2025 Senior Bowl highlights: MVP Jack Bech scores game-winning TD

The 2025 Senior Bowl ended in emotional fashion, with former TCU receiver Jack Bech catching a game-winning touchdown from two yards out from Memphis’ Seth Henigan for the American team.

Bech, who broke down crying after the game after hugging his family and teammates, was wearing No. 7 in honor of his brother, Tiger Bech, who died in the New Orleans attack on New Year’s Day. He not only caught the game-winning touchdown but also finished with six receptions for 68 yards and was named the Senior Bowl MVP on Saturday.

Every player’s helmet at the Senior Bowl on Saturday had a No. 7 sticker in honor of Tiger, who played college football at Princeton. Bech said postgame that his brother was on his mind as he was named the best receiver on the American squad in the practices leading up to the game, certainly improving his NFL draft stock.

‘My brother had some wings on me,’ Bech told NFL Network after the game. ‘He gave it to me, and he let that all take place. Our lord and savior Jesus Christ, Tiger, nothing else but them. They’re the reason I did what I did today, I attribute it all to them.’

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Bech was impressive even before the touchdown on Saturday, also climbing the ladder for a highlight 1-on-1 reception earlier in the game.

The American team defeated the National team 22-19 on Saturday in Mobile, Alabama.

Follow along below for highlights from the 2025 Senior Bowl:

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Jack Bech scores game-winning touchdown

What a moment for Bech, who catches the game-winning touchdown from Henigan to win the Senior Bowl for the American team.

Bech was wearing No. 7 in honor of his brother, who died during the New Orleans attack early on New Year’s Day. He was shown crying after the game in celebration of the touchdown.

Bech was phenomenal today and improved his draft stock throughout the week.

Sebastian Castro makes big fourth-down stop

Castro makes an impressive open-field tackle on Milroe, who tried to scramble for a first down on fourth-and-4.

UCLA’s Oluwafemi Oladejo with second sack

Oladejo has been a problem on the defensive line today, with his second sack of the game. He got to Milroe quick there.

American team with its own trick play touchdown

Henigan passes to UCF’s RJ Harvey, who throws a 25-yard pass to Maryland’s Tai Felton for the touchdown.

Henigan then hits TeSlaa for a two-point conversion to make the score 19-16 in the fourth quarter.

Tyler Shough hits Da’Quan Felton for touchdown

Shough, who’s up to 9 of 13 passing for 61 yards, tosses a touchdown to Virginia Tech’s Da’Quan Felton to give the National team a 19-8 lead.

National team also converts the two-point attempt.

Junior Tafuna recovers fumble

Henigan fumbles the snap, and Tafuna recovers for the National team. Tafuna has had a strong day, also with a sack in the first half.

Memphis’ Seth Henigan enters at QB

Henigan enters at QB for the American team, although Milroe might re-enter at some point in the fourth quarter.

Milroe and the American team struggled mightily on offense in the third quarter.

Taylor Elgersma makes 43-yard throw

Taylor Elgersma makes a nice 43-yard completion to Illinois’ Pat Bryant, showing off his strong arm. Elgersma won the Canadian equivalent of the Heisman Trophy this season.

Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma enters game

Elgersma, who attended Canadian university Wilfrid Laurier, hopes to be the first Canadian quarterback in the NFL in 22 years.

A spot opened up for Elgersma after a few quarterback prospects backed out of the game.

Jalen Milroe enters game, receives cheers

Milroe enters the game for his first drive of the Senior Bowl and receives loud cheers. The Senior Bowl, of course, is located near the Crimson Tide’s home of Tuscaloosa.

Senior Bowl heads into halftime at 8-8

American and National teams are tied at 8 headed into halftime. Alabama’s Jalen Milroe to take over at quarterback for the American squad in the second half.

Tulane’s Caleb Ransaw intercepts Tyler Shough

Shough makes a bad throw decision, which goes straight into the arms of Tulane safety Caleb Ransaw. Ransaw also made a big tackle on the drive.

Landon Jackson strip sacks Jaxson Dart

Arkansas lineman Landon Jackson beats his man and gets to Jaxson Dart, sacking the quarterback and forcing a fumble, which is recovered by the National team.

Nice play by the Razorback.

