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Fox Sports
11-08-2025
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- Fox Sports
Which 10 Players Have The Most Sacks per Game in FBS History?
College Football Which 10 Players Have The Most Sacks per Game in FBS History? Published Aug. 11, 2025 7:01 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Getting to the quarterback is the name of the game if you're an edge rusher, but only so many players can be elite at doing that. The easiest way to determine the best pass rushers in college football history is to look at who finished with the most sacks, but we took another angle: which players logged the most sacks per game? Some of the players on this list might surprise you, while others were a slam-dunk pick for the NFL. That said, here's a look at the 10 players who recorded the most sacks per game in FBS history (minimum 20.0 career sacks). 10 Players With The Most Sacks per Game in FBS History Bruce Irvin (right) helped West Virginia win the Orange Bowl during his time there. (Photo by) Before the Seattle Seahawks drafted him with the 15th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Irvin was a dominant player at West Virginia. He was second in the nation in sacks in his first year with the Mountaineers, logging 14 in 2010 after a 16-sack season at Butler Community College the year prior. ADVERTISEMENT T-8. Dan Klecko: 0.87 Dan Klecko was a force at Temple despite the Owls' poor records. (Photo by Al Tielemans/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) Klecko, following in his father's footsteps, was able to shine during his time at Temple. He won Big East Defensive Player of the Year in 2002, when he recorded 10.0 sacks. Demarcus Lawrence was a standout in multiple facets for Boise State. (Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Lawrence, who was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft, had 20.0 sacks in 23 games over two seasons at Boise State. He actually began his college career at Butler Community College, but this exercise only takes into account stats recorded at the FBS level. Jaylon Ferguson was a four-year standout at Louisiana Tech. (Photo by) Ferguson was a highly productive pass rusher during his time at Louisiana Tech, posting seasons where he had 14.5 and 17.5 sacks. He finished his career with a total of 45.0 sacks. Ja'Von Rolland-Jones was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Sun Belt twice. (Photo by John Peterson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) A two-time Sun Belt Player of the Year, Rolland-Jones recorded at least 8.0 sacks in the four seasons he was at Arkansas State. He finished his college career with 44.0 total sacks. Myles Garrett gave himself plenty of reasons to smile during his college career. (Photo by) There's a reason why the Cleveland Browns didn't hesitate to select Garrett with the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He had 11.5 sacks as a true freshman in 2014, finishing his time in College Station with 32.5 sacks. He might have finished with more than that had he not suffered an ankle injury in the middle of his final year with the Aggies. 4. Greg Gathers: 0.92 Greg Gathers might have been higher on this list had he not dealt with a kidney disorder. (Credit: Doug Pensinger/Allsport) Gathers might have been higher on this list had he not been diagnosed with a kidney disorder prior to his senior season in 2002. Treatment for the disorder slowed him down before eventually causing him to step away from football. He finished his college career with 31.0 sacks over three-plus seasons. Julius Peppers was a two-sport standout at UNC. (Credit: Craig Jones/Allsport) Peppers was the third-best pass rusher on a per-game basis in college football history while also juggling a college basketball career at North Carolina. The ex-Tar Heel recorded 30.5 sacks over his college career. Terrell Suggs was a standout at Arizona State. (Photo by Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) When you set a single-season record for sacks, it's going to be easy to get your name in the top 10 in this list. For Suggs, his 24-sack season in 2002 gets him the No. 2 spot on this list, as the former Arizona State standout finished with 44.0 sacks in his college career. Before his Hall of Fame NFL career, Dwight Freeney had a Hall of Fame college career. (Photo by) Before he became a Pro Football Hall of Fame pass rusher, Freeney was a Hall of Fame pass rusher at the college level. In just two seasons as a starter at Syracuse, Freeney recorded 34.0 total sacks. That included setting a program record of 17.5 sacks in his senior season in 2001. Check out all of our Daily Rankers . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football National Football League share
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tayton Conerway to transfer to Indiana after 2025 NBA draft decision
Tayton Conerway to transfer to Indiana after 2025 NBA draft decision Troy senior Tayton Conerway will reportedly withdraw from the 2025 NBA draft and transfer to Indiana University, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Conerway was the Sun Belt Player of the Year this past season, averaging 14.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 steals on 47.1% shooting from the field in 34 games. He ranked third in the country in steals, setting a single-season program record with 98. The 6-foot-3 guard registered eight 20-point games, including a career-high 32 points, seven assists, four rebounds and four steals on Jan. 11 in a loss to Arkansas State. Conerway entered the transfer portal following the season while also declaring for the draft. He will withdraw his name from consideration ahead of the early entry withdrawal deadline on Wednesday and finish his career with the Hoosiers. The 23-year-old is among a crowded incoming transfer class for new coach Darian DeVries, joining the likes of Reed Bailey (Davidson), Josh Harris (North Florida) and Lamar Wilkerson (Sam Houston State). DeVries also secured a commitment from top-75 prospect Trent Sisley (No. 65). Conerway will now be able to continue his career in a power conference. He is projected to be a key addition for the program as it begins a new era under DeVries.
