New Heisman Favorite Draws Strong Criticism From College Football Fans
College football fans called out an overreaction to one player's first game of the season as a new Heisman favorite emerged.
The new frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy after his impressive debut was announced by Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah, who led his team to a 45-6 victory over Stanford. The 18-year-old playmaker went 27 of 30 for 401 passing yards and scored five touchdowns in his first game of the season, quickly amassing 14% odds on the Kalshi prediction market.
However, the victory against the often-maligned Cardinal sparked strong criticism from college football fans. Many took to social media to express their disbelief at the prospect of Mensah leading the Heisman race only after a single game, questioning the wisdom of such an early declaration amid the team's significant injury concerns.
Others pointed out that Stanford was not the typical ACC rival and argued that the team's poor performance warranted a wait-and-see approach before crowning Mensah as the season's favorite. The debate extended to other top contenders for the prestigious award, with notable players such as Notre Dame's CJ Carr and college football powerhouses like Texas' Arch Manning and Oregon's Dante Moore ready to vie for the championship.
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