Dart throws 2-point pass to TeSlaa

Dart works through his progressions, finding TeSlaa in the back of the end zone for a two-point conversion. TeSlaa makes his second tough grab of the day, this time to tie the game at 8.

Dart scrambles for a score

Dart gets the American team on the board, as the pocket collapses and he escapes for a touchdown scramble.

Dart broke a tackle there near the end, showcasing his power and scrambling ability.

Jaxson Dart completes deep pass to Bech on flea flicker

American team dials up a flea flicker, and Dart throws a deep pass to Bech, who comes down with the pass over two defenders. Bech has three receptions for 54 yards so far.

That play might’ve been a touchdown if Dart put some more air under the ball.

Louisville’s Tyler Shough enters for Dillon Gabriel

Shough, who finished his seventh year of college football at Louisville after stints at Oregon and Texas Tech, enters at quarterback for the National team in relief of Dillon Gabriel.

Utah’s Junior Tafuna with the sack

Nice play by Tafuna, who gets to Leonard for the sack.

Riley Leonard with a couple nice throws

Leonard steps up in the pocket and fires a strike on third-and-12 to Arkansas’ Isaac TeSlaa, who comes down with the pass in traffic. Leonard has made some nice throws so far today.

Iowa’s Sebastian Castro forces, recovers fumble

Castro forces and recovers a fumble, giving the ball back to the National team.

There’s no replay review at the Senior Bowl, although video appeared to show the American team runner was down on contact, so the play stands.

Senior Bowl players honoring Tiger Bech

TCU’s Jack Bech, who just made a nice grab from Riley Leonard, is wearing No. 7 in honor of his brother, former Princeton player Tiger Bech, who died in the New Orleans attack on New Year’s Day.

Each player in the game is also wearing a No. 7 sticker on their helmets.

Bech was also named the top receiver on the American squad, according to coaches and players in the week leading up to the game.

Ollie Gordon throws trick play touchdown

Gordon catches a backward pass and tosses it downfield for Iowa State’s Jayden Higgins, who makes a great adjustment on the ball and comes down with the touchdown reception, showing off his length and size.

National team takes an 8-0 lead after Gabriel throws to Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo for the two-point conversion. Nice throw-and-catch by Gabriel and Arroyo there with the tight coverage.

USC’s Woody Marks picks up first down

Marks, who has plenty of experience as a pass catcher, catches a screen behind the line of scrimmage and picks up the first down.

Marks ran for 1,133 yards with nine touchdowns this season, putting himself firmly on the NFL draft radar.

Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II with quick start

Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II, who led the nation in rushing yards two seasons ago, starts the first drive with back-to-back nice runs.

Senior Bowl underway from Mobile

Miami’s Xavier Restrepo returns the kickoff, and we’re underway from the Senior Bowl. Dillon Gabriel and the National team to start first.

Riley Leonard, Dillon Gabriel to start at quarterback

Dillon Gabriel will start at quarterback for the National team, while Riley Leonard will start the first half and Jalen Milroe will start the second half for the American team.

Senior Bowl announcers

Rhett Lewis will handle play-by-play duties on Saturday, with Charles Davis as the color analyst. NFL draft expert Daniel Jeremiah will also be on the call, with insider Tom Pelissero as the sideline reporter.

Senior Bowl time today

• Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
• Date: Saturday, Feb. 1
• Location: Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Alabama)

The 2025 Senior Bowl is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 1, from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

What channel is the Senior Bowl on today?

• TV channel: NFL Network
• Streaming: NFL Network app, Fubo

The 2025 Senior Bowl will air live on NFL Network, with streaming options available on the NFL Network app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

2025 Senior Bowl rosters

Here are the 2025 Senior Bowl rosters:

Quarterbacks

• Jalen Milroe, Alabama
• Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
• Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
• Will Howard, Ohio State
• Riley Leonard, Notre Dame
• Tyler Shough, Louisville

Running backs

• Donovan Edwards, Michigan
• Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State
• RJ Harvey, UCF
• Jarquez Hunter, Auburn
• Woody Marks, USC
• Damien Martinez, Miami
• Kalel Mullings, Michigan
• Devin Neal, Kansas
• Brashard Smith, SMU
• Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech
• Marcus Yarns, Delaware

