Geoff Schwartz Names Top Week 2 College Football Performers
Geoff Schwartz selected ten college football players who stood out most in Week 2, focusing on film rather than just statistics. The list includes Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker and Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson. Schwartz, a former NFL offensive lineman, also highlights lesser-known linemen who performed well.
Schwartz, a former NFL offensive lineman, chose ten Week 2 standouts by evaluating tape rather than box scores. His list mixes quarterbacks and defenders, plus overlooked linemen whose performances did not always show in stats.
Missouri's Austin Simmons threw for 292 yards and three scores in a 38-21 rivalry road victory over Kansas. Michigan's Bryce Underwood ran 18 times for almost 100 yards and scored a key touchdown in an upset of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker passed for 317 yards and two touchdowns against Oregon, while Oregon linebacker Devon Jackson chased down a 75-yard run and returned an interception nearly 100 yards.
Schwartz's film-based recognition could spotlight players beyond traditional stat leaders, potentially shaping fan discussion, recruiting attention and NFL draft chatter. It may especially benefit lesser-known linemen and defenders, whose contributions are often overlooked. For college football audiences, such analysis could deepen appreciation for positional nuance and give smaller programs or emerging stars broader visibility.