failed tackles (10 missed tackles + 3 broken tackles), which resulted in Harris finishing first among FBS WRs in Receiving Total Points. A versatile player, Dallen Bentley was the only FBS TE this season to earn 15+ Total Points as both a receiver and as a blocker.

    Dorion Strawn and Caleb Lomu bookend the offensive line after both finishing Top-3 among FBS tackles in Total Points with Strawn leading all tackles. Lomu had a 1.4% Blown Block Rate on all plays while Strawn had a 1.0% Blown Block Rate as a run blocker. On the interior, Fernando Carmona Jr., Emmanuel Pregnon, and Iapani Laloulu all were extremely reliable this season. Laloulu led the Oregon OL with a miniscule 0.6% Blown Block Rate, and his teammate Pregnon was not far behind at 1.0%. Carmona Jr. excelled as a pass blocker where he had a Blown Block rate of just 1.1%.

    2nd Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Bear Alexander Oregon
    DT AJ Holmes Jr. Texas Tech
    EDGE John Henry Daley Utah
    EDGE Zion Young Missouri
    LB Shad Banks Jr. UTSA
    LB Harold Perkins Jr. LSU
    CB Colton Hood Tennessee
    CB Leonard Moore Notre Dame
    CB Keith Abney II Arizona State
    S Jerome Carter Old Dominion
    S Robert Fitzgerald Northwestern

    Oregon’s Bear Alexander anchors the interior defensive line as one of the best run defenders in the country, ranking 3rd in Run Defense Total Points. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s AJ Holmes Jr. finished top-5 in Total Points and top-10 in Pass Rush Total Points for defensive tackles.

    Utah’s John Henry Daley was second in Total Points and first in Pass Rush Total Points among all defensive ends. He finished the season with a 19.3% Pressure Rate, which is top-5 for his position (minimum 25 Pressures). Missouri’s Zion Young also ranked in the top-5 for defensive ends for Pass Rush Total Points, which also tops the SEC. 

    UTSA’s Shad Banks Jr. was elite in pass coverage this season, ranking first in Total Points among LBs with 27 Total Points, while also being tied for third nationally with 3 INTs. LSU’s versatile LB Harold Perkins Jr. also finished the season  tied for third nationally with 3 INTs as well as being the SEC leader in Total Points for the position. 

    Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore headlines the secondary after finishing the season with 38 Pass Coverage Total Points, which ranks second nationally and grabbing 5 INTs as well. He is joined by Arizona State’s Keith Abney II and Tennessee’s Colton Hood, who each ranked in the top-6 in both Total Points and Pass Coverage Total Points for the position. Neither allowed a TD when targeted as the primary defender this season. 

    Northwestern’s Robert Fitzgerald led all safeties in Total Points with 65 and was an elite run defender on the backend, amassing 43 Run Defense Total Points, which ranked second for the position. He is joined by Old Dominion’s Jerome Carter, who led the G5 safeties in Total Points, with 52. His 36 Pass Defense Total Points places him 6th nationally, helped by 4 INTs this season. 

    2nd Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Kansei Matsuzawa Hawaii
    P Angus Davies Tulsa
    Returner Vicari Swain South Carolina

    South Carolina’s Vicari Swain had a punt return average over 15 yards and returned 3 for TDs, establishing himself as one of the most electric playmakers in the country. Hawaii’s Kansei Matsuzawa was fantastic this season finishing 25-of-26 on FG attempts, including 11of-11 over 40 yards, and was perfect on 37 extra point attempts. Tulsa punter Angus Davies led the AAC in Total Points for punters with 14. He held the second longest punt of the season at 80 yards, had a net average over 41 yards, and 21 of his 47 punts landing inside the 20 yard line without a single touchback. 

    *All stats as of 12/3

  • 2025 SIS Big Ten All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS Big Ten All-Conference Team

    It’s time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the Big Ten.

    First Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Julian Sayin Ohio State
    RB Antwan Raymond Rutgers
    WR KJ Duff Rutgers
    WR Makai Lemon USC
    TE Luke Lindenmeyer Nebraska
    FLEX Jeremiah Smith Ohio State
    OT Carter Smith Indiana
    OT Caleb Tiernan Northwestern
    OG Emmanuel Pregnon Oregon
    OG Henry Lutovsky Nebraska
    OC Logan Jones Iowa

    Antwan Raymond was a star for Rutgers, and led the nation in Total Points for a running back with 78, a full 9 points higher than second place. In addition to being a valuable runner, he was a valuable protector and led all running backs in Pass Protecting Total Points. Meanwhile his teammate, KJ Duff, earned himself a spot on the list by leading the conference in receiving total points. 

    Julian Sayin not only set a record for completion percentage this year, but he also led a high power passing attack to a Big Ten Championship appearance. His 110 Passing Total Points led the Big Ten. Sayin’s teammate at Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith, was a major part of Sayin’s efficiency. His 3.5 Yards Per Route Run ranked 2nd in the Big Ten, only behind fellow First Team All Big Ten receiver Makai Lemon.

    Iowa’s offensive line was led by center Logan Jones, whose 37 Total points rank first among all centers in the country, and also ranks first in Total Points Per Snap. He was a major factor behind the success of Iowa’s running attack.

    First Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Kayden McDonald Ohio State
    DT Bear Alexander Oregon
    EDGE Caden Curry Ohio State
    EDGE Derrick Moore Michigan
    LB Mac Uihlein Northwestern
    LB Amare Campbell Penn State
    CB John Nestor Minnesota
    CB Davison Igbinosun Ohio State
    S Robert Fitzgerald Northwestern
    S Taj Ra-El Purdue
    FLEX Caleb Downs Ohio State

    On the defensive side, edge rushers Caden Curry from Ohio State and Derrick Moore from Michigan lead the way. Curry led the conference in Total Points and Points Saved. Moore was a major impact player this year with 36 Pass Rush Total Points. He was able to hit home often as he was second in the Big Ten in Sack Percentage when pass rushing. 

