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Jordan Travis Shines as the Maxwell Player of the Week

Week 1 of <a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/ncaaf">college football</a> has come and gone, leaving us with a slew of unforgettable moments and standout performances. We spotlight three players who left an indelible mark this past weekend.
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<h3>Maxwell Award Player of the Week: Jordan Travis</h3>
Leading the charge is Florida State&#8217;s quarterback, Jordan Travis. While many have their eyes on other players, Travis&#8217;s display against fifth-ranked LSU was the weekend&#8217;s standout. Boasting 380 total yards and contributing five total touchdowns, his undeniable skill was evident in the 31-point surge in the second half alone. What&#8217;s remarkable about Travis&#8217;s journey is how he&#8217;s managed to reinvigorate the Florida State program. From being an ACC contender, they&#8217;re now serious contenders for the college football playoff national championship. Travis&#8217;s football future looked bleak a few years back, but now he stands tall as our choice for the Maxwell Award Player of the Week.
<h3>Bednarik Award Player of the Week: Kaimon Rucker</h3>
For the Bednarik Award, it&#8217;s North Carolina&#8217;s Kaimon Rucker taking the accolades. Admittedly, many wouldn&#8217;t have foreseen us talking about a Tar Heel being the top defensive player, especially when everyone expected Cedric Gray to be the star. But Rucker, affectionately known as &#8216;The Butcher,&#8217; put on a clinic against South Carolina, racking up 5.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and eight tackles. The entire Tar Heel defense was a force to reckon with, posting 16 tackles for loss and nine sacks. With Rucker leading the defense and Drake Maye at the helm on offense, North Carolina is set for a promising 2023 season.
<h3>Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year: Dylan Edwards</h3>
Lastly, let&#8217;s shine a spotlight on the young guns. Dylan Edwards of Colorado stands out as a contender for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year. This young talent notched 159 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns in his college debut. Observing Edwards&#8217;s compact frame and agile style, it&#8217;s hard not to draw comparisons to TCU&#8217;s Deuce Vaughn. A star seems to be in the making, and we&#8217;ll be closely monitoring Edwards as the season progresses.
All in all, Week 1 was a spectacle, unveiling new talents and reaffirming the prowess of known stars. We eagerly await what Week 2 has in store for us. Until then, here&#8217;s to celebrating football and its next generation of superstars!
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