The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 4 of the season was Alonza Barnett III from James Madison University. Barnett set a program record by accounting for seven touchdowns and accumulating 487 yards of total offense in his team's 70-50 victory over North Carolina. The quarterback completed 22 of 34 passes for 388 yards and five touchdowns, with no interceptions. He also rushed for 99 yards and two additional touchdowns.
In a close second was Michigan's running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for over 150 yards for the second consecutive game. Mullings played a crucial role in the Wolverines' 27-24 win over Southern California, with nearly half of his total yards coming on the decisive drive that ended with his 1-yard touchdown run in the final seconds.