    Both Northwestern’s Mac Uilein and Penn State’s Amare Campbell ranked top 10 in the country in Total Points amongst off ball linebackers. Campbell’s run defense was excellent this year, as his 2.3 Average Depth of Tackle placed him in the top 5 of all Big Ten linebackers. Uilein’s 29 Pass Defense Total Points was the best in the conference amongst all Big Ten off ball linebackers. Uilein’s teammate, Robert Fitzgerald, was the best defensive back in the conference. His 65 Total Points ranked first, and his 43 Run Defense Total Points was second best in the country, only behind Taj Ra-El of Purdue.

    First Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Spencer Porath Purdue
    P Ryan Eckley Michigan State
    Returner Kaden Wetjen Iowa

    Spencer Porath was one of the lone bright spots for Purdue this season and was the definition of consistency. He made all of his extra points and only missed 2 kicks on the year, while remaining perfect from under 40 yards. 

    Michigan State’s sole selection on the First Team All-Big-Ten team is punter Ryan Eckley. He had the most total points out of any punter in the country (20). 

    Iowa’s Kaden Wetjen takes the crown for best returner in the Big Ten, as he brought back 4 different returns for touchdowns. He also averaged over 30 yards per kick return and 28 yards per punt return which rank 1st in the country in both categories among players with at least 10 returns.

    Second Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Fernando Mendoza Indiana
    RB Kaytron Allen Penn State
    WR Omar Cooper Jr. Indiana
    WR Hank Beatty Illinois
    TE Lake McRee USC
    FLEX Emmett Johnson Nebraska
    OT Drew Shelton Penn State
    OT Austin Siereveld Ohio State
    OG Kade Pieper Iowa
    OG Ezomo Oratokhai Northwestern
    OC Iapani Laloulu Oregon

    Heisman candidate Fernando Mendoza was amongst the most accurate passers in the country and led the country in Catchable Pass Percentage amongst players with at least 100 passing attempts with 91.2%, and was also top 5 in Yards Per Attempt with 9.4. Omar Cooper Jr. was a big part of that, as his 3.0 Yards Per Route Run was 4th in the Big Ten for players who were targeted at least 15 times.

    Kaytron Allen was 2nd in the Big Ten in Rushing Total Points, and ranked 7th in the country in Rushing Total Points Above Average. His teammate at Penn State, Drew Shelton, was 1st in the Big ten in Pass Blocking Total Points (18) and also had the 5th most Run Blocking Total Points of Big Ten OT’s (17).

    Second Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Aaron Graves Iowa
    DT Alex VanSumeren Michigan State
    EDGE CJ Nunnally IV Purdue
    EDGE Teitum Tuioti Oregon
    LB Rolijah Hardy Indiana
    LB Mason Posa Wisconsin
    CB Bo Mascoe Rutgers
    CB TJ Hall Iowa
    S Alex McLaughlin Washington
    S Zach Lutmer Iowa
    FLEX Brandon Finney Jr. Oregon

    Both CJ Nunnally IV and Teitum Tuioti finished top 10 in the conference in both Pass and Run Defense Total Points, as they are some of the best all around defenders in the country. Indiana’s Rolijah Hardy ranked 6th in Pass Rush Total Points per snap as primarily an off-ball linebacker. 

    Brandon Finney Jr. was 9th in the country in Pass Coverage Total Points per snap and was also top 5 in the country in Completion Percentage and Passer Rating Against. TJ Hall showed he’s a true lockdown corner as he was also top 10 in the country in Passer Rating Against amongst players with at least 10 targets against them.

    Second Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K David Olano Illinois
    P Gabriel Nwosu Penn State
    Returner Jonathan Brady Indiana

    David Olano made all of his extra points for Illinois while maintaining an 85% FG%, and he was tied for second in the Big Ten in kicking total points (14).

    Penn State’s Gabriel Nwosu ranked second in the Big Ten in Punting Total Points (14).

    Jonathan Brady returned 37 punts (the most in the Big Ten) for an average of 18.7 yards per punt return..

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    QB Jayden Maiava USC
    OT Melvin Priestly Illinois
    WR Carnell Tate Ohio State
    TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon
    C Pat Coogan Indiana
    RB Jordan Marshall Michigan
    EDGE Stephen Daley Indiana
    EDGE Gabe Jacas Illinois
    S Anthony Smith Minnesota
    OG Kwabena Asamoah Rutgers
    EDGE Dani Dennis-Sutton Penn State
    LB Daniel Wingate Maryland
    LB Bryce Boettcher Oregon
    S Koi Perich Minnesota
    EDGE Arvell Reese Ohio State
    LB Aiden Fisher Indiana

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/4/2025

  • 2025 SIS SEC All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS SEC All-Conference Team

    It’s finally time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the SEC.

    First-Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Diego Pavia Vanderbilt
    RB Kewan Lacy Ole Miss
    WR Chris Brazzell Tennessee
    WR KC Concepcion Texas A&M
    TE Eli Stowers Vanderbilt
    FLEX Ahmad Hardy Missouri
    OT Trevor Goosby Texas
    OT Trey Zuhn III Texas A&M
    OG Febechi Nwaiwu Oklahoma
    OG Fernando Carmona Jr.  Arkansas
    OC Parker Brailsford Alabama

    Leading our SEC First-Team Offense is Heisman contender and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who finished the regular season No. 1 among all FBS players in Total Points on both a cumulative (142) and per-snap basis. 

    Running backs Kewan Lacy and Ahmad Hardy both earned their way onto this team with stellar stat lines as well. Lacy finished second in the country in rushing touchdowns with 20 while Hardy led all players with over 1,100 rushing yards after contact this season. That represented a sizable chunk of his 1,562 total rush yards, which also ranked second in the country. 

    Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II led the SEC in receiving yards (1,017), tied for first in receiving touchdowns with fellow first-team pass catcher KC Concepcion (9), and receiving Total Points (32). Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers also made his presence felt throughout the season, earning the most Receiving Total Points and receiving yards in the nation at his position with 26 and 769, respectively.

    For the big guys up front, Texas tackle Trevor Goosby led all SEC offensive linemen this year with 35 Total Points. Alabama center Parker Brailsford also made a major impact, finishing the season atop the conference in Pass Blocking Total Points (20).

