Northwestern’s Brus Brings Home Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week Honors for Week 5

Brus’ interception and sack, among his team best 9 tackles, lifted the Wildcats past Penn State in first game in their new home stadium 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Oct. 7, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Braydon Brus, a linebacker from Northwestern University, has been named Player of the Week for Week 5 of the 2026 college football season.

Brus christened the new Ryan Field with nine tackles, one sack, one interception and one pass breakup in the Wildcats 34-13 victory over Penn State.

The senior from Glendora, Ca., returns as a starting linebacker at Northwestern where he was an Academic All-Big Ten selection each of the last two seasons.  

Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.

The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 5.

• Popo Aguirre, NC State, SR, LB- Recovered three fumbles, all leading to scores (2 TD, 1 FG), to go with six tackles, in the Wolfpacks 31-28 win over Louisville. 
• Dejuan Lane, Tennessee, JR, S- Had two sacks, among his nine total tackles (six solo), including 2.5 tackles for a loss, to go with an interception in the Volunteers 24-14 victory over Auburn.
• Nicholas Rodriguez, Missouri, JR, LB- 11 tackles, 5 solo, to go with 1.5 for a loss in the Tigers upset of Florida 45-17

Georgia’s Cole Claims Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week for Week 4

Cole forced two fumbles and scored a touchdown as Bulldogs beat Oklahoma 41-13

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Sep. 30, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Chris Cole, a linebacker from University of Georgia, has been named Player of the Week for Week 4 of the 2026 college football season.

Cole recovered two fumbles and took one back 85 yards for a touchdown in the Bulldogs 41-13 win over Oklahoma. Additionally, he added eight tackles, seven solo, including a sack. 

The junior from Salem, Va., was an All-SEC Freshman team member two years ago, before being added to the SEC Football leadership council last season when he played in 14 games with one start. 

Cole was also named SEC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 4 performance. 

Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.

The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 4.

• Jett Jefferson, Mississippi State, SR, CB- Broke up five passes, to go with four tackles, three solo, in Bulldogs 31-24 win over Missouri

• Koi Perich, Oregon, JR, S- Had an interception to go with seven tackles, six solo, in the Ducks 41-27 victory at USC. 

• Austin Romine, Texas Tech, SR, LB- Returned two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive plays while being the games leading tackler with eight, five solo, in Red Raiders 49-14 win over Sam Houston. 

Kentucky’s Castell captures Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week honors in Week 3

The Wildcats safety had an interception and a game high 13 tackles in upset at #9 Texas A&M.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Sep. 23, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Jordan Castell, a defensive back from University of Kentucky, has been named Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2026 college football season.

Castell had a game high 13 tackles, three solo, to go with an interception in the Wildcats upset at #9 Texas A&M. 

Castell transferred to Kentucky after spending the previous three seasons at Florida where he was the Gators co-leader in interceptions last year, while being selected as a two-time SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll member. 

Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.

The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 3.

• • Will Echoles, Ole Miss, JR, DT- Had three tackles for a loss, including a sack, among five total tackles in the Rebels 32-24 victory over LSU.
  • Martell Hughes, Arizona State, JR, LB- Made 3.5 tackles for a loss among 11 total, seven solo, in Sun Devils 24-17 victory over Kansas in London. 
  • Sammy Omosigho, UCLA, SR, LB- Recorded 12 tackles, 11 solo, including two sacks in the Bruins 52-38 win over Purdue. 

Iowa’s Buffington the best of Week 2, named Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week

Iowa linebacker had a game high 15 tackles in Cy-Hawk win over rival Iowa State.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Sep. 16, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Cam Buffington, a linebacker from University of Iowa, has been named Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2026 college football season.

Buffington’s 15 tackles, nine solo, were a game high in the Hawkeyes 16-13 win over rival Iowa State. In the game the Cyclones were held to 225 yards of total offense. 

The Winfield, Iowa native currently leads the Big Ten in solo tackles. Buffington returns to Iowa after an All-Big Ten Academic team selection and is currently a member of the team’s Player Council.

Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.

The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 2.

