College Football Week 6 Highlights: Top Players and Performances

In Week 6 of the 2026 college football season, notable performances emerged, particularly from Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita and Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam.

Noah Fifita excelled in Arizona's victory over West Virginia, completing 16 of 23 passes for 341 yards, achieving a 10.7% big-time throw rate without any turnovers. Iowa's Kamari Moulton was recognized as the Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 208 yards and forcing 16 missed tackles in a win against Washington. Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam earned Defensive Player of the Week honors for his impressive pass-rushing performance against Arkansas, where he recorded six pressures and a batted pass.

Additionally, Boise State's offensive line demonstrated strong performance against Fresno State, allowing only two pressures on 36 pass-blocking snaps while supporting a robust rushing attack.