    First-Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Tyler Onyedim Texas A&M
    DT Chris McClellan Missouri
    EDGE Zion Young Missouri
    EDGE Colin Simmons  Texas
    LB Harold Perkins LSU
    LB Xavier Atkins Auburn
    CB Colton Hood Tennessee
    CB Mansoor Delane LSU
    S AJ Haulcy LSU
    S Bray Hubbard Alabama
    FLEX Zabien Brown Alabama

    Our First-Team All-SEC Defense is anchored up front by Texas A&M defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, who finished second in the country at his position with 40 Total Points while also leading SEC tackles with 9 tackles for loss. Missouri end Zion Young led all SEC EDGEs in Total Points (50) this season while finishing second in the conference with 14 tackles for loss. 

    LSU had the most representation of any SEC team on our First Team with linebacker Harold Perkins, cornerback Mansoor Delane, and safety AJ Haulcy. Perkins (52) and Haulcy (49) led the conference at their positions in Total Points, while Delane finished top three in Total Points and passes defensed.

    Alabama safety Bray Hubbard also earned his spot on this team in part due to his ballhawking abilities. He forced 7 turnovers on the season with 4 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles. 

    First-Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Tate Sandell Oklahoma
    P Devin Bale Arkansas
    Returner Vicari Swain South Carolina

    The SEC has some spectacular specialists this season. Oklahoma kicker Tate Sandell may have been the best in the country going 23-for-24 on field goal attempts this year, including a perfect 7-for-7 on attempts from 50+ yards.

    South Carolina’s Vicari Swain earned his first-team spot by housing two punt returns this season on only 22 opportunities, with his longest coming from 80 yards out. 

    With only so many spots in such a competitive conference, we couldn’t possibly limit ourselves to one All-Conference team. The players who earned second-team and honorable mention All-SEC are listed below:

    Second-Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Arch Manning Texas
    RB Jadan Baugh Florida
    WR Isaiah Sategna Oklahoma
    WR Brenen Thompson Mississippi State
    TE Dae’Quan Wright Ole Miss
    FLEX Germie Bernard Alabama
    OT Monroe Freeling Georgia
    OT Keagen Trost Missouri
    OG Jalen Farmer Kentucky
    OG Chase Mitchell Vanderbilt
    OC Jake Slaughter Florida

    Second-Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Nick Barrett South Carolina
    DT Gracen Halton Oklahoma
    EDGE Yhonzae Pierre Alabama
    EDGE Cashius Howell Texas A&M
    LB Anthony Hill Jr.  Texas
    LB Kendal Daniels Oklahoma
    CB Vicari Swain South Carolina
    CB Kelley Jones Mississippi State
    S Ty Bryant Kentucky
    S Isaac Smith Mississippi State
    FLEX Eli Bowen Oklahoma

    Second-Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Peyton Woodring Georgia
    P Mason Love South Carolina
    Returner KC Concepcion Texas A&M
    Returner Ryan Niblett Texas

    Honorable Mentions

    Position Name School
    QB Joey Aguilar Tennessee
    QB Taylen Green Arkansas
    OT Brandon Baker Texas
    DT Albert Regis Texas A&M
    EDGE Quincy Rhodes Jr. Arkansas
    EDGE Joshua Josephs  Tennessee
    CB Ellis Robinson IV Georgia
    S Keon Sabb Alabama
    S CJ Heard Vanderbilt

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/3/2025

  • 2025 SIS American All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS American All-Conference Team

    We’ve wrapped up the regular season, which means it’s time to release our American All-Conference team. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the American Conference.

    Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Byrum Brown South Florida
    RB Caleb Hawkins North Texas
    WR Cortez Braham Jr. Memphis
    WR Wyatt Young North Texas
    TE Peter Clarke Temple
    FLEX Eli Heidenreich Navy
    OT Connor McLaughlin South Florida
    OT Henry Appleton Army
    OG Emmanuel Poku East Carolina
    OG Ben Purvis Navy
    OC Brady Small Army

    It was an incredible season for Byrum Brown and the Bulls, as he led them to their highest ranking in the AP polls since 2017 (#18). He did it both in the air and on the ground, throwing for over 3,000 passing yards and rushing for over 1,000 yards. He accumulated an impressive 42 total touchdowns and threw only 7 interceptions. He led the conference in Total Points by a decent margin with 126 points, which was 2nd best in the nation.

    Caleb Hawkins had a similarly impressive season with the Mean Green as their top running back, amassing 200 carries for over 1200 yards and 23 touchdowns. The true freshman was a force between the tackles, as he used his brute force running style to break 50 tackles this season, which was tied for best in FBS. He finished 2nd best among all FBS running backs in the regular season with 69 Total Points. 

    There’s rarely anybody as consistent as Brady Small out of Army, who makes his an appearance on our American All-Conference team for the second straight season. He was on our 2024 First Team All-American team, and he had another great year, leading the conference with 29 Total Points at center. He also ranked 2nd in the nation among all centers in run blocking.

    Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Landon Robinson Navy
    DT Zion Wilson East Carolina
    EDGE Tony Anyanwu Rice
    EDGE Cam’Ron Stewart Temple
    LB Mac Harris South Florida
    LB Shad Banks Jr. UTSA
    CB Elijah Green Tulsa
    CB Damarius McGhee Florida Atlantic
    S Zach Williams Tulsa
    S Fred Gaskin South Florida
    FLEX Jhalyn Shuler South Florida

    On defense, linebackers Mac Harris from South Florida and Shad Banks Jr. from UTSA were both outstanding at their position. Harris led the nation in Total Points at linebacker with 64 points. He was highly productive with 100 tackles, 6 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions including a 93 yard pick-six against South Carolina State. 

    Banks was spectacular as well, as he finished the regular season with a 4th-best 54 Total Points among all linebackers. He was especially good in coverage, ranking 1st among all FBS linebackers in Pass Coverage Points.

