2021 College Football Leaders | College Football at Sports-Reference.com 2021 College Football Leaders 2020 CFB Leaders 2022 CFB Leaders Champions: Georgia (AP, CFP) Heisman Memorial Trophy: Bryce Young ( Alabama) Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award: Luke Fickell ( Cincinnati) AP Preseason #1: Alabama AP Final #1: Georgia 2021 Summary Notable 2021 stats: 79 tackles (54 solo), 3 INT Results and Schedule To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 2023-24 College Football section (about a week before the season starts), . LB, Clemson, Junior Last year's ranking: NR. The fact that Ojulari was selected to wear the coveted No. He burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2019, racking up 6.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss from the interior and looking like a future first-round pick. RB, Clemson, Sophomore When a player illegally re-enters the playing field after stepping out of bounds on the kickoff. He has speed and power and is coming off a 1,099-yard season as a sophomore. Enter your email and we'll send you exclusive predictions and analysis. Last year's ranking: NR. Ringo will forever be remembered by Bulldogs fans for his game-clinching pick-6 that put a bow on Georgia's first national championship in 41 years. Targeting penalties in the top tier of college football reached an all-time high this season, and the Pac-12 and Southeastern conferences had the most players flagged, according to an analysis of . 1 target, but often the only reliable pass catcher. These are penalties related to conduct or safety - hitting a player out of bounds, defenseless receiver, helmet to . Rank Team Penalties; Rank Team Penalties; 1: Eastern Mich. 40: 2: LSU: 47: 3: Kansas: 45: . Statistical data provided by Gracenote. Notable 2021 stats: 1,026 yards, 10 TDs 7 jersey in July signifies what's expected of arguably the most talented player on the roster. Notable 2021 stat: 3 pressures allowed in 378 pass-block snaps Notable 2021 stats: 1,203 yards, 9 TDs The Browns accounted for the majority of the penalties (21) and penalty yards (209), but still came away with a lopsided 42-21 victory. All Rights Reserved. QB, Fresno State, Senior "Alabama coach Nick Saban responds to if the amount of penalties had to do with the crowd noise on Saturday. Simply put, Saban was fortunate to leave Austin, Texas, undefeated. Last year's ranking: NR. He is back and healthy and figures to have his best year yet. He was a Heisman Trophy finalist last season and coach Ryan Day says he has seen growth and maturity from his quarterback. QB, Arkansas, Junior When a player makes unnecessary contact against a player who is in a defenseless position. QB, Tennessee, Senior Johnson started all 13 games for Texas A&M in 2021 as a sophomore. More league info By admin August 16, 2022 info. When the ball is touched illegally after a forward pass. WR, Oklahoma, Junior Alabama Fan. Last year's ranking: NR. WR/TE, Georgia, Sophomore DL, Iowa State, Senior Last year's ranking: NR. When two or more players line up shoulder to shoulder less than two yards apart to perform a block. Allen didn't break out for the Badgers until the fourth game of the season against Illinois. None of them, however, won a Biletnikoff like Addison just did. When rough contact is made towards an opposing player when deemed unnecessary. TeamRankings.com is solely responsible for this site but makes no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of the information herein. Pass rush should be a strength for Notre Dame's defense, and Foskey will lead the effort after recording team-highs in sacks (11) and tackles for loss (12.5) in 2021. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Smith-Njigba led the team with 1,606 receiving yards and had nine receiving touchdowns. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | But after King got hurt early in the season, Van Dyke stepped in and started the final nine games -- earning ACC Rookie of the Year honors after throwing for 2,931 yards, 25 touchdowns and six interceptions. Smith earned second-team All-SEC honors last season, when he started seven games and allowed multiple catches just twice in 11 contests. Berry said. His knowledge of the offense and relationship with QB Caleb Williams should result in a big season in the Pac-12. When a player removes their helmet during a celebration or confrontation. And he has rushed for 859 yards and 11 scores, too. Rk School Seasons Sanctioned Hall recorded 54 tackles (33 