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ravens rookie already labeled a potential 2025 NFL Draft gem
Ravens rookie already labeled a potential 2025 NFL Draft gem It may be time to begin mentioning Aeneas Peebles more often. It's hard to avoid looking too far ahead, but this 2025 Baltimore Ravens draft class makes it hard to adopt a 'one day at a time' or a 'one week at a time' approach. Eric DeCosta and his team delivered Malaki Starks in Round 1. In Round 2, the flock landed someone who earned first-night grades but slid because he had been tagged with the dreaded 'character concerns' label. Mike Green was the choice, the 2024 Sun Belt Player of the Year and a First-Team All-American. He notched 84 tackles, including 23 tackles for a loss, 17 sacks, and a forced fumble during his final NCAA season. A kicker the Ravens grabbed in Round 6 gained some attention. Tyler Loop is expected to take over for Baltimore's all-time leading scorer, Justin Tucker. He'll have some competition in camp, though. John Hoyland was also added after a rookie minicamp tryout. Loop isn't the only sixth-rounder to watch during training camp and the preseason. There's a diamond in the rough who's gaining more attention. Ravens may have found one of the 2025 NFL Draft's biggest steals in the form of Aeneas Peebles. Mike Green was added to assist the Ravens' pass rush in 2025. He won't have to do it alone. Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on Aeneas Peebles. The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec named him as Baltimore's best value pick this past April. This one sits behind a paywall so that we won't share many quotes. Here's what we will say. Zrebiec also mentions that draft analyst Dane Brugler mentioned Peebles as a third—or fourth-round talent and the 17th-best interior defensive lineman. The Ravens grabbed him two rounds after he was predicted to hear his name called. Some theories suggest Peebles slid because he's a small defensive tackle by NFL standards. He stands at six feet tall and weighs 289 pounds. The resume is impressive, though. He appeared in 12 games for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He tallied 31 tackles, including seven for loss. He also added three sacks and three pass breakups en route to a 2024 First-Team All-ACC nod. One year prior, he may have had a more impressive season. He finished his final season with the Duke Blue Devils with 43 tackles, nine TFLs, five sacks, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble. He earned Third-team All-ACC honors after that effort.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
NWR Grad, USM's Nick Monistere Named Sun Belt Player of Year
Southern Miss second baseman and Northwest Rankin grad Nick Monistere has been named Sun Belt Player of the Year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Conference Player of the Year Transfers to Big Ten Powerhouse
The last two seasons haven't been kind to Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball. They went 19-14 during the 2023-24 season and 19-13 this past season, and they didn't reach the NCAA Tournament in either season. The storied program hasn't reached the men's Sweet Sixteen since 2016 and hasn't gotten to the Final Four or won the national championship since 1987, back during legendary coach Bobby Knight's heyday. Advertisement But there is some help coming Indiana's way. Tayton Conerway, a productive guard who won the Sun Belt Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, has decided to become a member of the Hoosiers and join head coach Darian DeVries. Conerway averaged 14.2 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 steals this past season while playing for Troy. He started his college career during the 2020-21 campaign with Grayson College, a community college in Texas, before spending the following two years at Ranger College, another Texas community college. West Virginia Mountaineers coach Darian DeVries watches game play during the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at T-Mobile Center.© William Purnell-Imagn Images During the 2023-24 season, his first with Troy, he was named the Sun Belt Sixth Man of the Year. Advertisement While he's a poor 3-point shooter (he shot just 29.2% from that distance in his two years at Troy), he likes to attack the basket. He can also get to the free throw line, although his free throw shooting is a work in progress. DeVries will be heading into his first year as Indiana's head coach after coaching West Virginia last year and Drake the previous six seasons. He succeeds Mike Woodson, who stepped down after four years as Indiana's head coach. Related: Tahaad Pettiford Sends Message to Auburn Star on Wednesday
