Do we even know if they’re going to give out the Heisman Trophy this year? I don’t – anyway, we’re going to keep on rolling with the Heisman Watch here on SoBros Network and pretend like everything is okay and we’re going to get a full, normal season of college football. Here’s the Heisman Watch intro:
The Heisman Trophy is one of the strangest awards in the sports world. There’s no objective way to win…by default, people vote on the award. So, for the most part, it’s all about perception. Numbers don’t seem to matter as much as winning and having those signature “Heisman” moments, but you have to have both to win it all. We’re talking about the big time players from the big time teams in the big time conferences.
Which is unfortunate, in my opinion. I’m a strong proponent of everyone at least getting a shot, but that’s just not the way the world works. So, with that in mind, I’m taking a look at who’s who in the 2020 Heisman race so far based on who fits the seemingly arbitrary criteria laid forth by the Heisman Trust. But, if you think I’m wrong to do so, feel free to hit up the comments.
2020 HEISMAN WATCH: WEEK 8
5. Kyle Trask, Florida QB – It’s been a minute, but Trask gets himself back into the Heisman discussion after going 21/36 for 345 yards and four touchdowns (with one INT) against Missouri. He was also the team’s leading rusher, with 47 yards on the ground.
4. Mac Jones, Alabama QB – It’s almost disgusting and unsettling how efficient Jones has been at the helm of the Alabama offense. He’s gone above and beyond the “capable game manager” tag many gave him before the season started. Now, he’s considered among the favorites for the 2020 Heisman Trophy. Against Mississippi State, Jones padded his stats, going 24/31 for 291 yards and four touchdowns.
3. Travis Etienne, Clemson RB – With Trevor Lawrence out of the game, it gave Etienne the chance to put the offense on his back and man, did he do just that. Etienne was fantastic, posting a stat line of 20 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown, and seven catches for 140 yards and a receiving touchdown, reminding us that he’s still one of the most explosive players in college football.
2. Justin Fields, Ohio State QB – It was only the second game of the season for the Buckeyes, but it was a ranked Penn State squad in a big time showdown with Big Ten Championship implications. In it, the Buckeyes quarterback was damn near perfect, going 28/34 for 318 yards and four touchdowns.
1. DeVonta Smith, Alabama WR – Like I said a week or so ago, it feels like everyone even remotely involved in this Alabama offense is a Heisman contender. For the third time this season, Smith tallied double digit catches and topped a hundred yards.
But against Mississippi State on Saturday night, Smith was absolutely spectacular, averaging 18.5 yards per catch. He finished with 11 receptions for 203 yards and a whopping four touchdowns. Without Jaylen Waddle, Smith has established himself as the clear #1 in the Tide offense, and with the opportunity that comes with that, he’s showing that he deserves to
UPDATED SOBROS HEISMAN WATCH POINTS STANDINGS
19. Cam’Ron Harris, Kyle Pitts, Brady White – 1
17. K.J. Costello, Kyren Williams – 2
14. Kellen Mond, Spencer Rattler, Skylar Thompson – 3
12. Sam Ehlinger, Travis Etienne – 4
11. D’Eriq King – 5
7. Ian Book, Jaylen Waddle, Kyle Trask, Zach Wilson – 7
5. Shane Buechele, Najee Harris – 8
4. Justin Fields – 9
2. Mac Jones, DeVonta Smith – 10
1. Trevor Lawrence – 18
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