In most cases, the Heisman Trophy is a quarterback award. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young looks to repeat in 2022, but he has stiff competition from Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.
But let’s not forget about Michigan running back Blake Corum, who has been on an absolute tear this season. Also high up in the rankings is Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who has 519 yards and 9 touchdowns in his last three games.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers moved up in the rankings as well after a 154 yards, 1 touchdown performance over Florida.
My top 25 Heisman contenders, including their odds (courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook) after Week 8:
25
Tulsa WR Keylon Stokes
Stats so far: 53 rec, 924 yards, 5 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
24
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.
Stats so far: 230/339, 2,934 yards, 22 TDs, 4 INTs, 2 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +20,000
23
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman
Stats so far: 144/226, 2,026 yards, 22 TDs, 6 INTs, 1 rushing TD
Heisman odds: +20,000
22
Old Dominion WR Ali Jennings III
Stats so far: 50 rec, 929 yards, 9 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
21
Purdue WR Charlie Jones
Stats so far: 72 rec, 840 yards, 9 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
20
Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda
Stats so far: 183 carries, 1,086 yards, 17 total TDs
Heisman odds: +20,000
19
Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim
Stats so far: 170 carries, 955 yards, 13 TDs
Heisman odds: +9,000
18
Marshall RB Khalan Laborn
Stats so far: 204 carries, 1,061 yards, 13 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
17
Texas RB Bijan Robinson
Stats so far: 162 carries, 920 yards, 13 total TDs
Heisman odds: +20,000 (Longhorns Wire)
16
Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez
Stats so far: 87/140, 907 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 565 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
15
Alabama OLB Will Anderson
Stats so far: 36 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 INT, 1 TD
Heisman odds: +20,000 (Roll Tide Wire)
14
UNC QB Drake Maye
Stats so far: 196/275, 2,671 yards, 29 TDs, 3 INTs, 439 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000
13
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Stats so far: 48 rec, 783 yards, 10 TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
12
TCU QB Max Duggan
Stats so far: 149/221, 2,212 yards, 22 TDs, 2 INTs, 276 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000
11
Georgia TE Brock Bowers
Stats so far: 31 rec, 547 receiving yards, 3 carries, rushing 82 yards, 6 total TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
10
Georgia QB Stetson Bennett
Stats so far: 181/267, 2,349 yards, 9 TDs, 3 INTs, 117 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +7,000
9
Illinois RB Chase Brown
Stats so far: 224 carries, 1,208 yards, 8 total TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
8
Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Stats so far: 98 carries, 672 rushing yards, 301 receiving yards, 9 total TDs
Heisman odds: +5,000
7
Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt
Stats so far: 45 rec, 907 yards, 14 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
6
Oregon QB Bo Nix
Stats so far: 180/249, 2,221 yards, 20 TDs, 5 INTs, 441 rushing yards, 11 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000
5
USC QB Caleb Williams
Stats so far: 178/275, 2,382 yards, 24 TDs, 1 INT, 249 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +1,500
4
Alabama QB Bryce Young
Stats so far: 146/221, 1,906 yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs, 137 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000
3
Michigan RB Blake Corum
Stats so far: 179 carries, 1,078 yards, 15 total TDs
Heisman odds: +1,500
2
Ohio State QB CJ Stroud
Stats so far: 159/223, 2,377 yards, 29 TDs, 4 INTs
Heisman odds: +185
1
Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker
Stats so far: 156/219, 2,338 yards, 21 TDs, 1 INT, 338 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +100
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