Mendoza against Iowa pairs clean in-structure work with some misses under pressure. Mendoza hits a quick red-zone corner for six, layers a 40-air-yard sideline shot between CB/S, and later rips a seam vs a blitz for 30—his best throw of the day. He also generates with his legs on 3rd & 15, escaping pressure and outrunning angles to the marker. The flipside: two overthrows under heat that show he needs to tighten ball control under pressure.

Sarratt’s tape against Iowa blends slot separation with left-side boundary work and yards after the catch value. He wins from the slot on corners and seams, works back to the QB on curls, and shows off his strength by staying up through contact to tack on yards. The closer is a slant he turns into a 50-yard touchdown—accelerating through a bad angle and outrunning the pursuit. The lone blemish is an early third-down slant that’s on him hot; tight coverage plus velocity, and he can’t secure it.

Against Nebraska, Haynes puts burst + finishing strength on tape. He consistently turns early contact into forward yards—stays upright through first hits, keeps the legs churning, and finishes runs. When a crease appears, he has the acceleration to hit daylight and the open-field agility to add extra yards. In long-yardage situations, he’s not just a decoy—he converts on a screen and a late run, showing he can create on third down when the play design gives him space.

Early on, Oregon leans into short throws and runs to feel out the defense. Moore is on schedule and picks up a few first downs, but nothing explosive and no points to show for it. As the game goes on, Moore adds creation: a fourth-down PA pass over the middle, multiple throws on the run, and some key late-game plays to lead the team to victory. In overtime, he throws two touchdowns—first a shovel off PA, then a side-arm, on-the-move strike after stepping through pressure. There’s a two-point pick after the OT2 TD, but the game-winner stands.

Hardy’s tape against South Carolina showcases contact balance and finish. He consistently runs through first contact at or near the line, keeps his legs churning, and turns would-be stuffs into chunk plays. When a crease appears, he shows good burst and then agility in the open-field with a couple of clean jukes and firm stiff-arms—to extend runs. We don’t see a lot of Pass Pro against South Carolina, but we did get one clear blitz pickup with proper ID and bought the QB enough time to make the throw.

Against Georgia, Brazzell showcased his boundary receiver ability. We saw separation on corners/posts, tracking and adjustment on imperfect deep shots, and contested-catch finishing on true jump balls. Primarily lined up wide right, he repeatedly stresses the defense. He’s a vertical threat with sideline craft who can both create separation, high point the ball, and still hit the routine timing throws.

Aguilar’s tape is a blend of real downfield threat and uneven decision-making. On the plus side, he shows workable play-action rhythm and can create outside structure—sidestepping pressure, rolling left, and throwing accurately on the move. The vertical aggression is there, producing two explosive plays: a deep ball released just before contact and a true jump-ball shot in single coverage that his receiver wins. The flipside is late-down and pressure handling. One deep attempt is forced into double coverage and underthrown for an interception, and the overtime snap devolves into a back-foot heave against a blitz that dies short and nearly becomes a giveaway.

Against Wisconsin, Williams shows his skills as a separator with real sideline craft and the ability to create big plays and gain yards after the catch. He wins cleanly on deep outs/corners from both slot and wide alignments, adds a manufactured explosive play on a screen, and punctuates the day with a slot-fade back-shoulder that he turns into six with a sudden stop-cut. The lone blemish is a red-zone drop on a post that hits him in the hands. Net: a field-flipping receiver whose route tempo, leverage sense, and in-space suddenness create explosives across concepts.

This game film showcases an on-schedule operator who marries play-action rhythm with boundary placement and measured creation when structure breaks. Simpson ties feet to eyes, sells PA, and hits first-window leverage without drifting into chaos; when pockets muddy, he moves with intent—eyes up, base re-set—then chooses between a layered throw or efficient scramble. Several explosive plays throughout the game are quarterback-driven (timing, leverage, ball location).

Henry landed body blows early, ripping off explosives and forcing A&M to respect both the interior and the edge. This tape showcases three key traits: a decisive one-cut vision through traffic, bounce-and-corner speed to the edge, and sufficient long speed to finish when he clears the second level. There’s functional contact balance and efficient footwork that keep him square and downhill.

