Austin American-Statesman

After opening the season with four wins, Mississippi State climbed as high as the No. 16 slot in the AP poll. Since then, however, things have slowed down in Starkville.

Anderson quarterback Cove Darbyshire is the Central Texas high school football player of the week after an impressive performance against Manor.

Texas running back Raleek Brown carried the depleted backfield's burden in a 34-27 win over Ole Miss. Brown rushed 23 times for 157 yards and set up two Longhorns TDs.