Jadan Baugh still in USA TODAY Sports' Heisman Trophy race, but barely

Jadan Baugh remains in the Heisman Trophy race, but his recent performance has caused a dip in his standing. The Florida Gators star running back faced a significant setback during the team's Week 5 matchup against the Missouri Tigers, where he recorded his worst game to date. Baugh was limited to just 13 rushing yards on 12 carries, causing his five-game streak of rushing for 100 or more yards to come to an end.

Despite this disappointing loss, Baugh still leads the SEC in yardage gained and continues to have a chance to recover his momentum heading into the remainder of the season. USA TODAY Sports writer Austin Curtright still ranks Baugh at No. 12 in his latest Heisman Trophy outlook, placing him at the very bottom of the rankings. Baugh, who was the nation's rushing leader prior to the Week 5 game, currently shares first place nationally with 11 rushing touchdowns.

However, Florida will need to demonstrate that their loss to Missouri was an anomaly for Baugh to regain his Heisman contender status. Baugh will have the opportunity to prove himself in Week 6 when Florida faces the South Carolina Gamecocks on their home turf. The Gamecocks' rushing defense ranks 29th in the nation with an 88.4 rating, according to Pro Football Focus.