Around the Watch List: WEEK 3
ROCCO BECHT | PENN STATE
A Fresh Start for Becht at Penn State
Healthy again and settling into a new program, Becht entered the season feeling more like his old self. Sports Illustrated looks at the experience he brings to Penn State and why there may be another gear to his game.
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NOAH FIFITA | ARIZONA
Fifita Makes Arizona History
Fifita added another milestone to his Arizona career, becoming the Wildcats' all-time passing leader while also surpassing 10,000 career passing yards—all at one school. It's an increasingly rare accomplishment in the transfer-portal era.
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SAM LEAVITT | LSU
Leavitt Family Comments Draw Attention
Comments made on social media by Leavitt's father have drawn attention online. The story looks at the posts and some of the conversation surrounding them.
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MADDUX MADSEN | BOISE STATE
A Big Year On and Off the Field
Madsen recently shared some exciting personal news: he and his wife are expecting their first child in February.
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ARCH MANNING | TEXAS
Manning Reflects on the UTSA Win
Texas came away with the win, but Manning wasn’t entirely satisfied with his own performance. He offered a candid assessment afterward, describing parts of his play as “sloppy” and pointing to areas he wants to clean up.
DREW MESTEMAKER | OKLAHOMA STATE
A Record-Setting Day for Mestemaker
The opponent may have been Murray State, but Mestemaker still put together some eye-catching numbers. Pistols Firing takes a closer look at where his performance landed in the Oklahoma State record book.
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DANTE MOORE | OREGON
Moore Works to Eliminate a Tell
Sometimes quarterback development comes down to the smallest details. After a tendency in Moore's stance drew attention, the Oregon quarterback said he's been working to eliminate anything that might give defenses an early clue.
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LaNORRIS SELLERS | SOUTH CAROLINA
Sellers' Playing Style Sparks Conversation
Sellers' approach during South Carolina's loss to Mississippi State prompted some outside discussion about his playing style and NFL future. This story takes a look at that conversation.
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DEMOND WILLIAMS JR. | WASHINGTON
Reconnecting With His Teammates
After a whirlwind offseason that included a brief attempt to transfer, Williams returned to Washington with some relationships to rebuild. He talked about clearing the air with teammates and the importance of regaining trust inside the locker room.
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