We've reached that point of the season where we only have five realistic candidates. Granted, Baker Mayfield has it completely locked up, but a few other guys have the potential to make it at least a little interesting. Let's get started.
5. Lamar Jackson, Louisville (Last Week: 6)- Jackson's redemption story this year has been incredible. After completely dropping out of the Heisman race thanks to a string of losses, but thanks to his incredible season is now back in the Heisman conversation. He won't repeat but has an incredible chance of making it back to New York. If he plays well enough, he could even finish in the top three.
4. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Last Week: 4)- Taylor (and the entire Wisconsin offense) played very well against that tough Michigan defense, which is exactly what Taylor needed to boost his Heisman campaign. In 19 rushes he accumulated 152 yards for a 6.9 average. If he has a big
3. Saquon Barkley, Penn State (Last Week: 3)- Barkley had his first great game in weeks as he ran for 158 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. The Nittany Lions beat the pesky Nebraska Cornhuskers by 12 and are currently ranked tenth.
2. Brice Love, Stanford (Last Week: 2)- Although he had a bum ankle Love still ran for 101 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries. He's still quite a way from Mayfield but his stock will improve with a great performance against Notre Dame this week.
1. Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma (Last Week: 1)- The story this week was not about Mayfield's performance against Kansas but rather his disrespectful crotch-grabbing gesture. Although he later apologized for it, there is no doubt that a few Heisman voters will downgrade Mayfield. After all, a Heisman winner is supposed to display outstanding character on and off the field (except for Jameis Winston apparently).
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