• John Henry Daley, Michigan, SR, DE- Had three tackles for a loss, including a sack, among eight total tackles in Wolverines 17-10 victory over Oklahoma 

• Colin Simmons, Texas, JR, Edge- Had two tackles for a loss, including a sack in the Longhorns 24-23 victory over #1 Ohio State

• Devan Thompkins, Alabama, SR, DL- Forced a fumble to go with two sacks, among six total tackles in Crimson Tide’s 45-17 win at Kentucky
  

Auburn’s Winters wins Week 1 Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week honors

Auburn safety had the game saving tackle to beat Baylor in Week 1.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Sep. 9, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Eric Winters, a safety from Auburn University, has been named Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.

Winters made the game saving tackle on Baylor’s two-point conversion attempt, one of his career best 11 tackles, along with two tackles for a loss. Winters also forced a fumble in the Tigers 17-16 victory.

A sophomore studying in the College of Business, Winters returned to Auburn for this season after being the Tigers leading freshman tackler last year. 

Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.

The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 1.

Ta’Shawn James, UCLA, SR, DB- Had two interceptions with eight tackles in Bruins 45-24 win at Cal. 

Alex McLaughlin, Washington, SR, S- Made six tackles, five solo, including one for a loss to go with an interception in 24-10 win over Washington State in Apple Cup.

Jordan Ross, LSU, JR, DE- Interception returned for a touchdown to go with four tackles, two for a loss, including a sack in Tigers 51-10 win over Clemson

The 42-man Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

17 defensive backs, 16 defensive linemen and nine linebackers

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — The Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal®, announced 42 candidates for the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy at a luncheon held at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA.

The 42-man Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List is composed of 17 defensive backs, 16 defensive linemen and nine linebackers. There are 16 players from Big Ten schools, the most of any conference, followed by the SEC with 13 players. There are six players from the ACC and five from the Big XII, with two representatives from Notre Dame. 

Named after former NFL Hall of Fame star Ronnie Lott, The Lott Trophy annually goes to the Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year, a player who has had the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.  IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity, all characteristics exhibited by Lott during his illustrious playing career.

The annual winner is selected by a national voter panel, consisting of former winners, members of the media, coaches, and members of the Board of Directors of The IMPACT Foundation.

The winner will be announced at a gala black-tie event at The Pacific Club on December 9, 2026.

2026 Watch List: 

Jide Abasiri, USC, DT, Junior: Four tackles for a loss last season, among 24 total tackles. Named to Bruce Feldman’s 2025 “Freaks List” for his athleticism. Majoring in cognitive science. 

Matthew Bailey, Illinois, DB, Senior: Two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention, and 3x Academic All-Big Ten. Led team with 76 tackles, with four for a loss. Also forced two fumbles and recovered one with two pass breakups. 

KJ Bolden, Georgia, DB, Junior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025 after being named a FWAA Freshman All-American in 2024. Bulldogs second leading tackler (76), had two interceptions, five pass breakups and blocked a punt last season. 

Peyton Bowen, Oklahoma, DB, Senior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025, after totaling 47 tackles with two interceptions, a team-high seven pass breakups and blocked a field goal. 2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. 

Sammy Brown, Clemson, LB, Junior: First team All-ACC, Third team All-American (Phil Steele), and CSC Academic All-American in 2025. Totaled 107 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, with five sacks, 7 PBUs, an interception, forced fumble and fumble recovered. 

Ty Bryant, Kentucky, DB, Senior: Second team All-SEC (Coaches) in 2025, 3x Dean’s List for academics. Plus SEC First Year Academic Honor Roll in 2023. Four interceptions were most in SEC. Also led team with 76 tackles last season. 

Fisher Camac, Virginia, DE, Senior: Returning All-ACC First team (Sports Info Solutions) after tallying 45 tackles, 6.5 for a loss, including 4.5 sacks. Also forced and recovered a fumble to go with four pass breakups. 

Arion Carter, Tennessee, LB, Senior: Led SEC in tackles per game (7.6) last season, despite battling foot injury. Selected All-SEC second team (coaches). Voted to 2025 SEC Leadership Council. Three time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. 

John Henry Daley, Michigan, DE, Senior: Second team All-American and Lott Trophy quarterfinalist at Utah last season. Had 17.5 tackles for losses last year, including 11.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Runs a non-profit with his brother to provide extracurricular opportunities for special needs kids. 

Bryce Fitzgerald, Miami, DB, Sophomore: Freshman All-American last season after leading all-power conference players with six interceptions, second most in all FBS. One of just six players in FBS to total more than five interceptions. 