    Tulsa’s Elijah Green was far-and-away our highest scoring cornerback in the conference with 45 Total Points. His 5 interceptions sit at the top of the conference, along with his 2nd-best 8 pass breakups. His fellow teammate Zach Williams also had a fantastic season, sharing the lead for Total Points among safeties in the conference with South Florida’s Fred Gaskin with 37 points. 

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Patrick Durkin Tulane
    P Angus Davies Tulsa
    Returner Derrick Eley Charlotte

    Tulane’s Patrick Duncan was very consistent this season for the Green Wave, converting on 89% of his field goal attempts while going 7-of-9 from 40+ yards and 40-of-41 in extra points. His longest on the year was 52 yards. He led the conference with 18 Total Points. 

    Australian punter Angus Davies was an avid “footy” player growing up before giving American football a shot at Tulsa, and his leg talent clearly translated well. His longest on the year was a staggering 80 yards, which was best among all FBS punters. He was also accurate, landing 21 of his 47 punts inside the 20, with 7 going inside the 10. His 14 Total Points is tied for first in the conference. 

    Rounding out the special teams selections is Charlotte returner Derrick Eley, whose burst and speed allowed him to average nearly 28 yards per kick return for 494 return yards in just six games. He earns the top spot for returners in the American Conference. 

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    QB Drew Mestemaker North Texas
    LB Ray Coney Tulsa
    P Dante Atton Temple
    C Adam Lepkowski UAB

    There were a few difficult selections this year on our American All-Conference team, and we thought it would be appropriate to choose some honorable mentions. 

    North Texas QB Drew Mestemaker emerged as an impressive talent this season for the Mean Green, totaling 36 touchdowns on the year with just 7 interceptions. The redshirt freshman led the nation with over 4,000 passing yards and completed over 70% of his passes, which will surely catch the eyes of many programs in the country as a blue-chip transfer target. He finished second in the conference with 119 Total Points.

    Tulsa’s Ray Coney deserves recognition as he finished the regular season tied for 5th in the nation with 128 tackles and had a solid 37 Total Points.

    Temple’s Dane Atton was surgical this season for the Owls. He landed 27 of his 62 punts inside the 20, with 14 of those landing inside the 10. Both numbers are top 3 in the nation.

    Last but not least, we have UAB’s Adam Lepkowski, who was a difficult snub from this year’s all-conference team. He finished the season tied for first place in Total Points among centers with Army’s Brady Small, and he was especially effective in pass protection in which he ranked 9th in FBS. 

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/8/2025

  • 2025 SIS Mountain West-Pac 12 All Conference Team

    2025 SIS Mountain West-Pac 12 All Conference Team

    It’s time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the Mountain West/Pac-12.

    Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Bryson Barnes Utah State
    RB Jai’Den Thomas UNLV
    WR Jackson Harris Hawaii
    WR Jaden Bradley UNLV
    TE Bruin Fleischmann Air Force
    FLEX Dylan Riley Boise State
    OT Nathan Elwood Air Force
    OT Kage Casey Boise State
    OG Jack Burnett Air Force
    OG Roger Carreon Boise State
    OC Costen Cooley Air Force

    This season’s team is headlined by a true mobile threat quarterback in Bryson Barnes. He led all MW/P12 rushers with 40 Rushing Points Earned, 7 points ahead of the next closest player. This also led to him being ranked 18th nationally among all FBS rushers.

    A name that should be on more radars is that of Jackson Harris, who led the country in Receiving Points Earned with 41. He also finished 4th among all FBS receivers with 59 EPA.

    As far as the trenches go, Costen Cooley was one of the best blockers in the country this season. His 5 total Blown Blocks was the fewest of any FBS offensive lineman that played regularly. Pairing that with his nationally leading 30 Run Blocking Points Earned made his selection that much easier.

    Defense

    Position Name School
    DT De’Jon Benton Hawaii
    DT Ben Florentine Wyoming
    EDGE Dylan Labarbera Nevada
    EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby New Mexico
    LB Jaxton Eck New Mexico
    LB Owen Chambliss San Diego State
    CB Chris Johnson San Diego State
    CB Colby Humphrey Washington State
    S Dalesean Staley San Diego State
    S Murvin Kenion III Nevada
    FLEX Al’zillion Hamilton Fresno State

    On the defensive side, edge rusher Keyshawn James-Newby finished 4th in FBS in both hurries (39) and hits (30). His All-Conference team counterpart, Dylan Labarbera, made his own mark as he finished 7th in the country in pressures with 54.

    The secondary also held its own, as San Diego State’s Chris Johnson and Fresno State’s Al’zillion Hamilton finished 1st and 3rd nationally in Pass Defense Points Saved with 39 and 36. Johnson’s 146 interception return yards also ranked him 2nd in FBS among all defenders.

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Kansei Matsuzawa Hawaii
    P Billy Gowers Hawaii
    Returner Jordan Napier San Diego State

    Kansei Matsuzawa was not just one of the most reliable kickers in the MW/P12, but also in the country. He made 96% of his field goals with 11 of his 26 attempts being from 40+ yards.

    Matsuzawa’s teammate and special teams counterpart, Billy Gowers, put together his own impressive season with 24 of his 47 total punts landing inside the 20, which ranked him 9th in FBS.

    Rounding out the special teams unit is San Diego State’s returner Jordan Napier, who ranked 6th nationally with 196 punt return yards and had one return for a touchdown.

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    QB Walker Eget San Jose State
    RB Rayshon Luke Fresno State
    RB Lucky Sutton San Diego State
    WR Danny Scudero San Jose State
    OL Trevor Tate Air Force
    OL Kaden Robnett New Mexico
    DT Gafa Faga San Jose State
    DT Payton Zdroik Air Force
    LB Owen Long Colorado State
    CB Bryce Phillips San Diego State
    CB Simeon Harris Fresno State
    S Jones Thomas Wyoming

    The MW/P12 had a lot of talented players that were just shy of making the team that deserve their own special shoutouts. San Jose State’s Danny Scudero had the most receiving yards of any pass catcher in FBS this season with 1,295. His teammate Walker Eget ranked 4th in FBS with 114 Passing Points Earned. San Diego State’s Lucky Sutton finished 14th nationally with 103 rushing yards per game. Colorado State’s Owen Long had 142 combined tackles in the run game which was tied for 1st in FBS. Though his teammate got 1st-team honors, Bryce Phillips finished 4th in Passing Points Saved with 36. 

