By Cody Elliott, sports staff writer

Week 7 brought some big comebacks and an upset in the ACC and some other remarkable performances around the country. Here is a look at some individuals who put the team on their back this weekend:

Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin: Ball has been displaying his abilities to do more than just being a prolific running back for the Badgers and he did so again on Saturday in the team’s 59-7 victory over Indiana. The junior threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Russell Wilson while also rushing for 142 yards and scoring three touchdowns on the ground.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson: Watkins continues to amaze the entire country with his dynamic ability to change the game in several aspects as a true freshman at Clemson. The wide receiver caught eight passes for 105 yards and  two touchdowns, had  several long kickoffs that included one for a touchdown, and also had a carry on offense that went for 33 yards.

Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama: The star back for the Crimson Tide added to his Heisman resume on Saturday by rushing for 183 yards and four touchdowns in a 52-7 rout of Ole Miss. Richardson now has 16 touchdowns on the season and is a front-runner for the prestigious award at seasons end.

Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M: Swope had an unbelievable day in the Aggies big win over Baylor as he caught 11 passes for 206 yards. He also had four touchdowns that included two 68-yard scores. All of Swope’s numbers were a career high.

James Franklin, QB, Missouri: Franklin had a day similar to Logan Thomas the week before Saturday by accounting for five touchdowns in his team’s 52-17 victory over Iowa State. The quarterback completed 20 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for another 84 yards and another two scores.