Who are the Best Players of Bowl Season? We Ranked Top 25 Stars in Non-CFP Bowl Games
Though the College Football Playoff is full of some of the biggest names in the sport, the rest of the more than two dozen bowl games have plenty of stars taking the field, too, and we're highlighting the best players to watch in non-CFP bowl games.
While the LA Bowl is already in the rearview mirror and included a superstar talent in Washington's Denzel Boston, there are still more than 30 games to be played featuring everyone from a Heisman Trophy runner-up to an award-winning kicker from Japan.
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👀 Best players to watch in non-CFP bowl games (top 25)
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No. 1: Diego Pavia, QB (Vanderbilt)
- Bowl game: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (noon ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 7-UDFA
- Key stat to know: Top 10 in the country in big-time throw rate (6.6%)
The Heisman Trophy runner-up is nothing if not entertaining, both on and off the field. Whether you view him as a saviour of what was once one of the worst Power Four programs in the country or the villain of college football, Diego Pavia is must-watch TV. Between his story from no-star recruit to All-American, and his Johnny Manziel-like style of play, Pavia has been one of the faces of college football the last two seasons. And you just know, he's going to go out with a bang.
No. 2: Makai Lemon, WR (USC)
- Bowl game: Alamo Bowl vs. TCU
- How to watch: Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 1
- Key stat to know: No. 1 in the country in first down catches (50)
There's a fairly good chance Makai Lemon, the Biletnikoff Award winner, will opt out. He's a projected first-round pick, and two of his teammates, wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane and safety Kamari Ramsey, recently declared. However, if Lemon does suit up, he's going to put on a show against TCU. Lemon seems to catch everything in traffic and is a chain-moving savant that's drawn comparisons to Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks.
No. 3: Ahmad Hardy, RB (Missouri)
- Bowl game: Gator Bowl vs. Virginia
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Top 100 (2027)
- Key stat to know: Leads the Power Four in rushing yards after contact (1,111)
While Jeremiyah Love gets the attention as a Heisman finalist and likely top 20 pick this April, it's Ahmad Hardy who leads the Power Four in rushing yards (1,560). The Louisiana Monroe transfer, who won Sun Belt Freshman of the Year last season, has had no problem acclimating to the SEC this year and earned All-American honors. Hardy's contact balance is absurd, and he's going to be one of the top running backs in the 2027 NFL Draft.
No. 4: Spencer Fano, OT (Utah)
- Bowl game: Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 1
- Key stat to know: Has not allowed a sack this season
The Outland Trophy winner is expected to be the first offensive lineman drafted in April after putting together a second-straight season of dominance at Utah. With Fano leading the way, the Utes have the best rushing offense in the Power Four, averaging a whopping 269.8 rushing yards per game. With the Las Vegas Bowl being Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham's last game before retirement, there's a real shot that Fano plays.
No. 5: Iowa's entire offensive line
- Bowl game: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (noon ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Gennings Dunker, Logan Jones, Beau Stephens (all top 200 picks)
- Key stat to know: Starting five credited with allowing just four total sacks
One of three finalists for the Joe Moore Award, given annually to the best offensive line in football, Iowa's got a nasty group of hog mollies up front. Both center Logan Jones and left guard Beau Stephens are first-team All-Americans, while right tackle Gennings Dunker is projected to be a top 100 pick in April. And sophomores Trevor Lauck (left tackle) and Kade Pieper (right guard) will both likely be viewed as All-American candidates next season. Kirk Ferentz remains one of the best offensive line developers in football, and his entire starting five will be playing on Sundays.
No. 6: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF (Toledo)
- Bowl game: Boca Raton Bowl vs. Louisville
- How to watch: Tuesday, Dec. 23 (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Allowing 50.3 NFL QB rating in coverage
Though not quite as dominant as Quinyon Mitchell was at Toledo before becoming a first-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is expected to be the first Group of Six player drafted in April. He's one of the most flashy defenders in the country with his range in coverage and propensity for laying the wood on ball carriers. EMW joins Mitchell, Brett Kern, and Chester Taylor as the only Rockets to earn All-American honors since 2000.