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/8/2025

  • 2025 SIS Conference USA All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS Conference USA All-Conference Team

    It’s time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the C-USA.

    Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Nick Minicucci Delaware
    RB Cam Cook Jacksonville State
    WR Gabriel Benyard Kennesaw State
    WR Alex Perry FIU
    TE Eli Finley Louisiana Tech
    FLEX Evan Dickens Liberty
    OT Anwar O’Neal Delaware
    OT Marshall Jackson Western Kentucky
    OG Joep Engbers Liberty
    OG Jaheim Buchanon FIU
    OC Steven Demboski Delaware

    Nick Minicucci finished 1st among C-USA QBs in Passing Total Points, with the 4th-most passing yards in the nation. Cam Cook and Evan Dickens finished 1st and 2nd respectively in the conference in rushing yards. Gabriel Benyard led the conference in receiving yards finishing just ahead of Alex Perry who led the conference in receiving EPA.  Eli Finley led all C-USA TEs in yards per route run. 

    Joep Engbers led the conference in Blocking Total Points and he was joined by Jaheim Buchanon and Steven Demboski in the Top-5 in Blown Block Percentage. And Anwar O’Neal and Marshall Jackson finished 1st and 2nd among C-USA tackles in Blocking Total Points.

    Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Ezra Christensen New Mexico State
    DT Talan Carter Jacksonville State
    EDGE Jamall Thompson Jr. New Mexico State
    EDGE Mitchell Toney Missouri State
    LB Mekhi Mason Louisiana Tech
    LB Kolbe Fields Louisiana Tech
    CB Neil Campbell UTEP
    CB Victor Evans III FIU
    S Jakari Foster Louisiana Tech
    S Shamir Sterlin FIU
    FLEX Bernock Iya New Mexico State

    Ezra Christensen finished 1st in Pass Rush Total Points and tied for 3rd in the conference in sacks with 6 as a DT. Talan Carter finished 2nd behind Christensen in Total Points among defensive tackles largely on his 17 Run Defense Total Points. Mekhi Mason and Kolbe Fields formed a formidable duo in the heart of the Louisiana Tech defense leading all linebackers in Pass Defense Total Points. 

    Jakari Foster was probably good enough to be the conference Defensive Player of the Year, leading in interceptions and Total Points among defensive players by a good margin in both. And Shamir Sterlin, with his 18 Run Defense Total Points, landed in 2nd by Total Points just behind Foster. Neil Campbell was well rounded in his contributions but particularly stood out in his Run Defense Total Points, which led all C-USA cornerbacks. And Victor Evans III finished Top-3 among C-USA cornerbacks in both Pass Defense Total Points and Run Defense Total Points . 

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Garrison Rippa Jacksonville State
    P John Hoyet Chance Louisiana Tech
    Returner Devin Gandy Louisiana Tech

    Garrison Rippa led all C-USA kickers in FGs attempted and made. 

    John Hoyet Chance led the conference in Net Average and also finished Top-3 in the nation in punts inside the 20.

    Devin Gandy had one of the three kick return touchdowns in the C-USA, and also led the conference in average kick return yards

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    CB Caleb Nix Jacksonville State
    DL Elijah Hill Kennesaw State

    Safety was a standout position for the conference this year, and as a result, Caleb Nix earned an honorable mention finishing 4th among C-USA safeties in Total Points. And Elijah Hill led the conference in sacks with 7 which deserves recognition.

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/4/2025

  • 2025 SIS Sun Belt All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS Sun Belt All-Conference Team

    It’s finally time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the Sun Belt.

    Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Brad Jackson Texas State
    RB Wayne Knight James Madison
    WR Camden Brown Georgia Southern
    WR Ted Hurst Georgia State
    TE Tyler Fortenberry Arkansas State
    FLEX Beau Sparks Texas State
    OT Dorion Strawn Texas State
    OT Johnnie Brown III Georgia Southern
    OG Emeka Obigbo Texas State
    OG Asher Hale South Alabama
    OC Ryan Joyce Old Dominion

    Texas State leads the SBC with four selections on the offensive side, headlined by quarterback Brad Jackson. His 114 Total Points easily led the conference and ranked 9th in the whole country. Jackson’s favorite target, Beau Sparks, earns a selection after leading the conference with 1,127 receiving yards.

    Their success would not have been possible without the efforts from tackle Dorion Strawn and guard Emeka Obigbo. Strawn not only led the conference, but the nation in Total Points for an offensive tackle with 40. Obigbo was our best interior lineman in the conference with 30 Total Points. 

    Georgia Southern WR Camden Brown topped our SBC wide receiver leaderboard with 29 Total Points. He led the conference with 14 touchdown catches and trailed only Sparks with 1,027 receiving yards. 

    Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Rondo Porter Appalachian State
    DT Cody Sigler Arkansas State
    EDGE J’Mond Tapp Southern Miss
    EDGE Xavier Holmes James Madison
    LB Trent Hendrick James Madison
    LB Noah Flemmings Louisiana-Monroe
    CB Jaquez White Troy
    CB Boogie Trotter Marshall
    S Jerome Carter Old Dominion
    S Devin Lafayette Troy
    FLEX Jacob Thomas James Madison

    On the defensive side, James Madison leads the way with three selections. Safety Jacob Thomas and linebacker Jacob Thomas led the defense with 43 and 38 Total Points, respectively. Edge rusher Xavier Holmes earns his selection after finishing 2nd in both overall Pass Rush Total Points and on a per snap basis. 

    Troy defensive backs Jacquez White and Devin Lafayette make the team after terrorizing opposing QBs all year. White made an impact against the pass and the run, leading all SBC cornerbacks with 21 Run Defense Total Points. Lafayette led the conference with 35 Pass Coverage Total Points, which ranked 2nd nationally. 

