2025 HLC Week 3 Recap

Lobos Crush Leatherheads, Stay Unbeaten
New Mexico kept rolling with a 144–65 rout of Rockport, improving to 3–0 and remaining the lone undefeated squad. Jalen Hurts (29.0) and Puka Nacua (22.8) carried the load, while the defense added 17.0. Patrick Mahomes managed just 13.2 for the Leatherheads, who fell to 1–2.

Tacos Cook Up Big Numbers, Muskies Still Searching
San Antonio topped 130 points in a 130–110 victory over Michiana. Jonathan Taylor exploded for 32.8 while the defense piled up 32.0, and Davante Adams added 14.6. The Muskellunge got strong outings from Jahmyr Gibbs (26.9) and Christian McCaffrey (24.0), but Justin Herbert stumbled at 14.6 and the team dropped to 0–3.

Robots Outgun Troubadours for First Win
i2^3∑π broke into the win column with a 138–125 decision against Tortilla Flats. Nico Collins (22.4), Jake Ferguson (21.2), and kicker Chase McLaughlin (20.0) sparked the Robots’ balanced attack. Lamar Jackson (27.0) and O. Hampton (24.9) did their best to keep the Troubs in it, but the West rivals both leave the week at 1–2.

Tourists Take East Showdown Over Jaybirds
Austin pulled even with the Jaybirds at 2–1 after a 110–93 win. Josh Allen (23.0) and James Cook (20.8) led the way, with T.J. Hockenson chipping in 15.9. The Birds leaned on A.J. Brown (22.9) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (20.7), but they couldn’t keep pace and slipped from the top spot in the East.

HLC Player of the Week: Jonathan Taylor, RB, San Antonio Tacos
Taylor looked like his old self, rushing 17 times for 102 yards and three touchdowns. He also added three catches for 16 yards on four targets. The performance totaled 32.8 fantasy points and carried the Tacos to a much-needed win over Michiana.