College Football Week 1: Team of the Week, Player Awards
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Key Points:
- Miami quarterback Darian Mensah led the national team with an outstanding Week 1 performance, completing 27 of 30 passes for 400 yards and five touchdowns without turnovers, earning him Quarterback of the Week honors.
- Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney also starred, catching all 12 catchable passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns while forcing four missed tackles, securing Offensive Player of the Week.
- Old Dominion linebacker Jackson Forrest earned Defensive Player of the Week with a 94.1 PFF grade, recording three sacks, a quarterback hurry, and a forced fumble despite only rushing the passer seven times.
- The Kansas State offensive line was named Offensive Line of the Week after allowing just one pressure and supporting a 312-yard rushing attack in their win over Nicholls State.
- PFF released conference-specific teams of the week featuring notable players like Texas QB Arch Manning (SEC), Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith (Big Ten), and LSU edge defender Jordan Ross (SEC), highlighting top performers across college football.
