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Griffin Wilde - Leading receiver in victory Wilde gathered in 6 of 9 targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory against Michigan State.

Impact Though Wilde was held out of the end zone for the fourth time this season, he manage to lead the way for the Wildcats in both receptions and yards on the day. The 6-foot-2 senior tied his season-high with nine targets against the Spartans, indicating that his role as the top dog in the passing attack remains steady. His next opportunity will come against Rutgers on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Touchdown against Spartans Komolafe recorded 15 rushes for 67 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory versus Michigan State.

Impact Komolafe scored on a 10-yard scamper in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 10-7 lead at the time. The 5-foot-11 running back went on to lead the way for the Wildcats with 67 rushing yards on the day while accounting for a season-high four receptions for 51 yards through the air as well. He will hope to keep the positive momentum rolling as the Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Himon II - Held quiet in victory Himon posted seven carries for 27 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory over Michigan State.

Impact It was a forgettable day for Himon as he finished with just 38 total yards on eight touches against the Spartans. The 5-foot-9 senior was largely held in check on the day as the Wildcats totaled 134 yards on just 3.2 YPC on the ground in East Lansing. Himon will hope for better days moving forward, starting with a home matchup against Rutgers on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles - Rushing score in victory Chiles was 18-for-27 passing for 226 yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory versus Michigan State. He also had 16 rushes for 25 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles had a solid day against his former team, completing 67 percent of his passes while throwing for 226 yards. Though he was held out of the end zone through the air, the 6-foot-4 senior did manage to continue his scoring streak on the ground, converting a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 21 at the time. Chiles has now accounted for 16 total touchdowns through six games without a turnover on the season and will hope to continue building positive momentum when the Wildcats host Rutgers on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets

College football fans have witnessed a wild week in the AP Top 25 rankings

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State

Jackson Kleather kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 2 seconds left to rally No. 25 Northwestern to a 24-21 win over Michigan State

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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Luke Dehnicke - Won't play Saturday Dehnicke (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Michigan State, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Dehnicke won't be available for Saturday's matchup against the Spartans, meaning Northwestern will miss a valuable contributor in the passing game. Dehnicke has been limited to just three games this season, but he's chipped in with 11 catches for 208 yards. His next chance to play will come against Rutgers on Saturday, Oct. 24.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A desperate Sunflower Showdown on deck as Kansas and Kansas State fight to save their seasons

Kansas and Kansas State are gearing up for their annual football rivalry, the Sunflower Showdown

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

College Football Rankings: My Preseason 138 Hits, Misses And Head-Scratchers

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6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

College Football Rankings: My Preseason 138 Hits, Misses And Head-Scratchers

Loaded Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup of the last two national champions

The winners of the last two national champions face off Saturday when No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State in the biggest game of a loaded Big Ten schedule

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Daniel Anderson - Out vs. Michigan State Anderson (undisclosed) is listed as out prior to Saturday's matchup against Michigan State.

Impact Anderson will miss his fourth game of the season on Saturday against the Spartans due to an undisclosed injury. The running back has recorded just six carries for 18 yards in two games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDuffie - Available for Week 7 McDuffie (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's tilt at Michigan State.

Impact McDuffie is set to make his season debut Saturday after missing time with an undisclosed injury. The wideout is expected to serve as a depth option for the Wildcats.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tom McGlinchey - Available for Week 7 McGlinchey (undisclosed) will play Michigan State on Saturday.

Impact McGlinchey will make his season debut on Saturday against the Spartans. The tight end had missed the previous five games with an undisclosed injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chase Farrell - Available for Week 7 Farrell (undisclosed) is good to go ahead of Saturday's matchup against Michigan State.

Impact Farrell will make his season debut on Saturday against the Spartans. The wide receiver missed the first five games of the season with an undisclosed injury.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luke Dehnicke - Listed as doubtful Dehnicke (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Impact Dehnicke has missed the last two games and seems to be in real danger of missing another. Alex Honig reeled in a touchdown last week and figures to be the main beneficiary if Dehnicke can't go.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chambliss shines, Simmons dominates and Kentucky surprises in SEC midseason awards

Kentucky has become one of college football's biggest surprises this season

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

Bob Chesney and his UCLA Bruins, Jeremiah Smith and Oregon head the list of AP Big Ten midseason awards after Week 6 of the football season.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

Will Stein sparks a fast Kentucky turnaround, with a 5-1 start and 2 top-10 upsets

Will Stein hasn’t wasted any time producing wins in his debut season at Kentucky back in his home state

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups

Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with one top-five matchup, one top-10 matchup and four other games pitting teams in The Associated Press Top 2...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Drew Wagner - Touchdown in victory Wagner recorded four receptions (on five targets) for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-14 victory against Ball State.

Impact Wagner put together his best performance of the season on Saturday, logging four catches for a season-high 61 yards to go along with his first touchdown of the season. The 5-foot-10 junior connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles on a 12-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, giving the Wildcats a 38-14 lead at the time. He will hope to build positive momentum off Saturday's performance, with his next opportunity coming against Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Griffin Wilde - Season-high yards in victory Wilde totaled eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-14 victory against Ball State.

Impact Wilde went wild on the day, logging season-high numbers in both receptions and yards on the day while finding the end zone for the third time this season. The 6-foot-2 senior connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles for a 19-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Wildcats a 21-0 lead on the day. He will be hoping to keep the positive momentum going against Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Komolafe - Scores in blowout win Komolafe logged eight rushes for 44 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-14 victory versus Ball State.

Impact Following a monster 188-yard performance against Penn State, Komolafe fell back to Earth a little bit against Ball State, totaling 44 yards on the day. The 5-foot-11 running back did manage to find the end zone, however, scoring from 14 yards out in the second quarter to help build the Northwestern lead. He will hope for a positive day when the Wildcats travel to face Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Himon II - Limited touches in victory Himon logged three rushes for 42 yards during Saturday's 45-14 victory versus Ball State.

Impact Himon was limited to just three rushing attempts on the day as the Wildcats comfortably handled Ball State. The 5-foot-9 senior still managed to display his big-play ability despite his limited opportunities, ripping off a 41-yard run on his first attempt of the afternoon. His next opportunity will come against Michigan State on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Aidan Chiles - Four total scores in blowout win Chiles was 17-for-23 passing for 272 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-14 win versus Ball State. He also had eight rushes for 32 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Chiles put together another top-tier performance on Saturday, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns while accounting for another score on the ground. The 6-foot-4 senior crossed the goal line on a one-yard plunge in the opening frame to get things going on the day before connecting with receivers Griffin Wilde and Drew Wagner and tight end Alex Honig through the air to build the insurmountable lead over Ball State. Chiles has yet to turn the ball over this season while accounting for 15 total touchdowns through five games and will get his opportunity for a revenge game against his former school in East Lansing on Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Miami takes No. 1 in the latest AP Top 25 after a week of upsets

Kleather kicks three field goals in No. 25 Northwestern's 24-21 win over Michigan State

A desperate Sunflower Showdown on deck as Kansas and Kansas State fight to save their seasons

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Loaded Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup of the last two national champions

Chambliss shines, Simmons dominates and Kentucky surprises in SEC midseason awards

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

Will Stein sparks a fast Kentucky turnaround, with a 5-1 start and 2 top-10 upsets

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups