Heisman Hopefuls: Who's Got the Edge?
The Heisman Trophy is up for grabs, and it's anyone's game. With just three weeks left until the big announcement, the race is wide open.
Top Contenders
- Fernando Mendoza from Indiana
- Julian Sayin from Ohio State
But Kirk Herbstreit has his eye on someone else.
Herbstreit's Perspective
Herbstreit thinks the Heisman race has been unpredictable lately. Voters are waiting to see who shines in the final stretch. He mentioned several players, including:
- Marcel Reed from Texas A&M
- Diego Pavia
But Herbstreit is particularly impressed by Jeremiyah Love from Notre Dame.
Jeremiyah Love's Impressive Season
Love has been a standout player this season:
- Rushing: 1,135 yards and 14 touchdowns
- Receiving: 26 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns
He's led the Fighting Irish to eight straight wins after a rough start, putting them in a good position to make the College Football Playoff again.
The Heisman Trend
Herbstreit knows that the Heisman usually goes to a quarterback. The last time a running back won the Heisman was in 2015, when Derrick Henry took home the trophy. Since then, only two receivers have won the award, with quarterbacks dominating the list.
The Final Stretch
Herbstreit believes that the final few weeks will be crucial. He thinks Love deserves to be in the top three, but he's not sure if he'll be number one.
Herbstreit hopes voters will wait to see who performs best in the final games before casting their ballots. He wants to see who can make a strong case for themselves in the closing stretch.
Only time will tell who will take home the Heisman Trophy this year.
