Daniel Uthman

USA TODAY Sports

College football spring games don't count. Most aren't even games. But that doesn't mean that they don't keep stats. And some players Saturday, when more than one-third of FBS programs took the field, had some statistically impressive performances.

It remains to be seen whether these performances will mean anything on the depth chart — or whether they will have any carryover at all — but here are some of the more notable outings Saturday:

Shane Buechele, QB, Texas: Pressure and expectations to win ooze from the pores of Longhorns fans, and they finally have a quarterback who can not only withstand their desires but also reward them. A freshman early enrollee, Buechele exudes a cool and calm typical of a college veteran. When you have that kind of mindset, you can do things like Buechele did in one half of the Longhorns' spring game: 24 of 41 passing for 299 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

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Ryan Higgins, QB, Louisiana Tech: Higgins once was the Bulldogs' starter, but that was so long ago that the current NFC Rookie of the Year, Jameis Winston, was a freshman in college at the time. Higgins is making moves to return to that role in 2016, replacing former grad transfer and 2015 standout Jeff Driskel. Higgins completed 27 of 34 passes for 469 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions Saturday.

Special mention also to rising sophomore defensive Jaylon Ferguson, a 2015 freshman all-American who had three sacks on four tackles.

Isaiah Johnson, WR, Houston: The Cougars had three wide receiver mainstays sitting out, so Johnson had less competition for the ball. But 15 catches is 15 catches, and they happen to be nine more than he had in the 2015 season. A rising sophomore, Johnson took those 15 passes for 292 yards and three TDs. He has the speed and agility of a former state champion hurdler, and putting that on a 6-4 frame can be scary for a defensive back.

Levern Jacobs, WR, Maryland: Offensive coordinator Walt Bell's scheme relies on receivers who can get open quickly, and the rising senior Jacobs fits that bill. He had five receptions for 112 yards and two touchdowns Saturday. A career that was interrupted by a season-long suspension in 2014 and that saw him return in 2015 to lead the Terps in receptions could be set for a climax in 2016.

Trey Carter, DE, Oklahoma State: Carter, a rising sophomore pass rush specialist, had three sacks and a fumble recovery. Carter who entered the spring game with one career tackle, could be a key player for a Cowboys team that is looking to replace All-Big 12 end Emmanuel Ogbah. His high school ratings and array of major schools that pursued him indicate the talent is there.

Darell Garretson, QB, Oregon State: The Beavers seemed as wide open at quarterback as any team in the FBS. But Garretson, a transfer from Utah State who sat out 2015, moved closer to the starting job. He was 21-of-32 for 263 yards and three touchdowns and showed poise and confidence that Oregon State just hasn't gotten from the younger quarterbacks on its roster.

Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina: Mitch Trubisky is competing to be the Tar Heels' starting quarterback, and one aspect of his decision making Saturday might pay off. He decided to look for Hollins early and often. Hollins led the FBS in yards per catch in 2015, but Saturday the pattern or length of the route didn't matter — Hollins was getting it. The 6-4 rising senior had seven catches for 111 yards and a touchdown in one of the day's most impressive showings.

Braxton Berrios, WR, Miami: Like many highly rated Hurricanes recruits, Berrios came to Coral Gables with unique skills and high expectations. His sophomore season was an injury-marred setback, but he showed in new coach Mark Richt's first spring game that the promise is still there, making eight catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. Berrios, if healthy, gives fellow junior Brad Kaaya a super-quick, slippery outlet on virtually every pass play.

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