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sports2 days ago•11 min saved

Smith’s Historic Pace Defines 2026 Heisman Race as Quarterbacks Chase

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has solidified his lead in the 2026 Heisman Trophy race following a dominant Week 5 performance against Iowa. With 823 yards and nine touchdowns on the season, Smith is on pace to challenge FBS single-season records. While quarterbacks like Darian Mensah and Keelon Russell remain strong contenders, betting odds and expert rankings consistently place Smith as the overwhelming favorite, with his statistical dominance creating a significant gap over the rest of the field.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-football #darian-mensah #heisman-trophy

sports3 days ago•3 min saved

Jeremiah Smith Cements Heisman Lead as Week 5 Polls Solidify Top 10

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has firmly established himself as the frontrunner for the 2026 Heisman Trophy, topping the On3 poll for the second consecutive week with 158 points. His dominance is reflected in betting odds, where he is listed at -110, far ahead of Miami quarterback Darian Mensah and Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, who are tied at +700. While the race remains open with two months remaining, Smith's historic statistical performance has created a significant gap between him and the rest of the field.

via On3|

#college-football #darian-mensah #heisman-trophy

college-football5 days ago•0 min saved

Smith's 206-yard Iowa rout sets stage for Indiana showdown

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith declared himself the best player in the country after a dominant 31-14 victory over Iowa, where he set program records for career receptions and touchdowns. While NBC Sports highlights his Heisman claims and NFL draft status, USA Today frames the win as a critical warning to Indiana ahead of their upcoming Big Ten clash, and KCRG notes Iowa's inability to contain Ohio State's offense.

via NBC Sports|

#college-football #heisman-trophy #indiana

sports6 days ago•9 min saved

SEC volatility undermines playoff narrative as Alabama surges and Penn State stumbles

Week 5 results expose the SEC's inconsistency, with Florida’s massive swing from a blowout win to a loss challenging the conference’s elite status. Alabama emerges as a top contender behind QB Keelon Russell, while Penn State faces a crisis after back-to-back losses. The Heisman race tightens, and Clemson’s decline raises questions about its future.

via CBS Sports|

#alabama #college-football #heisman-trophy

sports6 days ago•134 min saved

Alabama Crushes Mississippi State; Florida and Michigan Suffer Setbacks in College Football

Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, solidifying its SEC dominance, while Florida and Michigan suffered significant losses. Ohio State and other top teams remained unbeaten but faced limited competition.

via AP News|

#alabama #college-football #florida

sports6 days ago

Smith Reclaims Heisman Lead After Russell's Dominant Alabama Win

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith regained the top spot in 2026 Heisman Trophy betting odds after Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell briefly led following a dominant performance. Russell led Alabama to a 56-23 victory over Mississippi State, while Smith set school records in a 31-14 win over Iowa. Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor fell in the odds after two interceptions in the loss to Alabama.

via Bleacher Report|

#alabama #college-football #heisman-trophy

sports6 days ago•3 min saved

Week 5 College Football: Ohio State’s Smith Reclaims Heisman Lead as Alabama and Colorado Collapse

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith regained the Heisman favorite status after a dominant performance against Iowa, while Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell briefly led the odds before Smith’s stats took over. The week featured significant upsets, including a 56-23 loss for Mississippi State to Alabama and a 29-7 defeat for Colorado by Texas Tech. Florida suffered a 45-17 loss to Missouri, and South Carolina dropped an overtime game to Kentucky, extending their SEC losing streak to eight. Yale quarterback Dante Reno threw four touchdowns in his first game since his father’s death, and Northwestern opened its new stadium with a 34-13 win over Penn State.

via Sports Illustrated|

#alabama #college-football #colorado

sports16 days ago•11 min saved

From Pālolo Valley Housing to Heisman Contender: Jayden Maiava’s USC Breakout

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava has emerged as a top Heisman candidate, leading the nation with 12 touchdown passes this season. His rise is defined by a stark contrast between his current luxury at USC’s new $225 million Bloom Football Performance Center and his childhood in overcrowded public housing in Pālolo Valley, Hawaii. Maiava credits his success to the Hawaiian concept of 'ohana, or family, which sustained his large household during poverty. After a transfer from UNLV, he has transformed USC’s offense, leading a young team to a strong start while maintaining a humble, film-studying demeanor away from the spotlight.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-football #hawaii #heisman-trophy

