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7 Top 2027 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in College Football Week 11, including Pair of QBs

Here are some central storylines to follow in Big Ten football in Week 11: Which USC Trojans team will we see?

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 13, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC
Key points
  • One week can change the trajectory of this conference, and a big factor in how the season concludes will be the USC Trojans -Indiana Hoosiers game.
  • There is, however, some uncertainty at the quarterback position, and that makes Saturday’s slate a great opportunity for fans to watch and evaluate some of the talent on the field in must-see matchups.
  • Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Nov 7, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Drew Mestemaker (17) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium.

Related: Week 11 College Football Predictions Darian Mensah, QB, Miami Hurricanes vs Duke Blue Devils Nov 7, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) warms up on the sideline during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

Additional details
  • Jadan Baugh, RB, Florida Gators vs Kentucky Wildcats Florida Jadan Baugh (13) enjoys his touchdown against Oklahoma during first half of an NCAA football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
  • He’s more than capable of a 40-plus-yard run with his burst and long speed, but equally impressive is how his patience and vision can allow him to consistently earn 4-5 yards when he gets the football.
  • Let’s dive into our list of the top 2027 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Week 11.
  • Mestemaker, 20 years old, went from being a zero-star recruit who didn’t even start for his own high school football team in 2023 to becoming the NCAA passing yards leader at North Texas in 2025.
  • The Big Ten season is coming to a close, and a lot is left to be determined.

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