No. 7: Skyler Bell, WR (UConn)
- Bowl game: Fenway Bowl vs. Army
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (2:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Leads country in YAC (835)
The talent at UConn this season is jaw-dropping, and atop the list of stars is Skyler Bell. The Bilietnikoff Award finalist is an elite playmaker after the catch and ranks top three in pretty much every receiving category this season. You could put Bell's 10 best highlights up against any player in the country. He's such a special athlete that if he plays in the Fenway Bowl, he might end up getting himself drafted by the Boston Red Sox.
No. 8: Eli Stowers, TE (Vanderbilt)
- Bowl game: ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Iowa
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (noon ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Top 150
- Key stat to know: Leads all tight ends in receiving yards (769)
The story of Pavia can't be told without Eli Stowers, who has been the Vanderbilt stars' favorite target dating back to their days at New Mexico State. A former quarterback at Texas A&M, Stowers transferred to New Mexico State and turned into one of the best tight ends in the country with Pavia throwing to him. He's this year's John Mackey Award winner, given to the best tight end in the country, and took home the "Academic Heisman" (William V. Campbell Trophy). Stowers will be one of the first tight ends drafted in April.
No. 9: Haynes King, QB (Georgia Tech)
- Bowl game: Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. BYU
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Round 6-UDFA
- Key stat to know: Third-most 15-plus-yard runs among QBs (14)
You could call Haynes King the Pavia of the ACC with the way he's helped lead the turnaround at Georgia Tech with his gutsy play. King is among the toughest players in the country, playing through numerous injuries over the last three seasons. A former Jimbo Fisher recruit at Texas A&M, King has become one of the best players in Yellow Jackets history under Brent Key, ranking No. 3 in school history in both passing TDs (53) and rushing TDs (36).
No. 10: Clev Lubin, EDGE (Louisville)
- Bowl game: Boca Raton Bowl vs. Toledo
- How to watch: Tuesday, Dec. 23 (2 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 3-5
- Key stat to know: Fifth-most pressures in the country (59)
Quietly one of the best transfer additions in the country, Clev Lubin has been unblockable all season for Louisville. The three-time transfer began his career at Army before winning a community college national title at Iowa Western in 2023 and earning first-team All-Sun Belt at Coastal Carolina last year. Lubin's ridiculous athleticism and lack of length will probably remind some of another former Louisville pass rusher, Elvis Dumervil.
No. 11: Drew Mestemaker, QB (North Texas)
- Bowl game: New Mexico Bowl vs. San Diego State
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (5:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: TBD (freshman)
- Key stat to know: Leads country in passing yards (4,129)
With North Texas head coach Eric Morris leaving for the Oklahoma State job, it seems unlikely Drew Mestemaker will remain with the Mean Green; however, it sounds like he'll play in the bowl game. He's a name to know, regardless, especially for fans of Power Four programs looking for a QB with NFL potential. Mestemaker guided the best offense in the G6 this season, and his story is unbelievable. The Burlsworth Trophy winner, given to the best walk-on in the country, wasn't even a starter in high school.
No. 12: Colin Simmons, EDGE (Texas)
- Bowl game: Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Round 1 (2027)
- Key stat to know: Sixth-most sacks in the country (11)
Since the day he stepped on the field as a true freshman last season at Texas, Colin Simmons has lived up to his billing as a five-star recruit. After earning Freshman All-American honors last season, the 19-year-old added first-team All-SEC to his resume this season. Simmons' combo of burst and bend is why he's expected to be shaking NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's hand on stage during the NFL draft in 2027.
No. 13: Zion Young, EDGE (Missouri)
- Bowl game: Gator Bowl vs. Virginia
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Top 50
- Key stat to know: 14th-most pressures in the country (48)
The face and voice of Missouri's underrated defense, Zion Young, is one of the best defensive linemen in the country. The 6-foot-5, 262-pounder is a physically imposing pass rusher who wins with length and strength. The Michigan State transfer is a potential first-round pick this April after taking the SEC by storm the last two seasons with 20.5 TFLs. If he plays in the Gator Bowl, he should give Chandler Morris and Virginia's offense fits.
