If defense wins championships, the players listed below could be the most important in the country. On Sunday, ESPN’s Billy Connelly revealed his top 10 defensive players in college football this season.

Thomas, Harrison and Higgins, meanwhile, have talent that outpaces their current output, and it's fair to believe that each will show more as the season progresses. That is pure projection, however, as none even currently qualify as worthy starters at your flex this season.

Lake Travis and Westlake, who renew their rivalry Friday night at Chaparral Stadium, have produced a fair share of players who have succeeded in college and in the pros.

Running back Bijan Robinson had a career performance as the Atlanta Falcons toppled Josh Allen and the Bills 24-14 on Monday Night Football, inflicting a second straight defeat on Buffalo.

Los Angeles has been home to some of the brightest stars in sports, especially since the start of the 2000s. Kobe Bryant, Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, LeBron James and Aaron Donald have been among the most dominant in their respective sports during their time in L.

A Georgia freshman played his way into the top 10 of ESPN's list of the top 15 freshmen in college football midway through the season.

With the Florida high school football regular season at the halfway point, the Times-Union highlights top Jacksonville players through Week 6.