Who’s in the hunt for the Heisman Trophy? The top candidates, what they need to do, and who still has a realistic shot.
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And now it’s on.
The race for the Heisman Trophy hadn’t really kicked in yet.
Bryce Young was banged up, no one who goes to bed at a reasonable hour had seen Caleb Williams play a full game, CJ Stroud was rolling with too much ease – there wasn’t any intrigue.
That all changed up in a big way last weekend, and now the Heisman Trophy chase is in high gear.
Who are the five most realistic candidates in the hunt? As a Heisman voter, I’m not allowed to reveal my thoughts or ballot under penalty of death – or worse, be forced to watch the Iowa offense – but here’s the best guess at how the voting would go if the season were to end now.
Before getting going, remember the reality of this thing. To be in the hunt, you have to 1) be on a team in the mix for the national title, or at least the College Football Playoff, 2) be a quarterback, or 3) be having an otherworldly season if you’re at another position.
And you have to do stuff when everyone is watching.
To me, it’s about who the signature player is in a given season – a combination of MVP and MOP – but again, this list isn’t necessarily what I would do with my ballot.
The top five players in the Heisman Trophy race after Week 7 are …
Player of Week 7
WR Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee
There were a few other guys out there who had pretty good days, too, but Hyatt came up with something otherworldly in the 52-49 win over Alabama. He only made six grabs, but they were all big with 207 yard and a school-record five touchdowns.
5 Other Players On The Heisman Watch List
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