Texas A&M wide receiver Mario Craver delivered a performance for the ages, earning the Associated Press National Player of the Week after a jaw-dropping display in the Aggies’ 41–40 victory over No. 8 Notre Dame on September 13, 2025. Craver’s career-high 207 receiving yards on seven receptions, including a stunning 86-yard touchdown, proved decisive in one of the season’s most thrilling contests.
From the opening drive, Craver set the tone. His long touchdown marked the Aggies’ first points of the game and electrified the crowd. Later, a crucial 34-yard reception on the final drive helped seal the narrow win, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Craver’s first-half explosion of 173 yards was the most by a Texas A&M player in a half since Mike Evans racked up 182 against Auburn in 2013.
Through just three games this season, Craver leads the nation with 443 receiving yards, averaging an astonishing 147.7 yards per game. His recent achievements also include a historic milestone: becoming the first Aggie to record touchdown receptions of at least 70 yards in consecutive games, following a 72-yard score against Utah State.
Craver’s electrifying play has not only propelled Texas A&M to a statement win over a top-10 opponent but has also firmly established him as one of the premier wide receivers in college football. Analysts and fans alike are buzzing about his combination of speed, agility, and game-changing playmaking ability. If this week’s performance is any indication, Mario Craver is poised for a season that could etch his name into Aggie football history.
As the season progresses, all eyes will remain on Craver, whose record-breaking feats continue to captivate and inspire fans nationwide.
