College football midseason awards: The best players, teams and moments
From the most enjoyable games to the most fun teams to the Heisman, Bill Connelly offers up the season's best so far.
2019 SeasonAll times ET
2019 Schedule
3-3, 1st in Pac 12 - South
Helton irked by missed penalty call (1:13)
No. 9 Irish ride Jones' 176 yards to 30-27 victory over USC
Tony Jones Jr. rushed for a career-high 176 yards and Jonathan Doerer kicked three long field goals as No. 9 Notre Dame held off longtime rival Southern California 30-27 Saturday night.
TV's enormous role in the growth of college football (1:28)
Ranking Week 7's games by College Football Playoff impact
Ranked opponents square off this week in four games, perhaps none bigger than the SEC showdown in Death Valley.
Finebaum: 'This is it' for Helton at USC (0:39)
USC QB Slovis medically cleared; to start vs. ND
USC freshman quarterback Kedon Slovis, who had been in concussion protocol for the last few weeks, will start against No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday.
The teams, players and chaos scenarios that can upend college football
Yes, the expected super powers are dominating college football again in 2019. But think everything is settled? Hardly.
Inside the art of college football recruiting (1:56)
Washington's defense shines in decisive win (1:54)
Ahmed leads No. 17 Washington past No. 21 USC 28-14
Salvon Ahmed rushed for a career-high 153 yards, including an 89-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, and No. 17 Washington beat No. 21 Southern California 28-14 on Saturday.
USC's Fink finds Pittman for 44-yard TD (0:33)
Washington's INT leads to 89-yard TD (1:09)
Washington's INT sets up fumble recovery TD (1:00)
Williams dumps Beavers, will join Ducks instead
Two days after Oregon State announced sophomore wide receiver Devon Williams would be joining its program, he instead will transfer to rival Oregon.
USC QB Slovis ruled out for Sat.; Fink to start
USC quarterback Matt Fink will start Saturday at Washington in place of Kedon Slovis, who has been in concussion protocol this week.
The 'Fair Pay to Play Act' explained (2:52)
Ex-USC WR Williams transfers to Oregon State
Former Southern California wide receiver and No. 16 overall prospect Devon Williams has transferred to Oregon State and will use this season as a redshirt year.
USC blind long snapper Jake Olson's inspirational journey (1:35)
USC QB Slovis not medically cleared to practice
An update on Kedon Slovis' status for Saturday's game at No. 17 Washington is expected later in the week.
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2019 Pac-12 Standings
| NORTH | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3-0 | 5-1 |
| Stanford | 2-2 | 3-3 |
| Washington | 2-2 | 5-2 |
| Oregon State | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| California | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Washington State | 0-3 | 3-3 |
| SOUTH | CONF | OVR |
| USC | 2-1 | 3-3 |
| Arizona State | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Utah | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Arizona | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Colorado | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| UCLA | 1-2 | 1-5 |
2019 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards286.025th
Rushing Yards142.8Tied-88th
Points For29.071st
Points Against25.7
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamar Sekona | DT | Committed | 80 |
| Jonah Monheim | OT | Committed | 80 |
| Joshua Jackson Jr. | WR | Committed | 79 |
| Jack Yary | TE-Y | Committed | 77 |
| Parker Lewis | K | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A. Jackson | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2012 | M. Lee | Fred Biletnikoff Award |
| 2012 | M. Barkley | Wuerffel Trophy |
| 2008 | R. Maualuga | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2007 | F. Davis | John Mackey Award |