Top 10 college football players of Week 12: Big week for quarterbacks

The college football players of the week from Week 12, include top quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Anthony Gordon among other standouts

The top quarterbacks especially shined in Week 12 as Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields and Anthony Gordon showed why they are some of the best in the country with fantastic outings.

One quarterback who came out of nowhere for an amazing game was Kaleb Barker who posted six passing touchdowns against Texas State. Barker has actually had an impressive season posting up a minimal number of mistakes.

The Notre Dame offense busted onto the scene with a phenomenal passing attack between Ian Book and Chase Claypool. The duo combined for four of Book’s five touchdowns and was a huge part of the team’s win over a ranked Navy team.

College football players of the week

Honorable Mentions:

• Najee Harris, RB, Alabama – 17 car, 88 yds, 3 TD
• Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State – 23 att, 122 yds, 2 TD
• Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas – 22/40 att, 273 yds, 3 TD
• Jarret Doege, QB, West Virginia – 20/30 att, 234 yds, 3 TD

10. Jonathan Ward, RB, Central Michigan

• 24 car, 105 yds, 4 TD

Jonathan Ward has a knack for finding the end zone as he has done it all year for the Chippewas. Ward’s touchdown streak is now at six-straight games. The senior back is having a fantastic final campaign with the team.

9. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

• 15/19 att, 305 yds, 4 TD

Rutgers football has been a joke for years and Fields took advantage of arguably the worst team in a Power Five conference. Fields has been outstanding and efficient all season long, something Georgia fans feared after watching him transfer.

8. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson

• 21/27 att, 272 yds, 4 TD

The struggling Trevor Lawrence narrative is officially over. Lawrence has strung together some great performances to remind America why he is one of the best quarterbacks in college football.

7. Shea Patterson, QB, Michigan

• 24/33 att, 384 yds, 4 TD

Michigan has caught fire recently and is making things interesting in the Big Ten thanks to a recent revival from Shea Patterson. With games against Indiana and Ohio State upcoming, it’s time to take over for Patterson and company.

6. Anthony Gordon, QB, Washington State

• 44/60 att, 520 yds, 5 TD, Int

Sixty passing attempts certainly help production, but Anthony Gordon has showcased his arm strength and accuracy all season long. With the departure of Gardner Minshew, Gordon has proved himself this season under Mike Leach.

5. Ian Book, QB, Notre Dame

• 14/20 att, 284 yds, 5 TD

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may not be a playoff team, but they have had a solid year led by Ian Book. Flashing production with both his legs and arm, Book has been one of the many bright spots for Brian Kelly.

4. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame

• 7 rec, 117 yds, 4 TD

Back-to-back Notre Dame players as Charles Claypool was one of the beneficiaries of an outstanding game from Ian Book. Catching four touchdowns and over 100 yards receiving, Claypool had his best game of the season against Navy.

3. Evan Hull, RB, Northwestern

• 24 car, 220 yds, 4 TD

The ground and pound Northwestern Wildcats were able to execute its game plan to perfection with a breakout performance from Evan Hull. The freshman stepped up in a big way and should receive more touches in the future.

2. Brady White, QB, Memphis

• 22/33 att, 341 yds, 5 TD, Int
• 2 car, 7 yds, TD

Memphis is emerging as the best team in the American conference with sturdy quarterback play from its junior quarterback. White has had a fantastic year and should be in the conversation for top quarterbacks in the country.

1. Kaleb Barker, QB, Troy

• 30/43 att, 363 yds, 6 TD

The unsung hero of the week goes to Kaleb Barker who had a career-high six-touchdown performance against Texas State. Even against some poor teams, Barker has done his job during his senior season.

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