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.
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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)
