Week 13 Heisman Watch

With only one week of the regular season left, the Heisman race is drawing to a close. For the first time this season, we have less than 10 players on our list. Two players have dropped out: Corey Coleman of Baylor (who didn't make much of an impact against TCU) and Leonard Fournette of LSU (who had the week off). Let's get started.

8. Royce Freeman, Oregon (Last Week: 10)- Freeman had himself a day as Oregon knocked off Oregon State, He ran for 167 yards and two touchdowns while also picking up 51 receiving yards. Freeman definitely won't make it to New York, but he deserves some votes.

7. Keenan Reynolds, Navy (Last Week: 6)- Reynolds and Navy fell to Houston, but Reynolds still had a good game. He went 13 for 16 with 312 yards and a touchdown through the air. He also ran for 84 yards and one score.

6. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State (Last Week: 7)- Elliot was a big reason that the Buckeyes trampled over the Wolverines. The back ran for 214 yards and two touchdowns while also catching two passes for seven yards.

5. Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Last Week: 5)- Cook has an outside chance of making it to New York, but he'll definitely get some votes. In FSU's win over #12 Florida (a win that ended Florida's playoff dreams), Cook ran for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries.

4.  Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 4)- Mayfield and the Sooners beat Oklahoma St. to all but clinch a playoff spot. Mayfield went 17 of 25 for 180 yards, two scores, and zero picks. He also ran for 77 yards and one score on 11 runs.

3. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Last Week: 3)- McCaffrey failed to get 100 rushing yards against Notre Dame, but he did accumulate 19 receiving yards while also returning five kicks for an average of 21.8 yards.

2. Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Last Week: 1)- Watson may have fallen out of the top spot, but he can still has a chance to walk away with the Heisman. He'll need a big game over North Carolina in the ACC title game next week.

1. Derrick Henry, Alabama (Last Week: 2)- At this point in time, Henry looks like the favorite to walk away with the Heisman. He's been consistent for 'Bama all season long and is one of the main reasons they're ranked #2.

Thanks for reading, be sure to check in next week for the final installment of the Heisman watch.

Week 12 Heisman Watch

For the first time this season, we do not have anyone on the watch-list. As the season gets longer, the list of real Heisman candidates shrinks. We have two players who dropped off the list: Trevone Boykin (who didn't play due to injury) and DeShone Kizer (who played sloppily against Boston College). Let's get started.

10. Royce Freeman, Oregon (Last Week: NR)- Freeman has had a great season thus far for the Ducks. Against #24 USC on Saturday, he ran for for 147 yards on 20 carries while also picking up 50 receiving yards.

9. Corey Coleman, Baylor (Last Week: 8)- Coleman had a relatively quiet game on Saturday (three rushes for 21 yards and five catches for 77 yards). Baylor beat Oklahoma St. to keep their playoff dreams alive.

8. Leonard Fournette, LSU (Last Week: 6)- Fournette stopped his two-game slide by rushing for 108 yards on 25 carries and hauling in four catches for 72 yards. However, LSU lost its third straight game.

7. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State (Last Week: 3)- Elliot failed to rush for at least a 100 yards for the first time this season. The stout MSU defense held him to 33 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. He'll need a big game against Michigan to get back in the top tier of Heisman contenders.

6. Keenan Reynolds, Navy (Last Week: NR)- No player in FBS history has run for more touchdowns than Reynolds. Against Tulsa, he ran for 81 yards and one score while also throwing for 55 yards and another TD.

5. Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Last Week: 7)- Cook rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as his Seminoles cruised past Chattanooga for an easy win. Cook still has a chance of making it to New York. but he'll have to finish the season strong.

4. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 4)-Oklahoma did knock off TCU, but Mayfield only played in the first half after being pulled due to injury. Fortunately for his team, he is expected to play next week against Oklahoma State.

3. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Last Week: 5)- No Heisman contender had a better week than McCaffrey did. Against Cal, the Stanford Cardinal ran for 192 yards, hauled in a 49 yard touchdown pass, and returned a kick for a score.

2. Derrick Henry, Alabama (Last Week: 2)- Henry only played in two quarters as Alabama coasted past Charleston Southern. In those two quarters, he ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns on 9 carries.

