OFFENSIVE – Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson, who completed 32 of 43 passes and threw for a school-record 489 yards and a career-best five scores against UT-Martin.
DEFENSIVE – Georgia outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, who tallied seven tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and a key fumble recovery during the 20-19 win at Notre Dame.
SPECIAL TEAMS – South Carolina return specialist Deebo Samuel, who already is a two-time winner of this award and has two 97-yard kickoff returns for touchdowns so far.
FRESHMAN – Tennessee running back and return specialist Ty Chandler, who opened the 42-7 triumph over Indiana State with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Alabama right tackle Matt Womack, who graded out at 90 percent and tallied three knockdown blocks during the 41-10 victory over Fresno State.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Mississippi State’s Jeffrey Simmons, who had a 90-yard fumble return for a touchdown, blocked a punt and scored, and blocked an extra-point try.