Week eight continues with rebound games for Alabama and many other teams. After this week, five weeks remain for players to be named finalists.
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football.
1. CJ Stroud
Junior, Ohio State
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 1,737 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 94.8 QBR, 70.6 Comp %
2. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 7 Stats: 41 Carries, 180 Yards, 0 TD, 4.4 YPC
- Season Stats: 192 Carries, 1,059 Yards, 4 TD, 5.5 YPC
3. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 7 Stats: 25-42, 381 Yards, 5 TD, 0 INT, 89.9 QBR, 59.5 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,971 Yards, 19 TD, 1 INT, 86 QBR, 63.9 Comp %
4. Will Rogers
Junior, Mississippi State
- Week 7 Stats: 25-37, 395 Yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 65.4 QBR, 67.6 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,313 Yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 70.1 QBR, 71.2 Comp %
5. Bryce Young
Junior, Alabama
- Week 7 Stats: 35-52, 455 Yards, 2 TDS, 0 INT, 89.4 QBR, 67.3 Comp%
- 2022 Season Stats: 1,657 Yards, 16 TDS, 3 INT, 86.1 QBR, 67.2 Comp%
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CJ Stroud is the Heisman favorite by a mile. Chase Brown is #2, and Illinois is 6-1, thanks to the Junior back. Caleb Williams performed in a disappointing loss, but Brown is unstoppable. Will Rogers and Bryce Young suffered tough losses this week and will face each other in week 8, with the winner potentially moving to 4th.
Davey O’Brien Award
The Davey O’Brien Award is presented annually to the best QB in College Football.
1. CJ Stroud
Junior, Ohio State
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 1,737 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 94.8 QBR, 70.6 Comp %
2. Drake Maye
Freshman, UNC
- Week 7 Stats: 28-38, 380 Yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 76.6 QBR, 73.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,283 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 88.1 QBR, 70.1 Comp %
3. Max Duggan
Senior, TCU
- Week 7 Stats: 23-40, 286 Yards, 2 TD, 0 INT, 81.8 QBR, 57.5 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,591 Yards, 16 TD, 1 INT, 87.1 QBR, 69.5 Comp %
4. Will Rogers
Junior, Mississippi State
- Week 7 Stats: 25-37, 395 Yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 65.4 QBR, 67.6 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,313 Yards, 23 TD, 4 INT, 70.1 QBR, 71.2 Comp %
5. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 7 Stats: 25-42, 381 Yards, 5 TD, 0 INT, 89.9 QBR, 59.5 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,971 Yards, 19 TD, 1 INT, 86 QBR, 63.9 Comp %
CJ Stroud is the clear favorite. Drake Maye has impressed this year, leading the Tar Heels to a 6-1 record. Max Duggan and TCU beat Oklahoma State, and Max Duggan flourished, moving him to third. Caleb Williams and Will Rogers are even. Rogers faces Alabama, while Williams and USC are Idle this week.
Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award is presented to the top running back in College Football.
1. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 7 Stats: 41 Carries, 180 Yards, 0 TD, 4.4 YPC
- Season Stats: 192 Carries, 1,059 Yards, 4 TD, 5.5 YPC
2. Israel Abanikanda
Junior, Pittsburgh
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 129 Carries, 830 Yards, 12 TD, 6.4 YPC
3. Mohamed Ibrahim
Senior, Minnesota
- Week 7 Stats: 15 Carries, 127 Yards, 1 TD, 8.5 YPC
- 2022 Season Stats: 104 Carries, 694 Yards, 9 TD, 6.7 YPC
4. Khalan Laborn
Senior, Marshall
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 158 Carries, 851 Yards, 10 TD, 5.4 YPC
5. Raheim Sanders
Sophomore, Arkansas
- Week 7 Stats: 15 Carries, 175 Yards, 2 TD, 11.7 YPC
- 2022 Season Stats: 140 Carries, 870 Yards, 7 TD, 6.2 YPC
Chase Brown has a challenger in Israel Abanikanda. Abanikanda stays at #2, but the gap between him and Ibrahim closed this past week. Laborn is #4, but Raheim Sanders, who entered the top five this week, is right on his tail after a big game against BYU.
Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented to the most outstanding receiver each year.
1. Marvin Mims
Junior, Oklahoma
- Week 7 Stats: 9 Reception, 106 Yards (11.8 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 32 receptions, 542 Yards (16.9 YPC), 3 TD
2. Jordan Addison
Junior, USC
- Week 7 Stats: 7 Receptions, 106 Yards (12.3 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 585 Yards (15 YPC), 7 TD
3. Keylon Stokes
Senior, Tulsa
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 44 receptions, 765 Yards (17.4 YPC), 4 TD
4. Ali Jennings III
Junior, Old Dominion
- Week 7 Stats: 6 Receptions, 87 Yards (14.5 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 38 Receptions, 775 Yards (20.4 YPC), 7 TD
5. Emeka Egbuka
Sophomore, Ohio State
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 35 receptions, 655 Yards (18.7 YPC), 6 TD
Addison pulled even with Mims this week but left the Utah game early due to injury. Due to this, it is expected Addison exits the list in the upcoming weeks. Dante Cephas (Kent State) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (Ohio State) are players to watch as well.
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding Tight End.
Brock Bowers
Sophomore, Georgia
- Week 7 Stats: 4 receptions, 15 yards (3.8 YPC) 0 TD
- Season Stats: 26 catches, 393 yards (15.1 YPC), 2 TD
Dalton Kincaid
Junior, Utah
- Week 7 Stats: 16 receptions, 234 yards (14.6 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 558 yards (14.3 YPC), 6 TD
Michael Mayer
Junior, Notre Dame
- Week 7 Stats: 5 receptions, 60 yards (12 YPC), 0 TD
- Season Stats: 38 receptions, 411 yards (10.6 YPC), 5 TD
Griffin Hebert
Senior, Louisiana Tech
- Week 7 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 20 receptions, 403 yards (20.1 YPC), 3 TD
Brenton Strange
Junior, Penn State
- Week 7 Stats: 1 reception, 9 yards (9 YPC), 0 TD
- Season Stats: 16 receptions, 240 yards (15.4 YPC), 4 TD
Brock Bowers had a second rough game against Vanderbilt, with only 15 total yards throughout the game. Dalton Kincaid became a beast against USC and hauled in 16 catches pushing him closer to #1. Mayer had a solid day being one of the few stars in an offensive disappointment for the Irish.