No. 14: Darian Mensah, QB (Duke)
- Bowl game: Sun Bowl vs. Arizona State
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (2 p.m. ET, CBS)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Fifth-most TD passes in country (30)
A recent report stated that Darian Mensah, a redshirt sophomore, might declare for the NFL draft. That's how good the Tulane transfer has been in his first season in the Power Four, which included leading Duke to an upset ACC Championship win. Despite being just 20 years old, Mensah already has 24 starts under his belt, making him an interesting combo of youth and experience for NFL evaluators. It also doesn't hurt that he has first-round arm talent.
No. 15: Caleb Tiernan, OT (Northwestern)
- Bowl game: GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Central Michigan
- How to watch: Friday, Dec. 26 (1 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Top 50
- Key stat to know: Allowing just one pressure per game
Northwestern has put two first-round offensive linemen into the NFL since 2021 (Rashawn Slater and Peter Skoronski), and Caleb Tiernan will have a chance to be next. At worst, Tiernan is a mid-Day 2 pick and has been the steadiest player on Northwestern's roster during a strange time in the program's history. He's played nearly 3,000 snaps over the last four years and will be one of the most experienced players drafted in April.
No. 16: Jake Golday, LB (Cincinnati)
- Bowl game: Liberty Bowl vs. Navy
- How to watch: Friday, Jan. 2
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Ninth-most coverage stops in the country (19)
With QB Brendan Sorsby hitting the transfer portal, Jake Golday is by far the best player on Cincinnati this bowl season. Not only is this a fun matchup to watch, an NFL-level linebacker taking on Navy's explosive triple-option offense, but Golday has one of the better bowl season stories. He was a zero-star recruit who began his career as a defensive end at Central Arkansas before transferring to the Bearcats and ultimately becoming a first-team All-Big 12 linebacker.
No. 17: Arch Manning, QB (Texas)
- Bowl game: Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Round 1 (2027)
- Key stat to know: Top 20 in the country in TD passes (24)
Sure, Arch Manning didn't live up to the preseason hype as the Heisman Trophy favorite and projected No. 1 pick, but those were always unrealistic expectations for a QB that didn't even have a road start under his belt. And while he got off to a bumpy start, Peyton and Eli's nephew finally began to look like the prince that was promised down the stretch.
In Manning's last five games of the season, he combined for 14 total touchdowns and beat two top 10 teams. If he lights up a distraught Michigan program in the Citrus Bowl, Manning mania will be back in full force ahead of next season.
No. 18: Chris Johnson, CB (San Diego State)
- Bowl game: New Mexico Bowl vs. North Texas
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (5:45 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Allowing 16.1 NFL QB rating in coverage
San Diego State has the best defense in the Group of Six this season, and Chris Johnson is the biggest reason why. The All-American is as close as it gets to a shutdown corner in today's day and age, and gave up just 185 receiving yards all season. He's the type of player that slides slightly in the draft due to athletic testing and then ends up starting as a rookie. Johnson also has one of the funnest bowl matchups in the country against Mestemaker, assuming both play.
No. 19: Jayden Maiava, QB (USC)
- Bowl game: Alamo Bowl vs. TCU
- How to watch: Tuesday, Dec. 30 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-4 (2027)
- Key stat to know: Leads country in QBR (91.3)
Poke fun at Lincoln Riley all you want for missing the College Football Playoff yet again at USC, but you cannot deny that the man is a QB whisperer. Though Jayden Maiava doesn't have a Heisman (yet) like Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Caleb Williams, he's been a breakout star for the Trojans this season. Maiava, the former Mountain West Player of the Year at UNLV, is one of the most efficient passers in the country in his first full season guiding the Trojans. And he's already announced he'll be back at USC next season.