Robert Fitzgerald, Northwestern, Safety, Senior: Led Big Ten with 69 solo tackles, among team-high 114 total, on way to receiving second team All-Big Ten honors. Became first Northwestern DB with over 110 tackles in 30 years. 2x Academic All-Big Ten. 

A.J. Holmes, Texas Tech, DL, Senior: AP All-American (second team), AP All Big 12 (first team) after beginning last season as a backup. Highest rated returning defensive lineman in the country among 2025 power-four players (PFF).  

Bray Hubbard, Alabama, DB, Senior: Returning All-American (2nd team AFCA, 3rd team AP) after leading SEC with four interceptions. Was also named All-SEC first team. Was Lott Trophy player of the week for his performance in the Iron Bowl. 

Kenyatta Jackson, Ohio State, DE, Senior: Made 11.5 tackles for a loss last season, among 28 total. Contributor in every game the last two seasons, including the Buckeyes national championship in 2025.

Jamel Johnson, TCU, Safety, Senior: Team leader in interceptions (5) in 2025, started every game at safety and totaled 96 tackles with three for a loss. 

Kelley Jones, Mississippi St, CB, Junior: All-SEC Third team in 2025 after making two interceptions with nine passes broken up. 2x SEC Academic Honor Roll. Projected 1st round NFL pick. 

Clev Lubin, Louisville, DL, Senior: Third team All-ACC last season when his 8.5 sacks ranked fourth in the conference. Also had 13.5 tackles for a loss. Academic All-ACC in 2025, and a two-time honor roll student. Frequent volunteer in the Louisville community at food drives and elementary school visits, among others. 

Zach Lutmer, Iowa, DB, Junior: Hawkeyes reigning defensive MVP was a second team All-Big Ten (coaches) selection in 2025. 2x Academic All-Big Ten. One of two sophomores on national leadership council last year. Received Team Hustle award each of the last two seasons.  

Jermaine Matthews Jr., Ohio State, CB, Senior: Third Team All-Big Ten selection after totaling two interceptions last year on a defense with several national stars, including 2025 Lott Trophy winner Caleb Downs. 

Luke Mergott, Duke, LB, Junior: Returning starter, who did not become a starter until week 5 last season. Made 4th quarter interceptions to seal the ACC title and the Sun Bowl games. Two-time Academic All-ACC. 

Leonard Moore, Notre Dame, CB, Junior:Consensus All-American in 2025, Lott Trophy semifinalist. Led team with five interceptions with seven pass breakups and forced a fumble. 2024 FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year.

John Nestor, Minnesota, DB, Senior: Led the Big Ten with six interceptions (3rd most in program history), returned one for a touchdown and broke up six passes with a fumble recovery in 2025. Began career at Iowa where he was a two-time hustle award recipient. 

Marcus Ratcliffe, Texas A&M, Safety, Senior: Three interceptions in 2025 were eighth most in SEC, was also Aggies third leading tackler (48) and nominated Defensive Newcomer of the year. Began career at San Diego State where he was Aztecs Most Outstanding Defensive Freshman.

Quincy Rhodes Jr, Arkansas, Edge, Senior: Led Razorbacks last season with 15.5 tackles for a loss, including eight sacks. Had three multi-sack games en route to All-SEC second team honors.

Ben Roberts, Texas Tech, LB, Senior: Two-time All-Big 12 selection and reigning Big 12 championship game Most Outstanding Player after making two interceptions in win over BYU to clinch spot in College Football Playoff. Red Raiders 2nd leading tackler last season. 2023 Freshman All-American. 

Ellis Robinson IV, Georgia, DB, Sophomore: Returning FWAA Defensive Freshman of the Year and consensus Freshman All-American, to go with All-SEC second team (AP) honors after leading the SEC with four interceptions. Broke up two passes in SEC title game win over Alabama.

Tony Rojas, Penn State, LB, Junior: An All-Big Ten selection in 2024, Rojas was limited to just 4 games in 2025 due to injury. Rojas’ three interceptions in 2024 were sixth most in the Big Ten. He also regularly volunteers at his church.

Jamari Sharpe, Indiana, DB, Senior: Interception in CFP National championship game sealed the Hoosiers title in win over Miami, his 2nd career interception. Also had a key tackle for loss vs Oregon in the semifinal. Engineering major. 

Colin Simmons, Texas, Edge, Junior: Led SEC in sacks last season (12) as part of All-American (second team) and All-SEC (first team, coaches) campaign. Was named 2024 Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year and was a Freshman All-American that season. 