Wide receivers

• Elic Ayomanor, Stanford
• Jack Bech, TCU
• Pat Bryant, Illinois
• Chimere Dike, Florida
• Da’Quan Felton, Virginia Tech
• Tai Felton, Maryland
• Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
• Tez Johnson, Oregon
• Jaylin Lane, Virginia Tech
• Jaylin Noel, Iowa State
• Xavier Restrepo, Miami
• Jalen Royals, Utah State
• Arian Smith, Georgia
• Kyle Williams, Washington State

Tight ends

• Elijah Arroyo, Miami
• Gavin Bartholomew, Pitt
• Jake Briningstool, Clemson
• CJ Dippre, Alabama
• Harrold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green
• Terrance Ferguson, Oregon
• Jackson Hawes, Georgia Tech
• Gunnar Helm, Texas
• Moliki Matavao, UCLA
• Mason Taylor, LSU

Offensive linemen

• Anthony Belton, NC State
• Logan Brown, Kansas
• Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
• Ajani Cornelius, Oregon
• Garrett Dellinger, LSU
• Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
• Miles Frazier, LSU
• Emery Jones Jr., LSU
• Marcus Mbow, Purdue
• Armand Membou, Missouri
• Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
• Jonah Monheim, USC
• Jack Nelson, Wisconsin
• Tate Ratledge, Georgia
• Jalen Rivers, Miami
• Caleb Rogers, Texas Tech
• Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
• Jackson Slater, Sacramento State
• Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College
• Jalen Travis, Iowa State
• Carson Vinson, Alabama A&M
• Jared Wilson, Georgia
• Grey Zabel, North Dakota State

Interior defensive linemen

• Darius Alexander, Toledo
• Yahya Black, Iowa
• Jamaree Caldwell, Oregon
• Alfred Collins, Texas
• Joshua Farmer, Florida State
• Ty Hamilton, Ohio State
• Cam Jackson, Florida
• Walter Nolen, Ole Miss
• Omarr Norman-Lott, Tennessee
• Aeneas Peebles, Virginia Tech
• Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
• Deone Walker, Kentucky

Edge rushers

• Vernon Broughton, Texas
• Jordan Burch, Oregon
• Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
• Mike Green, Marshall
• Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Georgia
• Jared Ivey, Ole Miss
• Landon Jackson, Arkansas
• Sai’vion Jones, LSU
• Jah Joyner, Minnesota
• Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
• Oluwafemi Oladejo, UCLA
• Ty Robinson, Nebraska
• T.J. Sanders, South Carolina
• Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
• Barryn Sorrell, Texas
• Josaiah Stewart, Michigan
• Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
• Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
• David Walker, Central Arkansas

Linebackers

• Eugene Asante, Auburn
• Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon
• Shemar James, Florida
• Demetrius Knight Jr., South Carolina
• Cody Lindenberg, Minnesota
• Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
• Jalen McLeod, Auburn
• Smael Mondon Jr., Georgia
• Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
• Tyreem Powell, Rutgers
• Karene Reid, Utah
• Carson Schwesinger, UCLA

Cornerbacks

• BJ Adams, UCF
• Trey Amos, Ole Miss
• Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky
• Tommi Hill, Nebraska
• Bilhal Kone, Western Michigan
• Mac McWilliams, UCF
• Jacob Parrish, Kansas State
• Darien Porter, Iowa State
• Quincy Riley, Louisville
• Jaylin Smith, USC
• Upton Stout, Western Kentucky
• Dorian Strong, Virginia Tech
• Azareye’h Thomas, Florida State

Safeties

• Billy Bowman, Oklahoma
• Sabastian Castro, Iowa
• Maxen Hook, Toledo
• Rayuan Lane III, Navy
• Andrew Mukuba, Texas
• Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
• Lathan Ransom, Ohio State
• Jonas Sanker, Virginia
• Dante Trader Jr., Maryland
• Malik Verdon, Iowa State
• Hunter Wohler, Wisconsin

Specialists

• Austin Brinkman, West Virginia (LS)
• James Burnip, Alabama (P)
• Jeremy Crawshaw, Florida (P)
• Ryan Fitzgerald, Florida State (K)
• Caden Davis, Ole Miss (K)
• William Wagner, Michigan (LS)