solo) for Auburn as a junior in 2021. When a player violates the rule of general sportsmanship. Turner appeared in all 14 of Michigan's games in 2021 -- starting eight. The 24-year-old redshirt senior returns as one of the most experienced quarterbacks in college football. With a healthy Phil Jurkovec back at quarterback and a new offensive coordinator, the belief is the Eagles will utilize Flowers more across the board and put him in position to make plays from multiple spots. Despite catching just 32 passes last year, Mims averaged 22.0 yards per reception (first in Big 12, fourth nationally), finishing with 705 yards and five touchdowns, down from 9 TD catches as a freshman. Florida State Seven Major Infractions: Former rival coach Steve Spurrier once referred to FSU as Free Shoes University, a zinger derived from a 1993 scandal in which nine Florida State players went on an agent-funded shopping spree at Foot Locker. The name is one of the best in college football, but Pool's game is equally stellar. Last year's ranking: NR. 20 overall prospect. In high school, Gilbert became the first tight end to win the Gatorade National Player of the Year. Aidan O'Connell airs it out to Milton Wright for a 53-yard Boilermaker touchdown. It's hard to imagine what he might do in his second season with the Bulldogs if he stays healthy. Football. CB, Iowa, Senior One of the breakout stars a year ago in the SEC, Jefferson played the quarterback position with the mentality of a linebacker. He had 34 tackles with eight pass breakups and two interceptions in 2021. 2013: Players face an automatic ejection on top of the existing 15-yard penalty 2014: If targeting is overturned following replay, then the 15-yard penalty that accompanied the infraction also is . What about all those dudes trying to tackle the Bama QB this fall? After having 10.5 sacks in 2020, he had 11.5 in 2021, setting an Iowa State single-season record. The following are the 2022 NFL Player Penalty Statistics. He guided Jeff Brohm's team to top-five upsets of both Iowa and Michigan State. QB, Florida, Sophomore He has been named a preseason first-team All-American by Phil Steele. Dontayvion Wicks somehow comes up with this catch after briefly catching the football between his legs. Notable 2021 stat: 39 tackles (34 solo), 4 INT Alabama 6.8. The starting left guard was . The 6-3, 250-pound defensive end is one of the more explosive pass-rushers in the SEC. Defensive Pass Interference. When a defensive player holds onto an opposing player by their uniform rather than only push blocking, preventing them from moving in a certain direction. Last year's ranking: NR. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Discover the current NCAA FBS Football leaders in every stats category, as well as historic leaders. 4 in the ACC) and was an All-ACC first-team choice. He ended 2021 with six straight 300-yard passing games and at least three touchdown passes, the first Power 5 quarterback to do so in a single season since LSU's Joe Burrow in 2019. Rushing Leader: Jonathan Taylor, 1811 Yds. A season-ending injury against Kentucky last October cut short a nine-game run dating to Boutte's freshman season in which he scored in every game and racked up 13 touchdowns. 3. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. After being penalized just 27 times during the 2020 season, the Patriots saw 55 infractions called against their offense in 2021 (46 on specific players plus nine more on the entire team). He was one of five FBS quarterbacks a year ago to total at least 20 touchdown passes with four or fewer interceptions and revels in running over defenders down on the goal line. The NCAA compiles its numbers through reports submitted each week by conferences. Copyright 2017-2023 Rookie Road Inc. All rights reserved. A conference report includes any targeting call made by its officiating crews, even if the penalty was against an opponent from another conference. He gets his top two receivers back this year, too. The former Michigan running back has carved out a nice role at UCLA, where he finished last season as the second-leading rusher in the Pac-12 (in conference play) and finished the season with 1,137 yards rushing. TeamRankings.com is solely responsible for this site but makes no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of the information herein. section: | slug: shockingly-undisciplined-alabama-commits-most-penalties-under-nick-saban-in-sloppy-victory-over-texas | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Last