With just one month remaining, the college football common season is coming into its dwelling stretch and a few gamers are starting to separate themselves within the race for the Heisman Trophy, set to be awarded on Dec. 13.
Listed below are the highest 4 Heisman favorites as of Friday, per FanDuel.
The Buckeyes sophomore QB has been sensational this season with 2,188 passing yards, the third-most passing TDs (23) and solely three interceptions. His QBR (90.9) is the best in the country and he has already led top-ranked Ohio State (8-0) to key victories over then-No. 1 Texas and No. 17 Illinois.
He has accounted for a number of TD passes in each recreation for the reason that season-opening win over the Longhorns and has accomplished as least 85% of his throws in 4 of Ohio State’s eight video games.
Having the nation’s greatest receiver in Jeremiah Smith (725 yards, 9 TDs) doesn’t harm, however Sayin has clearly positioned himself nicely for the game’s most prestigious honor. A visit to archrival No. 21 Michigan, within the regular-season finale on Nov. 29 could be one last test for Sayin if he desires to remain atop the Heisman Trophy race.
The California switch has been phenomenal in head coach Curt Cignetti’s system, accounting for the second-most TD passes (25) within the nation. He additionally has 2,124 passing yards and solely 4 interceptions for the No. 2 Hoosiers (9-0).
Mendoza has solely been sacked seven instances all season, a big a part of the rationale he has thrown not less than 4 TD passes in 4 video games this season, all with out throwing a single interception in these video games.
A positive schedule might not enable Mendoza to cross the attention take a look at in opposition to stiffer competitors till a possible Huge Ten championship recreation showdown with the Buckeyes, however he has accomplished greater than sufficient to remain in competition.
Simpson might have fewer TD passes (20) than the 2 QBs forward of him, however has solely accounted for one interception, all whereas being sacked 14 instances.
For the reason that shock season-opening loss to unranked Florida State, Simpson has accomplished not less than 70% of his passes in 4 video games, together with an ideal 17-of-17 in opposition to Louisiana-Monroe. He additionally led the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide (7-1) to 4 consecutive wins over ranked opponents, a stretch that included 9 TD passes and his lone interception of the season.
That alone is spectacular sufficient, however with No. 12 Oklahoma coming to Tuscaloosa in Week 12, Simpson has extra alternatives to enhance his case for the Heisman.
At this stage, Reed is the least probably of the 4 to win the award based mostly on the place he’s at, however this has nonetheless been a exceptional season for him. He has 1,972 yards and 17 TDs passing to associate with 349 yards and 6 TDs on the bottom.
The twin-threat strategy has been the story the final 4 video games with not less than a passing and dashing TD in every one. The six interceptions, together with two in opposition to then-No. 20 LSU in his most up-to-date outing, have been a difficulty at instances, however with a group that’s winning in all three phases, Reed has performed a key function for Texas A&M (8-0) in its playoff push.
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