College Football PFF Grades
PFF Grades Assess Recent College Football Wins for USC, UCLA, and Missouri
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PFF’s grading staff includes more than 300 analysts who review game film for every team and player in the country, with grades later subject to additional adjustments during the week.
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PFF classifies grades of 85 or higher as NFL-caliber, 80-84 as very good, and 50-60 as below average; players begin from a baseline grade of 60.
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Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons was the Tigers’ top-graded offensive player for the second consecutive week and, before the rest of the weekend’s games were charted, ranked as the nation’s second-highest-graded passer behind Miami’s Darian Mensah.
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Missouri running back Roberts recorded 28 rushing attempts against Kansas—11 more carries than in any other game of his career—as injuries to Ahmad Hardy and Malae Fonoti left the Tigers short on backfield depth.
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Texas A&M’s win over Arizona State followed a difficult early stretch before the Aggies pulled away late; the victory left them 2-0 ahead of their next game against Kentucky.
Five college football teams used dominant wins to strengthen their early-season records, with Pro Football Focus releasing detailed play-by-play grades that reveal how efficiently each offense and defense performed. USC improved to 3-0 by defeating Louisiana 49-30, while UCLA shut down San Diego State 28-10 with a late offensive push. Texas A&M entered SEC play unbeaten after pulling away from Arizona State, Missouri topped Kansas 38-21 with a grinding ground game, and other Power Four programs posted convincing victories in Week 3.
PFF's grading system, built on film review by more than 300 analysts nationwide, uses a 0-to-100 scale where 60 is the baseline for average play and 85 or higher signals NFL-caliber production. These initial grades may be revised as more film is reviewed, and single-game results carry less predictive weight than larger samples across a season.
USC Lights Up Louisiana in Season-High Scoring Effort
247Sports reported that Pro Football Focus released initial grades for USC's 49-30 victory over Louisiana, the team's highest point total of the season. The Trojans' offense exploded in Week 3, benefiting from fast starts and explosive plays downfield. Initial grades from PFF are subject to revision once additional film review is completed later in the week.
UCLA Clamps Down on San Diego State With Defensive Dominance
UCLA's 28-10 defeat of San Diego State showcased strong defensive execution and a late offensive surge that put the game out of reach. The Bruins' defense limited the Aztecs' scoring opportunities throughout the contest, then capitalized on field position to extend their lead in the final quarter. Film review will determine which UCLA defenders earned the highest PFF grades for their individual contributions.
Missouri's Roberts Carries Historic Workload as Injuries Pile Up
Missouri running back Roberts recorded 28 rushing attempts against Kansas—11 more carries than in any other game of his career—as the Tigers won 38-21. 247Sports noted that injuries to Ahmad Hardy and Malae Fonoti left Missouri short on backfield depth. Roberts' unusually heavy workload illustrates how injuries can concentrate volume onto one player and increase fatigue risk heading forward.
Quarterback Austin Simmons remained Missouri's top-graded offensive player for the second straight week, ranking second nationally at his position before weekend games were fully charted. His efficient play against Kansas, combined with the ground game's dominance, allowed Missouri to control the game's tempo and margin throughout.
Texas A&M Pulls Away Late to Enter SEC Conference Play Undefeated
Texas A&M improved to 2-0 and prepared for SEC play after defeating Arizona State in a game where the Aggies trailed early before a decisive fourth-quarter surge. The late-game pull-away extended Texas A&M's winning streak and set up a critical matchup against Kentucky in their conference opener. PFF's grades on snap counts and individual performances will inform how coaches evaluate depth across the roster heading into league competition.
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