College Football Week 7 Highlights: Top Players and Teams

In Week 7 of the 2026 college football season, notable performances emerged from players across the nation, particularly from Wake Forest, Texas State, and LSU.

Gio Lopez, the quarterback for Wake Forest, was recognized as the Quarterback of the Week after completing 16 of 23 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns in a victory over Cal. He achieved a PFF passing grade of 92.7.

Texas State's Torrance Burgess Jr. earned the Offensive Player of the Week title, averaging 9.3 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns, while LSU's Jordan Ross was named Defensive Player of the Week for his performance that included three sacks and a forced fumble in a shutout against Mississippi State.