No. 20: LJ Martin, RB (BYU)
- Bowl game: Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Georgia Tech
- How to watch: Saturday, Dec. 27 (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Round 4-6
- Key stat to know: Fifth-most rushing yards after contact in the country (893)
The combo of LJ Martin and Bear Bachmeier is a linebacker's worst nightmare, with both being absolute bruisers in the run game. But for as good as Bachmeier has been as a freshman, Martin has been the key to BYU's magical season. He's like a James Conner clone with his physical, upright running style, and he often seeks out contact to send a message to defenders. Watching him against a flimsy Georgia Tech defense with an edible mascot on the line will be a treat.
No. 21: Derrick Moore, EDGE (Michigan)
- Bowl game: Citrus Bowl vs. Texas
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 31 (3 p.m. ET, ABC)
- NFL draft projection: Round 2-3
- Key stat to know: Ninth-most sacks in the Power Four (10)
The jury is still out on who Michigan will have in the Citrus Bowl following the Sherrone Moore situation, but it wouldn't be a shock to see Derrick Moore play. The senior is a team captain and is one of the last pieces left from the Wolverines' championship run two seasons ago. Moore plays with his hair on fire as a pass rusher and is the tone setter for one of the best defenses in the Big Ten.
No. 22: Nadame Tucker, EDGE (Western Michigan)
- Bowl game: Myrtle Beach Bowl vs. Kennesaw State
- How to watch: Friday, Dec. 19 (11 a.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 4-7
- Key stat to know: Leads country in pass rush win rate (28.4%)
You'd be hard-pressed to find a more dominant defensive player in the Group of Six this season than Nadame Tucker. The JUCO and Houston transfer is a terror off the edge for a Western Michigan team that just won its first MAC Championship in a decade. Tucker, the MAC Defensive Player of the Year, had 3 TFLs and 2.5 sacks in that championship win to bring his nation-leading totals to 21 TFLs and 14.5 sacks.
No. 23: Cam Cook, RB (Jacksonville State)
- Bowl game: Salute to Veterans Bowl vs. Troy
- How to watch: Tuesday, Dec. 16 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 6-UDFA
- Key stat to know: Leads country in forced missed tackles (103)
When Cam Cook, TCU's leading rusher in 2024, transferred from a Power Four program to a G6 that had just lost its head coach, it was a bit of a head-scratcher. But clearly, Cook knew if he went to Jacksonville State, he would get absolutely fed as the bell cow for Charles Kelly's team. It paid off for Cook and Kelly, with the Gamecocks' star being the most productive running back in the country this season and the highlight of Weekday CUSA games in October.
No. 24: Devon Marshall, CB (NC State)
- Bowl game: Gasparilla Bowl vs. Memphis
- How to watch: Friday, Dec. 19 (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: Round 5-7
- Key stat to know: Leads country in forced incompletions (16)
There's a strong argument that Devon Marshall was snubbed of All-American honors. He had absurd ball production this season for NC State and turned in arguably the best single-game performance of any defensive back in the country against Florida State. Marshall was targeted 14 times and gave up just four receptions for 68 yards while forcing seven incompletions and picking off two passes. That game put him on the NFL radar in a major way.
T-No. 25: Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, QB (Cal)
- Bowl game: Hawaii Bowl vs. Cal
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 24 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: TBD (freshman)
- Key stat to know: Leads country in big-time throws (28)
For those who love late-night football, they got to enjoy watching Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele in ACC after dark games all season. That's where JKS first started making some noise with his eye-popping arm talent. The freshman has been so good that he's helped Cal fans feel better about losing Heisman-winner Fernando Mendoza to Indiana, and JKS has already confirmed he'll be the Calgorithm's muse next season by announcing his return. It should be extra fun to watch him in the Hawaii Bowl, too, with JKS being from the Aloha State.
T-No. 25: Kansei Matsuzawa, K (Hawaii)
- Bowl game: Hawaii Bowl vs. Cal
- How to watch: Wednesday, Dec. 24 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- NFL draft projection: UDFA
- Key stat to know: 25-for-26 on field goals
The legend of the "Tokyo Toe" is one of the coolest stories this college football season. The 26-year-old spent years teaching himself how to kick using YouTube and began his career at Division III Hocking College before walking on at Hawaii in 2023 and eventually earning a scholarship last year. This year, Matsuzawa was one of the most important pieces of the Rainbow Warriors' turnaround under Timmy Chang, earning Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year and All-American honors.