    Old Dominion safety Jerome Carter narrowly edged out White to lead all SBC defensive players with 52 Total Points. Marshall CB Boogie Trotter was a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball with 5 interceptions and 2 defensive TDs. 

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Tyler Robles Texas State
    P Evan Crenshaw Troy
    Returner Chauncy Cobb Arkansas State

    Texas State’s Tyler Robles was the most reliable kicker in the conference, converting on 90% of his field goal attempts, with 3 makes from 50+ yards.

    Troy’s Evan Crenshaw led  all SBC punters in average punt yards with 46.7 and pinned opponents inside the 20 yard line on 25 of his 56 punts. Twelve of those punts were inside the 10 yard line. 

    Arkansas State’s Chauncy Cobb earns our returner spot after returning 2 kickoffs for TDs, the only player with multiple return TDs in the Sun Belt.

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    WR Tre’ Brown III Old Dominion
    RB Kentrel Bullock South Alabama
    RB Lincoln Pare Texas State
    LB MJ Stroud Georgia Southern

    Old Dominion WR Tre’ Brown III narrowly missed out due to a strong WR group in the Sun Belt this season. Among SBC WRs, Brown III, true to his name, ranked 3rd with 26 Total Points. South Alabama RB Kentrel Bullock led all SBC RBs with 1,085 rushing yards and 14 rushing TDs. Texas State’s Lincoln Pare earns honorable mention after ranking 3rd with 1,010 rushing yards and 2nd with 11 rushing TDs, among all Sun Belt RBs. Georgia Southern LB MJ Stroud led the conference with 14 tackles for loss.

  • 2025 SIS ACC All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS ACC All-Conference Team

    It’s  time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the ACC.

    1st Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Haynes King Georgia Tech
    RB Marcellous Hawkins Virginia Tech
    WR Malachi Toney Miami FL
    WR Duce Robinson Florida State
    TE Jeremiah Hasley Duke
    FLEX Hollywood Smothers NC State
    OT Francis Mauigoa Miami FL
    OT Melvin Siani Wake Forest
    OG Keylan Rutledge Georgia Tech
    OG Anez Cooper Miami FL
    OC Joshua Bates SMU

    The ACC was led by Haynes King, who led all players in the conference with 112 Total Points. His teammate, Keyland Rutledge, accumulated 34 Total Points (2nd-best among all ACC offensive linemen) and tied for the 2nd-fewest blown blocks (6) among all ACC OL who played at least 500 snaps.

    Miami was well represented on our All-Conference Team, especially the 1st Team Offense. True freshman Malachi Toney’s 45 Total Points led all ACC WRs. Additionally, his 31 broken/missed tackles were by far the most among ACC WRs and his 7 receiving touchdowns tied for most. He also had no drops. Francis Mauigoa and Anez Cooper both made the team from the Hurricanes’ offensive line. Mauigoa’s 37 Total Points were leaders among the conference’s offensive linemen. Both had a miniscule 0.9% blown block rate, and Cooper’s 0.3% blown block rate in pass pro was 2nd-best among ACC OL (minimum 500 snaps).

    1st Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Clay Patterson Stanford
    DT Kemari Copeland Virginia Tech
    EDGE Akheem Mesidor Miami FL
    EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. Miami FL
    LB Rasheem Biles Pittsburgh
    LB Kyle Louis Pittsburgh
    CB Hezekiah Masses California
    CB Ashton Hampton Clemson
    S Ahmaad Moses SMU
    S Nick Andersen Wake Forest
    FLEX Jakobe Thomas Miami FL

    Miami also saw three players find their way onto the 1st Team Defense. Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor were one of the top edge duos in the country. Not only were they 1-2 in the conference in Total Points for all defensive linemen, but Bain’s 51 pressures led the conference and Mesidor’s 45 were 3rd.

    Similar can be said about Pitt’s linebacker duo of Rasheem Biles and Kyle Louis. Biles’ 62 Total Points led all ACC defensive players and was 2nd in the country among LBs. That resulted in a spot as a 1st Team All-American. While he couldn’t match his incredible numbers from 2024, Louis still put together another great season in 2025, with 85 tackles, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions.

    1st Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Aidan Birr Georgia Tech
    P Jack Stonehouse Syracuse
    Returner Caullin Lacy Louisville

    Aidan Birr’s 25 made field goals (on 28 attempts) for the Yellow Jackets were five more than anyone else in the conference.

    Granted Syracuse’s Jack Stonehouse punted more than anyone in the conference, he led the ACC in net average (43.9), was 3rd in gross punt average (46.5), and added 14 punts inside the 20 with 25 forced fair catches.

    The only player in the conference with multiple return touchdowns was Louisville’s Caullin Lacy, who had two punt return touchdowns on the season. His 461 punt return yards were nearly 200 more than 2nd in the conference, and he also added 234 yards on kick returns.

    2nd Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Darian Mensah Duke
    RB J’Mari Taylor Virginia
    WR Cooper Barkate Duke
    WR Chris Bell Louisville
    TE Justin Joly NC State
    FLEX Trell Harris Virginia
    OT Markel Bell Miami FL
    OT Blake Miller Clemson
    OG Noah Josey Virginia
    OG Addison Nichols SMU
    OC Luke Petitbon Florida State

    Duke’s Darian Mensah highlights the 2nd Team by garnering 107 Total Points in 2025, 2nd-most in the conference. However, his 110 Passing Total Points ranked 1st.

    Justin Joly tied the conference-lead with 7 receiving touchdowns and 0 drops on 67 targets.

    2nd Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Aidan Keanaaina California
    DT Jeffrey M’ba SMU
    EDGE Clev Lubin Louisville
    EDGE Mitchell Melton Virginia
    LB Sammy Brown Clemson
    LB Caden Fordham NC State
    CB Brent Austin California
    CB Avieon Terrell Clemson
    S KP Price Boston College
    S Carter Davis Boston College
    FLEX Kavir Bains-Marquez Pittsburgh

    Clev Lubin’s 6.5 sacks were 5th-best in the conference, while his 42 pressures were 7th.

    Brent Austin didn’t record any interceptions for Cal in 2025, but his 13 passes defensed were 2nd-most in the ACC.