year's ranking: NR. Notable 2021 stats: 86 tackles (50 solo), 3 INT Last year's ranking: NR. Every place we play is going to be like this, so this was nothing new. Notable 2021 stats: 814 yards, 9 TD in 3 games Murfreesboro. Georgia had three defensive linemen selected in the first round of the NFL draft, including No. He was flagged for 17 penalties, according to Pro Football Focus, the most of any offensive tackle nationally. Quarterback C.J. Notable 2021 stats: 1,099 yards, 10 TDs As a true freshman last season, Shipley came in with advance hype as the No. Or write about sports? Reed showed his versatility in several ways during Michigan State's 11-2 season in 2021 -- averaging 128.8 all-purpose yards a game. The 2021 season saw some regression -- no TDs allowed in 2020, four in 2021 -- but he still held opposing QBs to less than 50% completions while breaking up nine passes. 5 Yards. He has been named to the preseason watch lists for the Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year. When a player makes contact with the kicker's plant leg on a kick or punt. Last year's ranking: 10. Just one of those years," he said. Last year's ranking: NR. The rule has worked very well. ACC coordinator of football officiating Dennis Hennigan said it's no mistake. Richard Sherman. RB, Auburn, Junior DE, Clemson, Senior He averaged a tackle on 11.7% of snaps and led the team with 8.5 tackles for loss last season. Ineligible Downfield Pass. 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. Stardom appeared imminent, but COVID-19 and other injuries kept Thomas in check for much of the next two years. Writeups by Andrea Adelson, Kyle Bonagura, Bill Connelly, Chris Low, Harry Lyles Jr., Alex Scarborough, Mark Schlabach, Tom VanHaaren, Paolo Uggetti and Dave Wilson. He's the most important player on Kansas State's roster both from a talent perspective, and a lack of depth behind him. His season was cut short in 2021 when he injured his achilles in the season opener. Apr 1, 2021. When a player hits the runner forcibly once they are, When a player grabs an opposing player from behind by the back collar of the uniform, under the padding, and pulls the player straight, When a player purposely swats the ball when it is loose in any direction out of the, When a player blocks an opposing player while that player is unable to see the incoming. OLB, Alabama, Sophomore Foskey was among the nation's most disruptive defenders, tying for the FBS lead in forced fumbles (6) and tying for 11th in sacks per game (.85). If a player is penalized for targeting in the first half, he misses the rest of . Wicks was a big-play machine last season, catching 57 balls for 1,203 yards -- an average of 21.1 yards per catch, good for fifth nationally. Despite missing two games in the middle of the season with a leg injury, Shipley showed his potential -- rushing for 738 yards and 11 touchdowns -- the second most by a Clemson true freshman behind Travis Etienne's 13 in 2017. It has been 10 years since the crackdown started on forcible hits above the shoulders of players determined to be defenseless. This season, there have been 188 unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, an average of 0.73 per game at . The AP verified the circumstances of 176 targeting calls this season through official play-by-play sheets, media accounts and with the assistance of school and conference sports information directors. As a freshman, Oliver had 29 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. 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He's got a big arm (among his 38 completions last year were six over 30 yards), and he's ridiculously fast (rushes of 80 and 73 yards). Maybe it's because he plays in Mike Leach's unique Air Raid offense. ", The AFCA's Berry said coaches are frustrated that players are ejected for targeting on plays in which they couldn't avoid the type of contact that got him flagged. Bryce Young His role in 2022 gets even bigger, however, as he's the only established starter in Clemson's new-look secondary. When a player calling a fair catch does not correctly make the fair catch signal. Last year's ranking: NR. The Southeastern Conference can boast back-to-back national titles in football and men's basketball, the nation's premier women's basketball program and record attendance in college stadiums. 