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Toney Sets Miami Receiving Record, Fueling Heisman Buzz in Stanford Win

Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney erupted for 233 receiving yards and three touchdowns to power a 45-6 win over Stanford, breaking Eddie Brown's Miami single-game receiving record and fueling early Heisman buzz as he thrives with Miami’s new quarterback Darian Mensah; after leading the nation with 109 receptions last season and posting 1,211 receiving yards and 10 TDs, Toney’s electrifying start has Hurricanes fans buzzing and coach Mario Cristobal praising his all-around impact.

via Bleacher Report|

#college-football #heisman-trophy #malachi-toney

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Experts' 2026 Forecast: CFP Upsets, Heisman Hype, and Surprise Breakouts

A panel of college football experts weighs in on the 2026 season, highlighting a wide-open CFP race with Texas, Notre Dame, Georgia and Ohio State all in the mix, depending on the expert. The Heisman race features multiple non-consensus picks (Dante Moore, Jayden Maiava, Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Trinidad Chambliss, Jeremiah Smith, etc.). Surprises could come from Cal, Washington, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Penn State or Arizona, while LSU, Mississippi and other programs are pegged for potential disappointments. Coach of the year candidates center on Marcus Freeman, Kalani Sitake, Charles Huff, Brian Newberry and Tim Polasek, reflecting significant offseason turnover and transfer activity in a 12-team CFP era.

via USA Today|

#cfp #coaches #college-football

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Five Bold Bets Set to Redefine the 2026 College Football Season

A college football writer lays out five bold predictions for the 2026 season: the SEC breaks its national championship drought with recalibrated power; Penn State’s Whiteout game against USC could decide a CFP berth; the Heisman winner will be a quarterback who wasn’t a full-time Power 4 starter last year; Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell will save his job with new resources and a better-fitting offense; and North Dakota State will contend for the Mountain West title in their new conference.

via On3|

#bold-predictions #college-football #heisman-trophy

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Daniels asks LSU to return Heisman copy amid No. 5 jersey feud

Jayden Daniels’ camp reportedly wants LSU to return the copy of his Heisman Trophy amid a feud over the No. 5 jersey. LSU reportedly doesn’t plan to return it. The dispute is linked to conflicting promises about jersey numbers under former coach Brian Kelly, with Lane Kiffin’s handling of similar promises cited as part of the problem, illustrating how retirements or numbers can fuel petty, public feuds in college football.

via NBC Sports|

#college-football #heisman-trophy #jayden-daniels

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Arch Manning: a dangerous playmaker amid Texas’ title chase

Arch Manning remains a focal preseason Heisman contender for Texas, with coach Steve Sarkisian praising him as a “dangerous” player after critics. The Longhorns have rebuilt the roster to support his development, and Manning emphasizes being a good teammate and winning games over legacy as Texas eyes its first national title in over two decades, with the season opener a little over six weeks away.

via The New York Times|

#arch-manning #college-football #heisman-trophy

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Raiders land top pick Mendoza with $57M four-year rookie deal

The Las Vegas Raiders signed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to a four-year, $57.27 million rookie contract, making him the last of the team’s 10 draftees to sign as camp approaches; he’ll compete for the starting job with veteran Kirk Cousins, who signed a $20 million guaranteed deal, after Mendoza’s college season highlighted by a Heisman Trophy and a national championship.

via NBC News|

#fernando-mendoza #heisman-trophy #las-vegas-raiders

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Veteran NFL coach Sherman Lewis dies at 83

Sherman Lewis, a Michigan State All-American who later became a longtime NFL assistant and offensive coordinator for the 49ers, Packers, Vikings, Lions, and Washington, has died at 83. A three-time Big Ten track champion and 1963 Heisman finalist, Lewis started his pro career in the CFL and AFL before a lengthy coaching career that included 13 years at Michigan State and a prominent stretch as Green Bay’s offensive coordinator under Mike Holmgren.

via NBC Sports|

#heisman-trophy #michigan-state #nfl