Candidates for Game balls

¢ Dezmon Briscoe had six catches for 176 yards and a touchdown, and many of the yards came after the catch.

¢ James Holt had a nation-leading sixth forced fumble and an interception.

Candidates for Gassers

¢ Marcus Herford continued to struggle as a kick returner, including fielding one that was headed out of bounds, and was flagged for an illegal block in a rare appearance on offense.

¢ Alonso Rojas shanked a couple of punts.