Against #15 Michigan, John Mateer put the full pocket-to-playmaker spectrum on tape: climb, set, and drive when the pocket’s clean; calm answers when heat gets home; real off-script juice that turns pressure into explosives; and designed QB run value that cashes drives. The other side is between the hashes—one high miss from a stable base and a near giveaway that never respected the hook defender. The tape shows why his third-and-long operation and pressure answers translate, how his creation stays controlled, and where middle-of-field discipline and ball-type commitment must tighten to move from variance toward command.

Against North Carolina, Jordan Dwyer had a “feature” debut, not a cameo. Dwyer showed three Sunday-leaning traits: late vertical stack for six, sideline/body control on a contested corner, and legit YAC juice turning a short curl into a near-house call. It wasn’t all clean—his route pacing can get same-y and physical corners can still touch him at the top—but the toolkit popped against a real opponent.

The yardage pops; the execution wobbles. Robertson flashes two real NFL traits—downfield placement when his base is right and enough RPM to drive an in-breaker through linebacker depth—but too much of the production comes from coverage busts and YAC. Pocket habits are the limiter: he drifts to depth and width when he should climb, turning neutral downs into negatives.

This was a low-volume, high-leverage showing where Castellanos played a great game of football against an elite front: no panic, no turnovers, and no sacks. The plan leaned on pistol/gun, read-option, and quick play-action to slow Alabama’s second level, then took selective shots when the structure presented them. He created two explosives through the air, finished a red-zone drive with his legs, and managed four quarters without the drive-killing negative plays that usually show up in this matchup.

Baylor leaned on Michael Trigg in this one, lining him up almost exclusively in the slot and letting him work against both zone and man coverage. His game had flashes of what makes him dangerous — quick separation on slants, the strength to carry tacklers, and the ability to win in the red zone. But it also had moments that flat-out take points off the board. Two drops — both in high-leverage situations — are the kind of mistakes that turn an otherwise strong day into a frustrating one on film.

There’s been plenty of excitement around LaNorris Sellers to start the season, and his performance against Virginia Tech gave fans more reasons to believe in his upside. He showcased the arm talent, athleticism, and playmaking ability that make him one of the SEC’s most intriguing quarterbacks. At the same time, two costly breakdowns under pressure served as a reminder that his pocket awareness is still a work in progress. The ceiling is undeniably high — but so is the importance of cleaning up those in-game processing lapses.

Facing a top-10 LSU team loaded with NFL talent, Bryant Wesco’s afternoon was a mix of eye-catching flashes and moments he’ll want back. Clemson’s passing game never fully found its rhythm, but Wesco still managed to impact the game with plays that showcased his explosiveness after the catch, ability to win in contested situations, and route execution in multiple parts of the field. At the same time, a late drop served as a reminder that consistency at the catch point will be key to unlocking his full potential.

This was a measuring-stick game for Cade Klubnik, facing a top-10 LSU defense loaded with NFL-caliber talent. Clemson’s offense struggled to stay on schedule, and the constant mix of pressure and tight coverage forced Klubnik into high-difficulty situations for most of the afternoon. While the box score paints a picture of inconsistency, the tape shows a more nuanced story—one of a quarterback who flashed the tools to succeed but also revealed areas that still need refinement before he can maximize his potential.

Against the #4 Clemson Tigers, Nussmeier delivered a performance defined by efficiency and composure. While the first half didn’t produce fireworks — mostly a steady diet of short completions and ball-control throws — the second half revealed more of what makes him intriguing as a quarterback prospect. He showed the ability to work through reads, navigate pressure, and fit passes into tight windows without making costly mistakes.

There wasn’t a jaw-dropping highlight throw that will make SportsCenter, but there also weren’t mistakes that doomed his team. In a hostile environment against a playoff-caliber defense, he played within himself, executed the game plan, and rose to the occasion when LSU needed him. This was the kind of “grown-up” performance that wins football games, even if it doesn’t light up the box score.

Against a ranked Kansas State defense, Rocco Becht’s performance was a blend of high-value scoring plays and costly mistakes. He accounted for all three Iowa State touchdowns — two through the air and one on the ground — showing touch on deep throws and functional mobility in key moments. However, a first-half sack fumble flipped field position and underscored the need for quicker recognition and better ball security under pressure. The game told a full story of resilience: early success, a mid-game setback, and a strong finish to keep Iowa State competitive.