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Last Week: 1)- Watson holds on to the top spot in our Heisman watch after running for 44 yards and one touchdown while also accumulating 343 yards and three scores through the air.

Week 11 Heisman Watch

After last week's major shake-up in the Heisman watch, a lot of fans were expecting more stability this week. That pretty much happened, as we have no new superstars on the list. We are now at the point of the season where it is virtually guaranteed that one of the ten men listen below will walk away with the Heisman (unless our sole watch-list player, Houston's Greg Ward Jr., catches fire). Let's get started.

10. Trevone Boykin, TCU (Last Week: 7)- Boykin never got a chance to get going on Saturday, as he suffered an ankle injury early into the game. Reports indicate that he will be able to play next week, however.

9. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame (Last Week: 10)-  Kizer didn't have eye-popping stats against Wake Forest, but he didn't need to, as the Irish dominated the game from start to finish. Kizer finished by going 13-19 for 111 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

8. Corey Coleman, Baylor (Last Week: 5)- Coleman was pretty much shut down against Oklahoma. The star receiver had only three catches for 51 yards and no scores. He's going to need a big game against Oklahoma State next week if he wants to stay in the Heisman race.

7. Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Last Week: 8)- #16 FSU defeated NC State, and Cook was a big reason why. He ran for 138 yards and two scores while also picking up 17 receiving yards. He should have a big game against Chattanooga next week.

6. Leonard Fournette, LSU (Last Week: 3)- After his disappointing performance against Alabama last week, Fournette needed a big game in order to keep his Heisman dreams alive. Unfortunately for him, he only managed 91 yards and one score.

5. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Last Week: 6)- Stanford lost to Oregon and got their playoff hopes dashed. Nonetheless, McCaffrey had a big game, as he had more than 200 total yards and one rushing score.

4. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 9)- The Sooners handed Baylor its first loss of the season. Mayfield threw for 270 yards and three scores while also rushing for 76 yards and another touchdown.

3. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State (Last Week: 4)- There has perhaps been no player more consistent this season then Elliot, who has rushed for at least a 100 yards in every game. Against Illinois, he ran for 181 yards and two scores.

2. Derrick Henry, Alabama (Last Week: 2)- Honestly, you could switch around #s 1 and 2, but Henry has to be content with the #2 spot for now. He ran for 204 yards and two scores against Mississippi State.

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Last Week: 1)- #1 Clemson beat Syracuse 37-27 to stay undefeated. Watson went 34 for 37 for 360 yards and two scores to lead Clemson to victory. He also ran for 105 yards and a score.

Thanks for reading everyone, and be sure to check back next week for an updated Heisman watch.

Week 10 Heisman Watch

In a shocking turn of events, both of the top two players in last week's Heisman watch tumble after disappointing performances on Saturday. Many players have capitalized on this tumble including our new leader. We have only one player on the watch-list: Greg Ward Jr. of Houston. We also have two players who dropped off: Josh Doctson (who suffered a wrist injury) and Paxton Lynch (who lost to Navy by 25). Let's get started.

10. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame (Last Week: NR)- Kizer is Notre Dame's third player to make the Heisman watch this season, making it the only school (along with Ohio State) to have that many players in the top ten. (The only other teams with multiple players are Baylor and TCU). Kizer accounted for six touchdowns in ND's 42-30 win over Pitt.

9. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: NR)- Mayfield resurfaces on our top ten list after throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns. Furthermore, thanks to TCU's loss, Oklahoma is still in playoff contention.

8. Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Last Week: 9)- The Seminoles picked up their second loss of the season, but Cook was still impressive. He ran for 194 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries against Clemson.

7. Trevone Boykin, TCU (Last Week: 2)- Unfortunately for Boykin, you can't throw four interceptions and lose by 20 points and expect to remain a Heisman front-runner. He will get a chance to redeem himself next week against Kansas.

6. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Last Week: 7)- #11 Stanford rolled through Colorado, with McCaffrey running for 147 yards while also adding 35 return yards and 15 receiving yards. At this rate, McCaffrey could earn himself a ticket to New York.