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. Those 79 seconds were essentially the only enjoyable seconds of what is one of the most surprising and uncharacteristic games of coach Nick Saban's career. Last year's ranking: NR. Still, he earned third-team All-ACC honors in a nod to his dominance over such a short stretch. "Players are getting their head out of it; they're lowering their strike zone. Last year's ranking: NR. Porter recorded 51 tackles (40 solo) with one forced fumble and one interception on his way to earning third team All-Big Ten recognition honors for Penn State. When a player wears prohibited equipment or does not wear required equipment. After a season of 114 tackles, four sacks two forced fumbles and a whole lot of changes at Oregon, Sewell is the mainstay the Ducks badly need. Notable 2021 stats: 1,137 yards, 13 TDs He had 39 total tackles and five pass breakups for the Hawkeyes. His career high of nine tackles came during a nine-overtime loss to Illinois. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. His sophomore season was cut short by an injury, but he had four interceptions as a freshman, including two he returned for touchdowns. The silver lining is that none of those 15 penalties came in the fourth quarter, which was a big reason why Young was able to orchestrate the comeback. Jump to: 1-10 | 11-20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41-50 re: Most and Least Penalized teams in the SEC Posted on 12/21/20 at 5:48 pm to bigDgator. The Cyclones' career sack leader enters 2022 looking to expand on his record, and is leading one of the team's strongest units. AP Defensive Player of the Year: T.J. Watt. Notable 2021 stats: 29 tackles (20 solo), 11. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Notable 2021 stats: 3,433 yards, 35 TDs Teams Index; CB, Georgia, Sophomore He earned AP All-SEC second team recognition. WR, Boston College, Senior Dallas . The NCAA record is 42 penalties, from a 1986 game between North Carolina Central and St. Paul's. The Division I record is 39, which has happened in four games. Cedric Tillman puts on a show as he maneuvers past the Commodores' defense for his second touchdown of the game. Notable 2021 stats: 746 yards, 4 TDs Passing Leader: Tom Brady, 5316 Yds. For most penalties against both teams in a game: 36, by San Jose State and Fresno State, October 4, 1986 (317 yards) Most yards one team has been penalized in one game: 238 by Arizona State. His presence will be huge for Notre Dame's new starting quarterback, Tyler Buchner. 103 overall, No. In his sophomore season in 2021, he ran for just over 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns, adding 468 receiving yards and four touchdowns. For the season, Mukuba held opposing QBs to less than 50% completions, had seven pass breakups, allowed just three completions of 20 yards or more and surrendered less than half a yard per coverage snap. Last year's ranking: NR. Two notable differences are unsportsmanlike conduct and defensive pass interference. Flowers made headlines in the offseason when he turned down lucrative NIL offers from intermediaries to enter the NCAA transfer portal, staying at Boston College for his senior season. A receiver attempting to catch a forward pass or in position to receive a . The Cowboys lost defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Ohio State and return just four starters, but Oliver is undoubtedly the guy you want back after a freshman season like that. Minnesota lost running backs Ky Thomas and Mar'Keise Irving this offseason, so Ibrahim is going to be counted on even more than he already was. The 14-team Atlantic Coast Conference had only six enforced targeting calls. Now at USC this year, Dye will be an ideal No. He can also help in the pass game after a 24-catch season in 2021. College football players are currently ejected for the equivalent of an entire game when penalized for targeting. If the foul occurs in the second half of a game, the penalized player must sit out the first half of the next game. Last year's ranking: NR. He is already being projected as a first-round pick in the next NFL draft and has proven he is one of the top offensive lineman in the country. This season, the NCAA reported 188 enforced targeting calls in 832 regular-season games of the FBS; that is 31 percent more than last year, when there were 144 in 839 games. Stroud and more, What's going on at Colorado? Last year's ranking: 84. We have to be able to manage crowd noise if we want to play in this league in the SEC. The Crimson Tide committed 15 penalties for 100 yards in the game -- the most penalties that Alabama has committed under