⭐ Top 25 non-CFP bowl players
| Rank | Player, POS | School | Bowl game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Pavia, QB | Vanderbilt | ReliaQuest Bowl (vs. Iowa) |
| 2 | Makai Lemon, WR | USC | Alamo Bowl (vs. TCU) |
| 3 | Ahmad Hardy, RB | Missouri | Gator Bowl (vs. Virginia) |
| 4 | Spencer Fano, OT | Utah | Las Vegas Bowl (vs. Nebraska) |
| 5 | Iowa's offensive line | Iowa | ReliaQuest Bowl (vs. Vanderbilt) |
| 6 | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, SAF | Toledo | Boca Raton Bowl (vs. Louisville) |
| 7 | Skyler Bell, WR | UConn | Fenway Bowl (vs. Army) |
| 8 | Eli Stowers, TE | Vanderbilt | ReliaQuest Bowl (vs. Iowa) |
| 9 | Haynes King, QB | Georgia Tech | Pop-Tarts Bowl (vs. BYU) |
| 10 | Clev Lubin, EDGE | Louisville | Boca Raton Bowl (vs. Toledo) |
| 11 | Drew Mestermaker, QB | North Texas | New Mexico Bowl (vs. San Diego State) |
| 12 | Colin Simmons, EDGE | Texas | Citrus Bowl (vs. Michigan) |
| 13 | Zion Young, EDGE | Missouri | Gator Bowl (vs. Virginia) |
| 14 | Darian Mensah, QB | Duke | Sun Bowl (vs. Arizona State) |
| 15 | Caleb Tiernan, OT | Northwestern | GameAbove Sports Bowl (vs. Central Michigan) |
| 16 | Jake Golday, LB | Cincinnati | Liberty Bowl (vs. Navy) |
| 17 | Arch Manning, QB | Texas | Citrus Bowl (vs. Michigan) |
| 18 | Chris Johnson, CB | San Diego State | New Mexico Bowl (vs. North Texas) |
| 19 | Jayden Maiava, QB | USC | Alamo Bowl (vs. TCU) |
| 20 | LJ Martin, RB | BYU | Pop-Tarts Bowl (vs. Georgia Tech) |
| 21 | Derrick Moore, EDGE | Michigan | Citrus Bowl (vs. Texas) |
| 22 | Nadame Tucker, EDGE | Western Michigan | Myrtle Beach Bowl (vs. Kennesaw State) |
| 23 | Cam Cook, RB | Jacksonville State | Salute to Veterans Bowl (vs. Troy) |
| 24 | Devon Marshall, CB | NC State | Gasparilla Bowl (vs. Memphis) |
| T-25 | Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, QB | Cal | Hawaii Bowl (vs. Hawaii) |
| T-25 | Kansei Matsuzawa, K | Hawaii | Hawaii Bowl (vs. Cal) |
💎 Honorable mentions: Best of the rest in non-CFP bowl games
- Anthony Colandrea, QB, UNLV (Frisco Bowl vs. Ohio)
- Bear Bachmeier, QB, BYU (Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Georgia Tech)
- Blake Horvath, QB, Navy (Liberty Bowl vs. Cincinnati)
- Brendon Lewis, QB, Memphis (Gasparilla Bowl vs. NC State)
- Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson (Pinstripe Bowl vs. Penn State)
- Devon Dampier, QB, Utah (Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska)
- Joe Fagnano, QB, UConn (Fenway Bowl vs. Army)
- Joey Aguilar, QB, Tennessee (Music City Bowl vs. Illinois)
- Josh Hoover, QB, TCU (Alamo Bowl vs. USC)
- Mason Heintschel, QB, Pittsburgh (Military Bowl vs. East Carolina)
- Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona (Holiday Bowl vs. SMU)
- Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest (Duke's Mayo Bowl vs. Mississippi State)
- DeSean Bishop, RB, Tennesse (Music City Bowl vs. Illinois)
