By Dorrington Myers
In Week 10, we saw some standout quarterback performances. This week, I present another edition—from the honorable mentions all the way to the X-factors, here are the players who made an impact.
Elite Week 11 Quarterback performers:
Quinn Ewers, Texas
19/27, 333, 5 TD vs. Florida
Ewers got the job done in a clean, efficient manner in a blowout over Florida. He did an excellent job manipulating the secondary and placing the ball exactly where it needed to be. His accuracy and ball placement are qualities you never have to question.
Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
30/43, 291, 3 TD, 1 rushing TD vs. Texas Tech
Touted as the most pro-ready, Sanders continues to prove his worth. He’s tough, gritty, and a fierce competitor. I was impressed by his quick decision-making and his ability to scramble when necessary. Sanders is steadily improving, and when he’s in rhythm, he’s lethal. He’s exactly the kind of player you want in crunch time because he’ll give you everything he has—and then some.
John Mateer, Washington State
18/24, 179, 4 TD, 1 rushing TD vs. Utah State
Making a second consecutive appearance on this list is no easy feat, but Mateer is highly skilled. He’s a true gamer. As a dual-threat player, he brings an additional dimension to the offense. In this game, he was decisive and creative, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability.
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Will Howard, Ohio State
21/26, 260, 3 TD, 1 rushing TD vs. Purdue
I was impressed by his footwork and confidence in a blowout over the Boilermakers. Howard also makes a big impact in the run game—he’s a very physical runner. Once he gets going, he’s hard to stop.
X-Factors:
Jalen Milroe, Alabama
12/18, 109, 12 carries, 185, 4 TD vs. LSU
LSU has fallen off the deep end with this game. Passing-wise, Milroe isn’t quite where he could be yet, but he’s making progress. The run game, however, is a different story—he’s outstanding. His speed is lethal, and it showed that day. Milroe’s vision as a runner is pristine. When he heats up both on the ground and through the air, the Crimson Tide are tough to beat.
Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
13/22, 190, 1 TD, 1 INT, 8 carries, 50 yards vs. Georgia
In Ole Miss’ toughest game against Georgia, Dart had a rough start but pulled it together after an early injury. He began completing passes and using his legs effectively. This changed the momentum of the game and led to a huge upset.
Haynes King, Georgia Tech
20 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD vs. Miami
Selflessness is exactly what King displayed on Saturday. He was playing through an injury yet gained the tough yards, took the hard hits, and even completed some key passes. There’s no stat line for effort—this was all heart and led to a huge win.
Honorable mentions:
LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
14/20, 238, 2 TD vs. Vanderbilt
Sellers is one of my favorites, no doubt. Heading into next season, he’ll be one of the top quarterbacks in the country and in the SEC. He moves so well in the pocket and has shown the ability to engineer drives. His arm talent is impressive, with the ball flowing off his hand effortlessly. I have no doubts about Sellers at quarterback—both through the air and on the ground.
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
17/28, 206, 2 TD, 1 INT vs. Michigan
Rourke is unfazed by pressure, standing tall in the pocket and delivering strikes. He excelled on outside-breaking routes and intermediate throws over the middle. One thing you’ll notice is that his timing is always spot on, perfectly aligned with his footwork—a rare skill.
Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
23/34, 183, 3 TD vs. Maryland
Gabriel is now the all-time FBS leader in touchdown passes with 179, surpassing the previous record held by Case Keenum. Gabriel has the moxie a quarterback needs to succeed. His ability to thread the needle was on display multiple times during the game, as Oregon remains undefeated.
Next to come?
The race for playoff contention, increased recognition for standout quarterbacks, and some AP Top 25 matchups—stay tuned for more!