Saban, eclipsing the 13 penalties for 96 yards that it had in the 2019 Iron Bowl loss to Auburn. And so it's naturally assumed that Alabama is the best-coached team in college football year in, year out. It's been a slog for Davis the past two years. LB, Cincinnati, Junior A preseason AP All-America selection in 2021, Catalon missed the final seven games with a shoulder injury but still finished eighth on the team in tackles (46). QB, Coastal Carolina, Junior In 2021, however, he finally delivered on that promise, racking up 14 QB hurries, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Notable 2021 stat: 125 tackles (45 solo) That means a player who is ejected for Targeting on the first play of the second half is penalized the same as someone who is ejected on the last play of the game. He had 33 tackles to go with nine pass breakups and a pair of interceptions during his junior year. Notable 2021 stat: 4 pressures allowed in 311 pass-block snaps Along with Georgia's Brock Bowers, Mayer is a prime Mackey Award candidate in what should be his final college season. When the ball lands out of bounds or is caught by a player out of bounds during the kickoff. No Tennessee player benefited more from the coaching/scheme change to Josh Heupel than Tillman, who became Tennessee's first 1,000-yard receiver since Justin Hunter in 2012. Losing Brock Purdy isn't nothing, but Xavier Hutchinson will make the next quarterback's job easier. Bama the most penalized. Reggie Bush gives back Heisman. A 12- or 15-game season might have 50 to 150 penalties for a team, which would roughly average to a 5% increase in penalties for teams with Black coaches. OLB, Georgia, Senior G, USC, Senior When a player blocks an opposing player, who does not have the ball, from behind and above the waist. (Though, it must be noted, Alabama is a mere 129th in penalties per game; their 9.4 flags per game average is outpaced by . This section is showing information as of the end the 2022-23 season. RB, Alabama, Junior An ineligible downfield receiver is any player who did not line up off of the line of scrimmage, such as the offensive, When the passer intentionally throws the ball incomplete while under pressure from the defense in order to avoid a. Notable 2021 stats: 34 tackles (26 solo), 2 INT Notable 2021 stats: 41 tackles (31 solo), 3 INT QB, Oklahoma State, Senior Last year's ranking: NR. Notable 2021 stats: 2,839 yards, 20 TDs Hartman will miss the early part of the season while rehabbing from a non-football issue that required surgery in August. WR, Maryland, Junior When an illegal touch of the ball occurs after a kick. One of the SEC's most electric offensive performers should take on a bigger role in Texas A&M's offense this fall. "When you jump offsides on defense that doesn't have to do anything with crowd noise," he said. Notable 2021 stats: 1,404 yards, 18 TDs The 5-11, 224-pound Rodriguez has 26 career rushing touchdowns. 300 Yard Passing; 100 Yard Rushing; 100 Yard Receiving; Weekly Leaders; Fantasy Football . Visit ESPN to view College Football stat leaders for the current and previous seasons When a player other than the two players at the end of the line of scrimmage crosses the line of scrimmage prior to the kick/ punt. In 1951, the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns were penalized a staggering 37 times for 374 yards (h/t Dan Daly). An under-the-radar recruit, Torrence (listed at 6-5 and 347 pounds) was an immediate star for head coach Billy Napier at Louisiana. WR, Tennessee, Senior Last year's ranking: NR. I think we need to get everyone used to where the rule is. When a player makes contact with the kicker's plant leg on a kick or punt. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Florida wins national championships being the most penalized team, and they also finish 4-8 being one of the most penalized teams. Penalty Differential; Penalties by Player; Big Performances . What might he do as a senior? QB, Alabama, Junior Last year's ranking: NR. Notable 2021 stats: 648 yards, 5 TDs Michigan State QB Payton Thorne enters portal, Deion 'ashamed' of NFL teams for lack of HBCU picks, Wave of Colorado players hit transfer portal, 2023 NFL Draft: SEC leads for 17th straight year, Vaughn aims to be latest breakthrough 'undersized' RB, Eagles spark Georgia reunion in NFL Draft. Not only a gifted pass-rusher in his own right, Turner benefits the defense by keeping Will Anderson Jr. from facing double- and triple-team blockers every down. "The game is still under attack.