    2nd Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Luca Lombardo Boston College
    P Marshall Nichols Georgia Tech
    Returner Carlos Hernandez Wake Forest

    Luca Lombardo went 16-for-17 on field goal attempts and hit all 35 of his extra points for Boston College.

    Wake Forest’s Carlos Hernandez had a punt return touchdown to go along with 279 punt return yards, 2nd-most in the ACC.

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    TE Sam Roush Stanford
    DT Aaron Hall Duke
    EDGE Isaiah Smith SMU
    EDGE Will Heldt Clemson
    S Ricardo Jones Clemson
    QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele California
    QB Chandler Morris Virginia

    Among the Honorable Mentions, those deserving of an extra shoutout are Stanford’s Sam Roush and Clemson’s Ricardo Jones. Roush’s 545 receiving yards were tops among ACC TEs and his 163 yards after contact were 5th-most among anyone in the conference. While Jones gave up a couple touchdowns, his 6 interceptions led the conference even though he was targeted only 21 times all season.

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/4/2025

  • 2025 SIS Big 12 All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS Big 12 All-Conference Team

    It’s finally time to release our SIS All-Conference teams. We used our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points, along with other metrics and our scouting work as leading references in putting together our team of selections for 2025, plus some honorable mentions.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    These picks are meant to honor this season’s best-of-the-best in the Big 12.

    1st Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Brendan Sorsby Cincinnati
    RB LJ Martin BYU
    WR Amare Thomas Houston
    WR Eric McAlister TCU
    TE Dallen Bentley Utah
    FLEX Wayshawn Parker Utah
    OT Spencer Fano Utah
    OT Caleb Lomu Utah
    OG Tanoa Togiai Utah
    OG Kobe Baynes Kansas
    OC Ka’ena Decambra Arizona

    In a very competitive Big 12, Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby led the way in Total Points in the conference with 124 Total Points, which also ranks him 3rd nationally among all players. He finished his campaign 3rd in the conference for passing TDs with 27, while also rushing for another 9 TDs. 

    LJ Martin led the way in the backfield for BYU where finished the season as the conference’s top rusher with 1,228 yards rushing, while accruing the 2nd-most Total Points for all running backs in the conference (44).

    Utah’s offensive line boasted the 3 of the top 6 Total Points earners among all offensive lineman in the country in Spencer Fano, Calem Lomu,  and Tanoa Togiai. Fano was tied for most among all offensive lineman with 40 Total Points and Togiai led all offensive guards with 36 Total Points. 

    1st Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT AJ Holmes Jr. Texas Tech
    DT Blake Herold Kansas
    EDGE John Henry Daley Utah
    EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech
    LB Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech
    LB Jordan Crook Arizona State
    CB Keith Abney II Arizona State
    CB Evan Johnson BYU
    S Dalton Johnson Arizona
    S Marcus Neal Jr. Iowa State
    FLEX Faletau Satuala BYU

    Texas Tech had a great defense in 2025, especially in its front 7 where it had the top Total Point Earners at DT with AJ Holmes (36 Total Points), EDGE with David Bailey (59 Total Points), and LB with Jacob Rodriguez (52 Total Points). Bailey made his presence felt in the backfield throughout the season where he led all of FBS in sacks with 12.5 and finished 2nd in the country with 66 QB pressures. Rodriguez also made a habit of forcing turnovers as he led all LBs in FBS in interceptions with 4, and led all LBs in forced fumbles with 7 and had 2 fumble recoveries to go with it.

    Arizona State’s Keith Abney II put together a great 2025 campaign where he led the conference and was top 3 nationally in Total Points among all CBs with 51. He did so while being one of the most targeted CBs in the country.

    1st Team Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Noe Ruelas UCF
    P Wes Pahl Oklahoma State
    Returner Bryce Noernberg Kansas State

    Noe Ruelas earned our top kicker spot as he finished 2nd in Total Points with 15. He also showed off the power in his legs where he tied at the top of the conference with the most 50+ yard FGs made with 3.

    Oklahoma State’s Wes Pahl led the conference in Total Points by a punter with 15 Total Points and he also led the conference in punt yards with 2975 yards, total punts inside the 20 with 21, and 2nd in the conference in punt net average with 44 yards.

    Bryce Noernberg earned the top spot as a returner where he boasted the top average kick return yards in the conference with 29 yards per return. 

    2nd Team Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Noa Fifita Arizona
    RB Raleek Brown Arizona State
    WR Josh Cameron Baylor
    WR Cyrus Allen Cincinnati
    TE Michael Trigg Baylor
    FLEX Cameron Dickey Texas Tech
    OT Howard Sampson Texas Tech
    OT Tyler Miller Iowa State
    OG Michael Mokofisi Utah
    OG Davion Carter Texas Tech
    OC Coleton Price Baylor

    Noa Fifita made great strides from his 2024 campaign to his 2025 campaign. In 2024 he finished the season with 59 Total Points, but in just a year he beat that record by nearly double by finishing with 112 this past season. Fifita also finished the season 2nd in the conference in IQR with a 114.3 rating and 4th in conference in passing TDs with 26.

    Baylor TE Michael Trigg racked up receiving yards in his 2025 campaign where he finished best in the conference and 2nd in the country in receiving yards for all TEs with 694 yards and tied top of the conference and tied for 5th nationally in touchdown receptions for TEs with 6.

    2nd Team Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Carlos Allen Jr. Houston
    DT Lee Hunter Texas Tech
    EDGE Nyjalik Kelly UCF
    EDGE Eddie Walls III Houston
    LB Keyshaun Elliott Arizona State
    LB Namdi Obiazor TCU
    CB Elijah Davis Utah
    CB Brice Pollock Texas Tech
    S Tawfiq Byard Colorado
    S Tanner Wall BYU
    FLEX Treydan Stukes Arizona

    Carlos Allen made his presence felt in the middle of Houston’s run defense. He ranked 1st in the nation for total run tackles with 66 and helped keep opposing offenses short of the sticks with 38 of his tackles keeping the offense short of a 1st down. 

