March 14, 2025

College Football Star Power Index: Ohio State DE J.T. Tuimoloau stands out as one-man wrecking crew

USATSI November has arrived, and the Heisman Trophy race is coming into focus with quarterbacks Hendon Hooker from Tennessee and C.J. Stroud from Ohio State leading the way. In fact, every player with odds of 40-1 or better to win the Heisman, as of Tuesday at Caesars Sportsbook, has been featured at least once in the Star Power Index this season. But the beauty of college football is that it’s not just about a select handful of household names. Being a “star” in college football means taking advantage of the moment when your name is called. That is why Utah walk-on quarterback Bryson Barnes is featured this week. There are 131 FBS teams, each with 85 scholarships to hand out. But even in a sport with thousands of scholarship players, walk-ons can still find their way to prominent roles. So, on the heels of Week 9 action and with Week…

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