Tre Smith, Arizona, DL, Senior: Missed most of 2025 due to injury. Was 2023 Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Award recipient and a President’s scholar in 2022. Was also first team All-Mountain West at San Jose State in 2023 prior to transferring to Arizona. \

Smith Snowden, Michigan, CB, Junior: Transfer from Utah where he was second team All-Biog 12 with 11 passes defended (9 PBU, 2 INT). Also started two games on offense last season. Voted by teammates as Utes most inspiring player in 2025.

Dylan Stewart, South Carolina, Edge, Junior: All-SEC second team (coaches) and honorable mention All-American (Phil Steele). Had 12.0 tackles for a loss with 4.5 sacks. Was a Freshman All-American in 2024. 2x Academic Honor Roll. 

Jahkeem Stewart, USC, DT, Sophomore: Freshman All-American (FWAA & PFF) in 2025 after recording 7.5 tackles for a loss, including 1.5 sacks. Was #1 recruit in nation for 2026, however reclassified to 2025 to begin college career early last season. 

Tyrique Tucker, Indiana, DL, Senior: Third team All-American (AP), First team All-Big Ten (coaches and media) and Academic All-Big Ten in 2025 as part of national championship season. Brother, Diamonte, was an All-American linebacker at James Madison. 

Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon, LB, Senior: All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2025 leading Ducks to College Football Playoff Semifinal. Was a first team All-Big Ten selection as a sophomore when he led Oregon with 10.5 sacks and was a finalist for Polynesian Player of the Year. 

Cade Uluave, BYU, LB, Senior: Transfer from Cal who recorded 97 tackles, with three sacks, and four passes defended in first team All-ACC season. Has made 237 career tackles. Was All-ACC honorable mention in 2024. Was the Pac 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2023.

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame, LB, Junior: Led Irish with 7.5 tackles for a loss, including three sacks last season. Was also Notre Dame’s fourth leading tackler (48). Had a sack and recovered a fumble vs USC.  Helps to feed homeless. 

A’Mauri Washington, Oregon, DL, Senior: All Big Ten (third team, coaches & media) last season. Eight pass breakups were most among Big Ten defensive linemen and sixth most overall. Also had 33 tackles, 4.5 for a loss, and 1.5 sacks. 

Whit Weeks, LSU, LB, Senior: Returning permanent team captain, who missed five games due to injury last season. Was a first team All-SEC member (coaches & media) in 2024 when he recorded 125 tackles, second most in SEC that season. 

Taylor Wein, Oklahoma, DL, Junior: All-SEC second team member (coaches). Had 15.0 tackles for a loss, including seven sacks in 2025. 2024 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. 

Sahir West, UCLA, DL, Sophomore: Transfer from James Madison where he was a Freshman All-American (The Athletic), Sun Belt Freshman of the Year and second team all-conference. Finance major.

Damon Wilson, Miami, DL, Senior: Second team All-SEC at Missouri last season before transferring to Miami this winter. Nine sacks were third most in SEC in 2025. Began career at Georgia. 

Luke Kuechly Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

2011 Lott IMPACT® Trophy winner is first in Lott Trophy history to be chosen for Canton.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Feb. 9, 2026 — Luke Kuechly, the 2011 winner of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy, has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his second year of eligibility. Kuechly is the first winner of the Lott Trophy to join the award’s namesake, Ronnie Lott, with enshrinement in Canton. 

Kuechly led the nation in tackles twice while at Boston College, before making an immediate impact in the NFL. The ninth overall selection by the Carolina Panthers was named NFL Rookie of the Year in 2012, the next year he was selected as the leagues Defensive Player of the Year, was named All-Pro and was picked for the Pro Bowl. Kuechly would ultimately be chosen All-Pro five times and to the Pro Bowl seven times before his retirement in 2019. Kuechly was also named to the NFLs All-Decade team for the 2010s. 

Other members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 include Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adam Vinatieri. 

Fellow Hall of Famer and Panthers legend Julius Peppers informed Kuechly of his selection. Peppers was drafted in 2002, two years prior to the inception of the Lott Trophy. 

JJ Watt was the 2010 winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, he will become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2028. 

Mike White, founding board member of Lott Trophy, dies at 89

White was the head football coach at Illinois, Cal, and of the Oakland Raiders 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dec. 15, 2025 — Mike White, a two-time national collegiate coach of the year and founding member of the Lott IMPACT® Trophy has died at the age of 89.

