32 carries, 159 rushing yards, 2 TD; 3 receptions, 16 yards
W 26–10 vs pregame AP No. 6 Alabama — vs. Alabama
His two rushing touchdowns and 159 yards helped Tennessee defeat a top-six opponent. Selection is editorial judgment.
ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
2026 SEASONOne week. One player. The tape decides.
Week 7 — compiled from a sourced research pass, cross-checked against the box scores of record (October 13–17, 2026). Selections weight dominance versus real opponents and the plays that decided consequential games.
WEEK 7 · ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
The pick
RUNNERS-UP · IN ORDER
Right behind him
25/33, 464 passing yards, 3 TD; 77 rushing yards, 2 TD
W 45–42 vs Cincinnati — vs. Cincinnati
Five total touchdowns and 541 yards of total offense in a three-point win.
24 carries, 224 rushing yards, 4 TD; 3 receptions, 52 yards
W 66–27 vs Colorado State — vs. Colorado State
Four rushing scores in Thursday’s win; full name and receiving production added after checking the box score.
11 receptions, 154 receiving yards, 2 TD
W 43–35 (2OT) vs Florida State — vs. Florida State
A productive receiving game as Miami remained unbeaten.
How the pick was made: Editorial selection: production in a consequential win; all statistics checked directly against ESPN box scores. No licensed image or video supplied.
Accuracy check: Each stat line was checked against the completed ESPN game summary box score; scores also match NCAA.