Carter Smith and Earnest Greene III stand out in Week 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

During Week 6 of college football, offensive tackles Carter Smith of Indiana and Earnest Greene III of Georgia impressed scouts with their performances. Smith showcased strong skills while protecting multiple quarterbacks in a comeback win over Nebraska. Greene excelled as a run blocker and pass protector in Georgia's victory against Alabama. Both players are positioned to enhance their NFL draft stock, joining a list of noteworthy prospects emerging this season. With several teams experiencing significant losses, the playoff is shifting, impacting rankings and future matchups.
- •Carter Smith is a standout offensive tackle for Indiana.
- •Earnest Greene III performed well against Alabama for Georgia.
- •Texas lost to Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry.
- •Oregon, LSU, and Texas A&M suffered defeats.
- •Several teams' playoff hopes appear affected by recent results.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Draft Risers and Sliders: Offensive Tackles Shine in Week 6 as Indiana's Carter Smith and Georgia's Earnest Greene III Stand Out
"It was a wild weekend of college football that will affect the national rankings and playoff picture. Oregon, LSU and Texas A&M all lost, which will likely knock them out of the playoffs.
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