After Miami star defensive lineman Rueben Bain had five tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks in the Hurricanes' 24-14 win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal, he was named the Pro Football Focus Pass Rusher of the Week.
In Miami's wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State during the College Football Playoff, Bain had 8.0 tackles, 15 pressures, 5.5 TFLs and 5.0 sacks. Bain and Miami DL Ahkeem Mesidor were dominant for Miami against Texas A&M and Ohio State.
Mesidor combined for 10.0 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 16 pressures and 3.