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College Football Week 5: Team of the Week, Player Awards

PFF’s college football Week 5 Team of the Week highlights the top performers from the national slate and five conference groups. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and Georgia State edge defender Xavier Esqillion earned individual honors.

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:45 AM
College Football Week 5: Team of the Week, Player Awards
Key Things to Know
  • PFF announced its national and conference college football Teams of the Week for Week 5 of the 2026 season.
  • Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton was named Quarterback of the Week following a standout performance against Vanderbilt.
  • Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith was named Offensive Player of the Week after posting 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PFF announced its national and conference college football Teams of the Week for Week 5 of the 2026 season, highlighting standout performers from across the country. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton was named Quarterback of the Week after recording a 90.3% adjusted completion percentage and zero turnover-worthy plays in a win over Vanderbilt. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith secured Offensive Player of the Week honors, catching 11 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns.

Georgia State edge rusher Xavier Esqillion claimed Defensive Player of the Week after producing three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a 38.1% pass-rush win rate against Old Dominion. Meanwhile, LSU received Offensive Line of the Week honors after surrendering only two pressures against McNeese State while paving the way for three running backs to exceed 4.5 yards per carry.

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