College football Heisman Trophy watch after Week 6
You can probably rip up those Arch Manning tickets.
After six weeks of college football action, the search for the Heisman Trophy continues as the regular season nears its midpoint. Eight teams remain undefeated, while others, like Oklahoma, have lost their Heisman hopes due to interceptions. However, some players from unranked teams deserve attention.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith had a relatively quiet game against Maryland, catching four passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Despite this, Smith remains in the running for the award. He is second in Division I for receptions, touchdown catches, and receiving yards. If he continues this performance, he could become the third wide receiver in seven seasons to win the Heisman.
Miami's quarterback Darian Mensah carried the Hurricanes to a 45-16 victory over Clemson. Mensah completed 84.2% of his passes, with 15 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for a touchdown, keeping Miami's unbeaten record intact. If Miami navigates their schedule and Mensah continues his exceptional play, he could be a strong candidate for the Heisman.
Notre Dame's CJ Carr led the Fighting Irish to another 58-7 win against Stanford. Carr threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns, bringing his totals to 16 touchdowns and one interception on the season. Any quarterback whose team starts the season undefeated is immediately in the Heisman conversation, and Carr has been protected all season long.
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