Reynolds, Tapper tabbed as Seniors of Week
Offense
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Keenan Reynolds, QB, Navy
He had a chance to do it close to his hometown in Memphis, but gave the ball off to a teammate. Then, the Midshipmen returned home for Senior Day and Keenan Reynolds becaame the all-time FBS leader in rushing touchdowns. Following their upset over Memphis, Reynolds and Navy kept the momentum going in a 55-14 blowout of SMU, adding to Navy's best start since 1963. Reynolds had five total touchdowns, but it was his first of four rushing touchdowns on the day that put him in the record books with his 78th career rushing touchdown, passing Montee Ball for the FBS career record. Reynolds later added three more scores on the ground to take his career total to 81.
Other top performers:
Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard at Baylor: 14 receptions for 177 yards, 2 touchdowns
Michigan QB Jake Rudock at Indiana: 33-of-46 for 440 yards, 6 touchdowns, 1 interception, 64 yards rushing
Michigan WR Jehu Chesson: 10 receptions for 207 yards, 4 touchdowns
Texas Tech RB DeAndre Washington vs. Kansas State: 27 carries for 248 yards, 3 touchdowns
Boise State WR Thomas Sperbeck vs. New Mexico: 20 receptions for 281 yards
Utah State WR Hunter Sharp at Air Force: 13 receptions for 193 yards, 3 touchdowns
Previous winners: Braxton Miller, Sterling Shepard, Kevin Hogan, Josh Doctson, Trevone Boykin, Devontae Booker, Dak Prescott, Connor Cook, Cody Kessler, Marquise Williams
Defense
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Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma
In the weekend’s biggest game, the Sooners snapped Baylor’s 20-game home win streak, which was the longest in the nation. Tapper continued his hot streak with his sixth sack of the season, all coming in the last three games. Tapper’s fourth quarter sack led to a Baylor three-and-out when possessions were becoming crucial for the Bears. Tapper created pressure throughout the game and was strong against the run finishing with six total tackles with two for a loss.
Other top performers:
Notre Dame DE Romeo Okwara at Wake Forest: 5 total tackles (3.0 for loss), 3.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble
BYU DE Bronson Kaufusi vs. Missouri: 10 total tackles (3.0 for loss), 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
West Virginia LB Nick Kwiatkoski vs. Texas: 9 total tackles (1.0 for loss), 1 forced fumble, 1 interception
Houston LB Elandon Roberts vs. Memphis: 18 total tackles (2.0 for loss), 1.0 sack, 1 interception
Akron OLB Jatavis Brown at Miami (OH): 11 total tackles (4.5 for loss), 2.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception
Previous winners: Tyler Matakevich, Jordan Jenkins, Jon Bullard, Jeremy Cash, Antonio Morrison, Reggie Ragland, Kyler Fackrell, Shawn Oakman, Sheldon Day, B.J. Goodson
Reese's Senior Bowl Alumnus of the Week
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Jeremy Langford, RB, Chicago Bears
Filling in for the injured Matt Forte for the second straight week, the 2014 Senior Bowler torched a tough St. Louis Rams defense for 172 total yards and two touchdowns, including an 83-yard catch and run. In two games filling in as the starter, the former Michigan State standout has rolled up 324 total yards and scored three touchdowns.
Previous winners: Aaron Donald, DeAngelo Williams, Andy Dalton, Philip Rivers, Josh McCown, Kawaan Short, Kirk Cousins, Derek Carr, Jordan Matthews