5. Corey Coleman, Baylor (Last Week: 6)- Baylor stayed perfect this week by beating Bill Snyder and Kansas State. Coleman caught 11 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Thanks to Doctson's injury, Coleman is the only receiver in the nation with a chance at winning the Heisman.

4. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State (Last Week: 4)- Ohio State is still undefeated and very much in the playoff conversation. Elliot rushed for 114 yards and one touchdown in OSU's 28-14 win over Minnesota.

3. Leonard Fournette, LSU (Last Week: 1)- Fournette could do absolutely nothing against the Crimson Tide defense on Sunday. The star back ran for only 31 yards and one score on 19 carries, by far his worst outing of the season.

2. Derrick Henry, Alabama (Last Week: 5)- Fournette's counterpart on the other sideline meanwhile, had a fantastic game. On 38 carries, Henry ran for 210 yards and three scores to keep 'Bama's playoff dreams alive.

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Last Week: 3)- The QB of the #1 team in the country sits atop our Heisman standings. He threw for 297 yards and one score while also rushing for 107 yards as Clemson clinched a spot in the ACC title game.

Thanks for reading everyone, and be sure to check back next week for an updated Heisman watch.

Week 9 Heisman Watch

Now that the first CFP rankings are out, it means the college season is really heating up. We are a mere matter of weeks until the playoffs are finalized and the Heisman is handed out. Speaking of the Heisman, it's time for our latest Heisman watch. The only player who dropped off from last week is C.J. Prosise of Notre Dame, who struggled against Temple's run defense. We also have a few players on the watch-list: DeShone Kizer of Notre Dame, Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma, and Greg Ward Jr. of Houston (all three are quarterbacks). Let's get started.

10. Josh Doctson, TCU (Last Week: NR)- After weeks of being on the watch-list, Doctson finally cracks the top 10. He does so after hauling in 11 receptions for 183 yards and two scores against West Virginia.

9. Dalvin Cook, Florida State (Last Week: 6)- Cook missed FSU's game against Syracuse with an ankle injury, but it looks like he will be able to play on Saturday when the 'Noles take on the #1 team in the CFP rankings, Clemson. A great performance there will do wonders for Cook's Heisman campaign.

8. Paxton Lynch, Memphis (Last Week: 10)- Memphis beat Tulane 41-13 to remain undefeated. Lynch threw for 343 yards and one score while also adding 43 yards on the ground. Memphis is ranked 13th in the CFP poll.

7. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford (Last Week: 9)- Stanford got a nasty scare from Washington State, but the Cardinals survived, keeping their playoff dreams alive. McCaffrey got 107 yards on the ground while also picking up a team-high 26 receiving yards.

6. Corey Coleman, Baylor (Last Week: 8)- Coleman was off this week, but he moves up thanks to Prosise and Cook trending downwards. It also helps that Coleman leads the nation in receiving touchdowns (18).

5. Derrick Henry, Alabama (Last Week: 4)- Henry did not take the field this week, but he needs all the rest as he can get, as Alabama takes on undefeated LSU next week. A win there will really help Henry's Heisman chances.

4. Ezekiel Elliot, Ohio State (Last Week: 3)- Like a lot of other Heisman contenders, Elliot had Week 9 off. He is still very much in the Heisman race however, and will likely have a big game next week against Minnesota.

3. Deshaun Watson, Clemson (Last Week: 5)- Stats-wise, Watson had an incredible game against NC State. He threw for 383 yards and five scores (while running for 54 yards and a touchdown) to keep Clemson undefeated. Add on the fact that Clemson reigns atop the CFP and you have the perfect formula for a Heisman candidate.

2. Trevone Boykin, TCU (Last Week: 2)- Two days before Watson's fantastic performance, Boykin went out and had himself a game against West Virginia. Boykin threw for 388 yards, rushed for a team-high 84 yards, and had four total touchdowns.

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU (Last Week: 1)- Despite some stiff competition, Fournette is still the Heisman front-runner. He does however, face a very daunting task next week: Alabama's notoriously tough run-defense.

Thanks for reading everyone.