“The Lott IMPACT Trophy is saddened to learn of the passing of Mike White, an integral board member, who served as he coached, with fervor, determination and joy. We extend our condolences to his wife Marilyn and children Chris, Matt, and Carrie.” 

Coach White was a founding member of the Lott IMPACT Trophy board of directors from 2004 and was honored in May at the Watch List luncheon with a proclamation from the City of Newport Beach for his service to the community. 

The Ohio State University’s Caleb Downs Named Winner of Lott IMPACT Trophy Presented by Allied Universal

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dec. 7, 2025 — Caleb Downs from The Ohio State University has been named winner of the Lott IMPACT^® Trophy presented by Allied Universal^®. A junior safety for the Buckeyes, Downs is a reigning national champion and previous Lott Trophy finalist. He led the Buckeyes to another Big Ten title with the most interceptions and fourth most tackles in America’s top defense.

The announcement was made today at the 22nd annual Lott IMPACT Trophy Award event held at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Calif. Televised nationally on the CBS Sports Network, the awards presentation was hosted by Rick Neuheisel, renown football coach and analyst, alongside CBS Sports reporter Jordan Giorgio.

The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football who exhibits the characteristics of Ronnie Lott by making an IMPACT on and off the field. IMPACT is an acronym for integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.

Other finalists for the 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal included C.J. Allen (University of Georgia), Rueben Bain (University of Miami), and Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech University).

Downs joins James Laurinaitis (2008) as the second winner of the Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal from The Ohio State University.

The four finalists were presented with commemorative Axia watches.

Previous Winners of the Lott IMPACT Trophy

2024 — Travis Hunter, University of Colorado
2023 — Junior Colson, University of Michigan
2022 — Will Anderson Jr., University of Alabama
2021 — Aidan Hutchinson, University of Michigan
2020 — Paddy Fisher, Northwestern University
2019 — Derek Brown, Auburn University
2018 — Josh Allen, University of Kentucky
2017 — Josey Jewell, University of Iowa
2016 — Jabrill Peppers, University of Michigan
2015 — Carl Nassib, Penn State University
2014 — Eric Kendricks, University of California, Los Angeles
2013 — Anthony Barr, University of California, Los Angeles
2012 — Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
2011 — Luke Kuechly, Boston College
2010 — J.J. Watt, University of Wisconsin
2009 — Jerry Hughes, Texas Christian University
2008 — James Laurinaitis, The Ohio State University
2007 — Glenn Dorsey, Louisiana State University
2006 — Dante Hughes, University of California, Berkley
2005 — DeMeco Ryans, University of Alabama
2004 — David Pollack, University of Georgia

Alabama’s Hubbard named Week 14 Lott IMPACT® Trophy Player of the Week

Hubbard had and interception and forced the game sealing fumble in 27-20 Iron Bowl win 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dec. 4, 2025 — The Lott IMPACT® Trophy presented by Allied Universal®, announced today Bray Hubbard, a safety from University of Alabama, has been named Player of the Week for Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Hubbard forced the game sealing fumble, to go with an interception and two solo tackles in the Crimson Tides 27-20 win over rival Auburn in the “Iron Bowl.”

A native of Ocean Springs, Miss., Hubbard’s four interceptions on the season are tied for most in the SEC. Now is in his junior campaign, Hubbard is also Alabama’s third leading tackler.

As part of the recognition, Allied Universal, in conjunction with the Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation, will make a donation to Alabama’s general scholarship fund in Hubbard’s honor.

The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be awarded on December 7, at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Calif. in a live television broadcast on CBS Sports Network at 7pm EST. The show will be hosted by Rick Neuheisel, along with reporter Jordan Giorgio. The finalists for the event are CJ Allen (Georgia), Rueben Bain (Miami), Caleb Downs (Ohio State) and Jacob Rodriguez (Texas Tech). 

Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 14:

• Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State- Three tackles, two solo, with a pass broken up. Held #15 Michigan to 63 passing yards to win “The Game” 27-9. 
• Treydan Stukes, DB, Arizona- Had an interception to go with three tackles in “Territorial Cup” win over #20 Arizona State 23-7. 
• Chris Victor, LB, California- Had two sacks, among three tackles for a loss, seven total, in Bears 38-35 upset of #21 SMU.