As we get closer to the Heisman Trophy presentation, our field of contenders slowly dwindles. This week we see three players fall off: J.T. Barrett, Mason Rudolph, and Trace McSorley (all quarterbacks who lost in Week 10, coincidentally). Where do the remaining six players stand? Let's get started.
6. Jalen Hurts, Alabama (Last Week: 8)- At this point, the real question is whether or not Hurts will get any Heisman votes and all. Despite being in a similar situation last year, Hurts got zero votes. He has played a little better this season, though he has yet to have a standout game. His only chance at winning the award is if the rest of the contenders fall, and Hurts is the last man standing.
5. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Last Week: 7)- It's clear Taylor is healthy again. In a 45-17 romp over the Hoosiers, Taylor had 29 carries for 183 yards and one touchdown. Taylor is very much the odd man out among the running back group of Barkley, Love, and Adams, so he's going to need some incredible performances to even make it to New York City. If not, he'll get a few third-place votes, but will not be anywhere near the top vote-getters.
4. Josh Adams, Notre Dame (Last Week: 4)- Adams left Notre Dame's win over Wake Forest early but stays in the Heisman conversation thanks to ND's win. He leads FBS in rushes of at least sixty yards with seven.
3. Brice Love, Stanford (Last Week: 3)- The biggest thing going for Love's Heisman campaign was that he led the country in rushing. Unfortunately, that distinction now belongs to SDSU's Rashaad Penny. But there is another stat that helps Love: he has a rush of at least 50 yards in every game this season.
2. Saquon Barkley, Penn State (Last Week: 2)- Well, it happened. The unthinkable happened. For weeks sportswriters proclaimed that the Heisman race was all but over; that Saquon Barkley was guaranteed to take home the hardware. Now, Barkley is coming off his second straight game of limited productivity. More importantly, the Nittany Lions lost both of those games and are now virtually eliminated from CFP contention. Barkley will still make it to New York, but he's no longer the favorite to win.
1. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 1)- What more can I say about Baker Mayfield that hasn't been said already. The man played like he was possessed on Saturday as this Sooners defeated their in-state rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Not only did Mayfield play like the best quarterback in the nation, he played like the best player in the nation. How else do you explain his 598 passing yards and five touchdowns on just 24 attempts (besides Hollywood Brown)?
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6. Jalen Hurts, Alabama (Last Week: 8)- At this point, the real question is whether or not Hurts will get any Heisman votes and all. Despite being in a similar situation last year, Hurts got zero votes. He has played a little better this season, though he has yet to have a standout game. His only chance at winning the award is if the rest of the contenders fall, and Hurts is the last man standing.
5. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Last Week: 7)- It's clear Taylor is healthy again. In a 45-17 romp over the Hoosiers, Taylor had 29 carries for 183 yards and one touchdown. Taylor is very much the odd man out among the running back group of Barkley, Love, and Adams, so he's going to need some incredible performances to even make it to New York City. If not, he'll get a few third-place votes, but will not be anywhere near the top vote-getters.
4. Josh Adams, Notre Dame (Last Week: 4)- Adams left Notre Dame's win over Wake Forest early but stays in the Heisman conversation thanks to ND's win. He leads FBS in rushes of at least sixty yards with seven.
3. Brice Love, Stanford (Last Week: 3)- The biggest thing going for Love's Heisman campaign was that he led the country in rushing. Unfortunately, that distinction now belongs to SDSU's Rashaad Penny. But there is another stat that helps Love: he has a rush of at least 50 yards in every game this season.
2. Saquon Barkley, Penn State (Last Week: 2)- Well, it happened. The unthinkable happened. For weeks sportswriters proclaimed that the Heisman race was all but over; that Saquon Barkley was guaranteed to take home the hardware. Now, Barkley is coming off his second straight game of limited productivity. More importantly, the Nittany Lions lost both of those games and are now virtually eliminated from CFP contention. Barkley will still make it to New York, but he's no longer the favorite to win.
1. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 1)- What more can I say about Baker Mayfield that hasn't been said already. The man played like he was possessed on Saturday as this Sooners defeated their in-state rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Not only did Mayfield play like the best quarterback in the nation, he played like the best player in the nation. How else do you explain his 598 passing yards and five touchdowns on just 24 attempts (besides Hollywood Brown)?
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