Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Heisman Watch Week 4

I don't know what to say in this introduction that I haven't said before. It's early in the season, the Heisman isn't won in September, etc. Let's just get started.

But... we must first say goodbye to Utah's Zack Moss, who only for 20 yards in Utah's loss to USC.

10. D'Andre Swift, Georgia (Last Week: NR)- Replacing Moss in this week's countdown is the Bulldog Swift, who was a big part in Georgia's win over Notre Dame.

9. J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State (Last Week: 9)- Dobbins had a good performance in Ohio State's crushing win over Miami (OH), but he was outgained on the ground by teammate Steele Chambers (63-52).

8. Travis Etienne, Clemson (Last Week: 8)- After a great start to the season, it feels like Etienne has cooled down significantly. Yes, Clemson is still undefeated and Etienne ran for a score in Week 4, but it feels like he needs to do more if he wants to become a Heisman finalist.

7. Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (Last Week: 6)- Lawrence only threw nine passes against Charlotte, but that was all that was required of him. Two of those nine passes went for touchdowns and Clemson beat Charlotte 52-10.

6. Sam Ehlinger, Texas (Last Week: 7)- Ehlinger moves up a spot after Texas knocked off undefeated conference rival Oklahoma State. For his part, Ehlinger threw for four touchdowns as the Longhorns won 36-30.

5. Justin Fields, Ohio State (Last Week: 5)- All you need to know about Ohio State's Week 4 game against Miami (OH) is that they scored 42 points in the second quarter.

4. Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin (Last Week: 4)- Good news everyone (unless you're a Michigan fan): Wisconsin is most definitely for real. They thoroughly dominated the Wolverines and Taylor was a big reason why. The dominating back ran for two scores and more than 200 yards on 23 carries as the Badgers won by 21. Wisconsin's continued success keeps Taylor in the national conversation, which is obviously great for his Heisman campaign.

3. Joe Burrow, LSU (Last Week: 3)- If you still aren't a believer in Burrow, get on board. The man is putting on beautiful performances on a weekly basis. In Week 4, the Tiger threw for 398 yards and six touchdowns.

2. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama (Last Week: 2)- 'Bama cruised over Southern Miss and Tua padded his season stats by going 17 of 21 for 293 yards and five passing scores.

1. Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma (Last Week: 1)- Despite not playing in Week 4 (and a strong performance by our #2 candidate), Hurts is still our Heisman front-runner.

Thanks for reading everyone.

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