    Texas Tech CB Brice Pollock contributed significantly on the back end of its defense where he ended the year tied for most INTs on the season with 5 and had the lowest passer rating against in the conference (11.2). 

    Colorado Safety Tawfiq Byard finished 1st in the conference among all safeties in Total Points with 50, which also ranked 6th nationally.

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Stone Harrington Texas Tech
    P Max Fletcher Cincinnati
    Returner Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Kansas

    Stone Harrington earned our 2nd team kicker as he finished 3rd in Total Points in the conference with 14 and was also tied top of the conference in 50+ yard field goals made with 3. 

    Cincinnati’s punter Max Fletcher gets the nod for our 2nd team here where he finished 3rd in the conference in average punt yards with 45.8 yards per punt. He also managed to have half of his 35 punts be inside the 20.

    Honorable Mentions

    Position Name School
    QB Sawyer Robertson Baylor
    QB Bear Bachmeier BYU
    LB Keaton Thomas Baylor

    Baylor’s Sawyer Robinson put up some big numbers throughout his 2025 campaign as he ranked 2nd in all of FBS in total passing yards with 3,686 yards and 2nd in passing touchdowns with 31. In his true freshman season, Bear Bachmeier finished third among all Big 12 quarterbacks in Total Points with 97 points. 

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/04/2025

  • 2025 SIS MAC All-Conference Team

    2025 SIS MAC All-Conference Team

    It’s been an exciting year for the MAC, and now it’s time to acknowledge the top players from the conference with the selection of our all-conference team. A number of different variables are taken into consideration, including our all-encompassing player value stat, Total Points.

    You can learn more about Total Points and the statistics referenced within this article here.

    We also use other metrics and our scouting work to accurately determine the most deserving players from the conference, and we also have some honorable mentions.

    Without further ado, here is the 2025 SIS MAC All-Conference Team.

    Offense

    Position Name School
    QB Parker Navarro Ohio
    RB Sieh Bangura Ohio
    WR Junior Vandeross III Toledo
    WR Kam Perry Miami-OH
    TE Decorion Temple Central Michigan
    FLEX Dontae McMillan Eastern Michigan
    OT Drew Terrill Miami-OH
    OT Nate Pabst Bowling Green
    OG Tyler Doty Buffalo
    OG Carter Fouty Toledo
    OC Anthony Boswell Toledo

    The Ohio backfield was the best in the MAC, led by quarterback Parker Navarro and running back Sieh Bangura. Navarro led the MAC in Total Points (117) across all positions, while Bangura (38) won a close race against Eastern Michigan’s Dontae McMillan (34).

    The Bobcats led all of college football in Total Points earned via rushing (108). Navarro was also the top rusher in Total Points, while Bangura led the MAC with 1,247 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

    Junior Vandeross III led the MAC with 75 receptions, 11 touchdowns, and 27 Total Points. Kam Perry was first in the conference in yards per route run (3.1), 1st down percentage (79.4%), and average depth of target (17.8).

    Tyler Doty ranked 3rd in the MAC with 792 snaps and had an elite blown block percentage of just 1.8%.

    Defense

    Position Name School
    DT Martez Poynter Toledo
    DT Julien Laventure Akron
    EDGE Adam Trick Miami-OH
    EDGE Nadame Tucker Western Michigan
    LB Gideon ESPN Lampron Bowling Green
    LB Red Murdock Buffalo
    CB Malcolm DeWalt IV Akron
    CB Andre Fuller Toledo
    S Eli Blakey Miami-OH
    S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren Toledo
    FLEX Corban Hondru Miami-OH

    Adam Trick was the top Total Points earners across all positions other than quarterbacks with 51. He was also the leader in pressures (76) and ranked 4th in combined sacks with 7 solos and 2 half-sacks.

    Nadame Tucker ranked first with 12 combined sacks (10 solos, 4 half sacks), and forced 3 fumbles. Gideon ESPN Lampron was the MAC leader in Points Saved (33) for run defense, and was tied for first with 17 tackles for loss.

    Red Murdock was the heart and soul of Buffalo’s defense. He was on the field for an incredible 816 snaps, which ranks 4th in all of college football. He led the MAC in assisted tackles (89) and forced fumbles (6).

    Eli Blakey was targeted 25 times and allowed only 7 completions for 69 yards all year.

    Specialists

    Position Name School
    K Dom Dzioban Miami-OH
    P Keegan Andrews UMass
    Returner Da’Realyst Clark Kent State

    Miami-Ohio’s Dom Dzioban was tied for first in the MAC with 19 field goals made, but was slightly more accurate than Jackson Kleather of Bowling Green with one fewer miss. He was 100% on his 33 extra points, and 1 of his 2 misses on the year was from 50+ yards.

    Keegan Andrews was tied for first in punts with 69, but led the MAC in punt yards, punt average, and punts inside the 20.

    Kent State’s Da’Realyst Clark was electrifying as a returner this year. He was the one of three players in all of NCAAF with multiple kick returns for touchdowns, alongside Chauncy Cobb of Arkansas State and Jadarian Price of Notre Dame.

    Honorable Mentions

    Name School
    S Jalen Thomeson Ohio
    QB Noah Kim Eastern Michigan
    WR Nik McMillan Buffalo
    LB Nathan Voorhis Ball State
    S Braden Awls Toledo
    QB Tucker Gleason Toledo

    There are a lot of other players who deserve recognition for their performances this year. Here are a few more players from the MAC who made our ‘Honorable Mention’ list.

    Jalen Thomeson ranked second among safeties in Points Saved, while adding 79 combined tackles, 5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and fumble recovery. Braden Awls, however, was the MAC leader in INTs (5) and didn’t allow a touchdown all year.

    Noah Kim led the MAC in pass attempts (402), completions (247), and yards (2,821). However, Toledo’s Tucker Gleason was the leader in passing touchdowns with 21. Nik McMillan was the MAC leader in receiving yards (983) and air yards (711).

    Rounding out our honorable mentions is Ball State’s Nathan Voorhis. He had 10.5 combined sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, and 51 total pressures.

    Total Points, stats, and ranks as of 12/4/2025