2026 Heisman Poll Week Six

Week six of the 2026 Heisman Poll brought exciting updates for fans of American college football. CJ Carr of Notre Dame secured the #5 spot, showcasing his leadership as the Fighting Irish beat Stanford 58-7. Carr has put up impressive numbers with 1,378 yards, 16 touchdowns, and a single interception. His upcoming matchup against BYU on October 17th could further solidify his position in the Heisman race.

Gunner Stockton of Georgia made his Heisman poll debut following an outstanding game against Alabama. Stockton has accumulated 1,298 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions. The Georgia Bulldogs are currently undefeated and aim to secure their place in the SEC Championship game, the College Football Playoffs, and ultimately the national championship.

Trinidad Chambliss of Ole Miss remains in the #3 spot with 1,435 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions. Chambliss will face Austin Simmons, his former teammate, in their upcoming matchup. Both quarterbacks have been neck and neck this season, with only one yard difference in their yardage totals.

Darian Mensah of Miami, currently sitting at #2, has had a historic season. Despite being off last weekend, Mensah's historic performance and Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking stats have kept them in a tight battle for the top spot. Mensah leads with 1,438 yards, 15 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Smith, in contrast, has 1,438 yards, 15 touchdowns, and zero interceptions, ranking second nationally in all three categories. Smith will face Indiana in their upcoming game, raising the stakes for both players.

Rounding out the top four is Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, who maintained his #1 position for the second week. Smith has put up impressive numbers with 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is being compared to Randy Moss and is rewriting Ohio State records with 211 receptions, 3,474 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns. Smith's performance against the defending national champions on October 17th will be a crucial test of his skills as he competes for the Heisman Trophy.