- Hollywood Smothers, RB, NC State (Gasparilla Bowl vs. Memphis)
- Kaytron Allen, RB, Penn State (Pinstripe Bowl vs. Clemson)
- J'Mari Taylor, RB, Virginia (Gator Bowl vs. Missouri)
- Kejon Owens, RB, FIU (First Responder Bowl vs. UTSA)
- Robert Henry, RB, UTSA (First Responder Bowl vs. FIU)
- Sieh Bangura, RB, Ohio (Frisco Bowl vs. UNLV)
- Beau Sparks, WR, Texas State (Armed Forces Bowl vs. Rice)
- Camden Brown, WR, Georgia Southern (Birmingham Bowl vs. Appalachian State)
- Cooper Barkate, WR, Duke (Sun Bowl vs. Arizona State)
- Eli Heidenreich, WR/RB, Navy (Liberty Bowl vs. Cincinnati)
- Eric McAlister, WR, TCU (Alamo Bowl vs. USC)
- Wyatt Young, WR, North Texas (New Mexico Bowl vs. San Diego State)
- Justin Joly, TE, NC State (Gasparilla Bowl vs. Memphis)
- Tanner Koziol, TE, Houston (Texas Bowl vs. LSU)
- Brian Parker, OL, Duke (Sun Bowl vs. Arizona State)
- Caleb Lomu, OL, Utah (Las Vegas Bowl vs. Nebraska)
- JC Davis, OL, Illinois (Music City Bowl vs. Tennessee)
- Keagen Trost, OL, Missouri (Gator Bowl vs. Virginia)
- Keylan Rutledge, OL, Georgia Tech (Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. BYU)
- Trevor Goosby, OL, Texas (Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan)
- Will Jeffcoat, OL, Army (Fenway Bowl vs. UConn)
- Anthony Smith, DL, Minnesota (Rate Bowl vs. New Mexico)
- Dani Dennis-Sutton, DL, Penn State (Pinstripe Bowl vs. Clemson)
- Donnie Smith, DL, Troy (Salute to Veterans Bowl vs. Jacksonville State)
- Keyshawn James-Newby, DL, New Mexico (Rate Bowl vs. Minnesota)
- Michael Heldman, DL, Central Michigan (GameAbove Sports Bowl vs. Central Michigan)
- Trey White, DL, San Diego State (New Mexico Bowl vs. North texas)
- Bryun Parham, LB, UConn (Fenway Bowl vs. Army)
- Caden Fordham, LB, NC State (Gasparilla Bowl vs. Memphis)
- Jack Kelly, LB, BYU (Pop-Tarts Bowl vs. Georgia Tech)
- Jake Golday, LB, Cincinnati (Liberty Bowl vs. Navy)
- Jaxton Eck, LB, New Mexico (Rate Bowl vs. Minnesota)
- Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh (Military Bowl vs. East Carolina)
- Mac Harris, LB, South Florida (Cure Bowl vs. Old Dominion)
- Rasheem Biles, LB, Pittsburgh (Military Bowl vs. East Carolina)
- Brent Austin, CB, Cal (Hawaii Bowl vs. Hawaii)
- Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee (Music City Bowl vs. Illinois)
- Hezekiah Masses, CB, Cal (Hawaii Bowl vs. Hawaii)
- Jarvis Lee, CB, South Florida (Cure Bowl vs. Old Dominion)
- Josh Moten, CB, Southern Miss (New Orleans Bowl vs. Western Kentucky)
- Keith Abney II, CB, Arizona State (Sun Bowl vs. Duke)
- Treydan Stukes, CB, Arizona (Holiday Bowl vs. SMU)
- AJ Haulcy, SAF, LSU (Texas Bowl vs. Houston)
- Ahmaad Moses, SAF, SMU (Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona)
- Jakari Foster, SAF, Louisiana Tech (Independence Bowl vs. Coastal Carolina)
- Kaden Wetjen, RS, Iowa (ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Vanderbilt)
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