In most cases, the Heisman Trophy is a quarterback’s 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 over the last five games. Also finding his way into the rankings is Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who has 381 yards and 7 touchdowns in his last two games.
I also wanted to highlight some guys you’ve maybe never heard of but are top-five nationally in key stats: running backs Israel Abanikanda (Pitt), Khalan Laborn (Marshall), Chase Brown (Illinois), and receivers Ali Jennings (ODU) and Keylon Stokes (Tulsa).
My top 30 Heisman contenders, including their odds (courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook) after Week 8:
30
Tulsa WR Keylon Stokes
Stats so far: 48 rec, 802 yards, 4 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
29
UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Stats so far: 149/202, 1,772 yards, 17 TDs, 3 INTs, 269 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
28
Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Stats so far: 38 rec, 598 yards, 10 TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000 (Buckeyes Wire)
27
Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.
Stats so far: 230/339, 2,934 yards, 22 TDs, 4 INTs, 2 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
26
Old Dominion WR Ali Jennings III
Stats so far: 47 rec, 905 yards, 8 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
25
Minnesota RB Mohamed Ibrahim
Stats so far: 134 carries, 796 yards, 10 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +9,000
24
Purdue WR Charlie Jones
Stats so far: 72 rec, 840 yards, 9 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
23
Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda
Stats so far: 157 carries, 959 yards, 14 total TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000
22
Marshall RB Khalan Laborn
Stats so far: 188 carries, 1,002 yards, 12 TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
21
UTSA QB Frank Harris
Stats so far: 206/299, 2,538 yards, 17 TDs, 6 INTs, 319 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
20
Mississippi State QB Will Rogers
Stats so far: 258/380, 2555 yards, 23 TDs, 4 INTs
Heisman odds: +10,000
19
Texas RB Bijan Robinson
Stats so far: 162 carries, 920 yards, 13 total TDs
Heisman odds: +10,000 (Longhorns Wire)
18
Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez
Stats so far: 87/140, 907 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs, 565 rushing yards, 9 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +9,000
17
UNC QB Drake Maye
Stats so far: 162/231, 2,283 yards, 24 TDs, 3 INTs, 378 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +5,000 (Tar Heels Wire)
16
USC DL Tuli Tuipulotu
Stats so far: 22 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 FF
Heisman odds: N/A (Trojans Wire)
15
TCU QB Max Duggan
Stats so far: 133/193, 1,871 yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT, 274 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +5,000
14
Alabama OLB Will Anderson
Stats so far: 36 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 INT, 1 TD
Heisman odds: +9,000 (Roll Tide Wire)
13
Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders
Stats so far: 154/262, 2,030 yards, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, 352 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +5,000
12
Clemson QB DJ Uiagalelei
Stats so far: 150/234, 1,803 yards, 17 TDs, 4 INTs, 350 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +8,000 (Clemson Wire)
11
Georgia QB Stetson Bennett
Stats so far: 162/229, 2,033 yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT, 115 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000
10
Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman
Stats so far: 124/193, 1,755 yards, 21 TDs, 3 INTs, 1 rushing TD
Heisman odds: +5,000
9
Illinois RB Chase Brown
Stats so far: 192, 1,059 yards, 107 receiving yards, 6 total TDs
Heisman odds: N/A
8
Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt
7
Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs
Stats so far: 98 carries, 672 yards, 301 receiving yards, 9 total TDs
Heisman odds: +4,000
6
Oregon QB Bo Nix
Stats so far: 153/214, 1,809 yards, 17 Tds, 3 INTs, 382 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +3,000 (Ducks Wire)
5
USC QB Caleb Williams
Stats so far: 147/230, 1,971 yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT, 235 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +1,200
4
Alabama QB Bryce Young
Stats so far: 142/221, 1,906 yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs, 137 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +2,000
3
Michigan RB Blake Corum
Stats so far: 146 carries, 901 yards, 13 TDs
Heisman odds: +1,300 (Wolverines Wire)
2
Ohio State QB CJ Stroud
Stats so far: 133/190, 2,023 yards, 28 TDs, 4 INTs
Heisman odds: -110
1
Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker
Stats so far: 137/194, 2,093 yards, 18 TDs, 1 INT, 315 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
Heisman odds: +200
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