Texas Tech wins a Big 12 showdown, and the ACC produces even more chaos
Texas Tech’s 29-7 win over BYU and losses by Virginia and Louisville were the biggest shakeups in the FBS conference races this weekNOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Jordan Dwyer - Receives season-high 15 targets Dwyer compiled 11 receptions (on 15 targets) for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-17 defeat against Iowa State.
Impact Dwyer recorded his third 100-yard receiving game on a season-high 15 targets against the Cyclones. With QB Josh Hoover airing out the ball most weeks, Dwyer has had a fantastic year with 46 catches (on 69 targets) for 602 yards and four touchdowns. His numbers still trail teammate Eric McAlister who has at least 12 targets in each of his last three games and is Hoover's preferred target in the offense. With TCU's high volume passing game, both McAlister and Dwyer are viable in all fantasy formats each and every week. Dwyer's impressive play will be needed if TCU is to compete at BYU next week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Eric McAlister - Huge target number again McAlister compiled 11 receptions (on 17 targets) for 107 yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat against Iowa State.
Impact McAlister has recorded at least 12 targets in each of his last three games. With QB Josh Hoover airing out the ball in most weeks, McAlister is one of the most targeted receivers in the country. Through nine games, he has 48 catches (on 82 targets) for 834 yards and eight touchdowns. He should have yet another week with potential double-digit targets when TCU plays a tough BYU defense next week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Trent Battle - Adds TD in third straight game Battle had five carries for three yards and one touchdown and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat versus Iowa State.
Impact Battle added a touchdown in his third straight game. He's become the goal-line back as Kevorian Barnes has handled the volume out of the backfield. Both Battle and Barnes struggled against the Cyclones while teammate Jeremy Payne was successful with 71 yards on eight carries. Battle has accumulated six touchdowns on just 57 carries which is impressive efficiency. TCU will play at BYU next week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kevorian Barnes - Stifled by Iowa State Barnes notched 15 carries for 25 yards and gathered in both of his targets for six yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat to Iowa State.
Impact Barnes was shut down by the Cyclones and could not find much running room in the loss. Teammate Jeremy Payne was far more successful with 71 yards on eight carries. It's possible TCU looks to split the workload as they finish out the regular season. They'll go up against a tough BYU defense next week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jeremy Payne - Averages 8.9 YPC on limited action Payne posted eight carries for 71 yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat against Iowa State.
Impact Payne was effective on limited touches against the Cyclones. On the season, the reserve back has 44 carries for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Teammates Kevorian Barnes and Trent Battle continue to see more opportunities, however, that could change down the stretch. TCU will play at BYU next week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Hoover - Attempts 50 passes in loss Hoover completed 34 of 50 passes for 319 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 20-17 loss versus Iowa State.
Impact Hoover attempted a season-high 50 passes against Iowa State; however, it wasn't enough as the Cyclones pulled out the win after returning a punt for a touchdown late in the game. Although the talented QB aired out the ball, he threw a couple of costly interceptions early in the game. It's the third time in the last six games that he's thrown a pair of interceptions. Hoover has averaged 37.2 passing attempts per game and has been one of the best in the nation with 23 touchdowns compared to eight interceptions. He'll go up against an even better defense next week when TCU plays at BYU.
NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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Nov 08, 2025
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