Week seven will be one of the more critical weeks for the playoffs and awards, as each conference has impactful matchups. Let’s take a look at where the awards balloting sits as we enter a crucial weekend.
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football.
1. CJ Stroud
Junior, Ohio State
- Week 6 Stats: 21-26, 361 Yards, 6 TD, 1 INT, 97.9 QBR, 80.8 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,737 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 94.8 QBR, 70.6 Comp %
2. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 6 Stats: 15-29, 188 Yards, 2 TT, 0 INT, 64.6 QBR, 51.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,590 Yards, 14 TD, 1 INT, 83.1 QBR, 64.9 Comp %
3. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 6 Stats: 31 Carries, 146 Yards, 0 Touchdowns, 4.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 151 Carries, 879 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 5.8 YPC
4. Will Rogers
Junior, Mississippi State
- Week 6 Stats: 31-48, 395 Yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 82.5 QBR, 64.6 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,110 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 72.4 QBR, 71.6 Comp %
5. Bryce Young
Junior, Alabama
- Week 6 Stats: N/A
- 2022 Season Stats: 1,202 Yards, 14 TD, 3 INT, 84.6 QBR, 67.2 Comp%
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CJ Stroud is the Heisman favorite by a mile. Caleb Williams and Chase Brown stay in their spots after solid performances. Will Rogers and the air raid are dominating competition this year, so he moves to #4. Bryce Young fell due to an injury and will be a game-time decision against Tennessee.
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 6 Stats: 21-26, 361 Yards, 6 TD, 1 INT, 97.9 QBR, 80.8 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,737 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 94.8 QBR, 70.6 Comp %
2. Drake Maye
Freshman, UNC
- Week 6 Stats: 19-28, 309 Yards, 2 TD, 2 INT, 89.6 QBR, 67.9 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,903 Yards, 21 TD, 3 INT, 90.6 QBR, 69.4 Comp %
3. Will Rogers
Junior, Mississippi State
- Week 6 Stats: 31-48, 395 Yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 82.5 QBR, 64.6 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,110 Yards, 24 TD, 3 INT, 72.4 QBR, 71.6 Comp %
4. Max Duggan
Senior, TCU
- Week 6 Stats: 23-33, 308 Yards, 3 TD, 1 INT, 83.9 QBR, 69.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,305Yards, 14 TD, 1 INT, 88.6 QBR, 73.2 Comp %
5. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 6 Stats: 15-29, 188 Yards, 2 TT, 0 INT, 64.6 QBR, 51.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,590 Yards, 14 TD, 1 INT, 83.1 QBR, 64.9 Comp %
CJ Stroud is the clear favorite again here. Drake Maye has impressed this year, leading the Tar Heels to a 5-1 record. Will Rogers is underrated and should be a finalist. Max Duggan and Caleb Williams are tied and can swap based on their week seven performances.
Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award is presented to the top running back in College Football.
1. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 6 Stats: 31 Carries, 146 Yards, 0 Touchdowns, 4.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 151 Carries, 879 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 5.8 YPC
2. Israel Abanikanda
Junior, Pittsburgh
- Week 6 Stats: 36 Carries, 320 Yards, 6 Touchdowns, 8.9 YPC
- Season Stats: 129 Carries, 830 Yards, 12 Touchdowns, 6.4 YPC
3. Mohamed Ibrahim
Senior, Minnesota
- Week 6 Stats: N/A
- 2022 Season Stats: 89 Carries, 567 Yards, 8 Touchdowns, 6.4 YPC
4. Khalan Laborn
Senior, Marshall
- Week 6 Stats: 26 Carries, 120 Yards, 2 Touchdowns, 4.6 YPC
- Season Stats: 158 Carries, 851 Yards, 10 Touchdowns, 5.4 YPC
5. Deuce Vaughn
Junior, Kansas State
- Week 6 Stats: 10 Carries, 23 Yards, 2.3 YPC, 0 Touchdowns
- 2022 Season Stats: 120 Carries, 661Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 5.5 YPC
Chase Brown has a challenger in Israel Abanikanda. The Pitt RB climbs to #2 after an unheard-of performance. Ibrahim stays at #3, but Laborn and Vaughn are closing in on him fast.
Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented to the most outstanding receiver each year.
1. Marvin Mims
Junior, Oklahoma
- Week 6 Stats: 1 Reception, -2 Yards (-2 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 23 receptions, 436 Yards (19 YPC), 3 TDs
2. Jordan Addison
Junior, USC
- Week 6 Stats: 3 Receptions, 37 Yards (12.3 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 32 receptions, 479 Yards (15 YPC), 6 TDs
3. Keylon Stokes
Senior, Tulsa
- Week 6 Stats: 7 Receptions, 152 Yards (21.7 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 44 receptions, 765 Yards (17.4 YPC), 4 TDs
4. Ali Jennings III
Junior, Old Dominion
- Week 6 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 32 Receptions, 688 Yards (21.5 YPC), 6 TDs
5. Dante Cephas
Junior, Kent State
- Week 6 Stats: 9 Receptions, 118 Yards (13.1 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 619 Yards (15.9 YPC), 3 TDs
The gap between Mims and Addison has closed tremendously. #3 through #5 are easily switchable and still have a shot at winning the Biletnikoff.
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding Tight End.
1, Brock Bowers
Sophomore, Georgia
- Week 6 Stats: 2 receptions, 36 yards (18 YPC) 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 22 catches, 378 yards (18.4 YPC), 2 TDs
2. Dalton Kincaid
Junior, Utah
- Week 6 Stats: 4 receptions, 67 yards (16.8 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 23 receptions, 324 yards (14.1 YPC), 5 TD
3. Michael Mayer
Junior, Notre Dame
- Week 6 Stats: 11 receptions, 118 yards (10.7 YPC), 2 TDs
- Season Stats: 33 receptions, 351 yards (10.6 YPC), 5 TDs
4. Griffin Hebert
Senior, Louisiana Tech
- Week 6 Stats: 6 receptions, 76 yards (12.7 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 20 receptions, 403 yards (20.1 YPC), 3 TDs
5. Brenton Strange
Junior, Penn State
- Week 6 Stats: 1 reception, 20 yards (20 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 15 receptions, 231 yards (15.4 YPC), 4 TDs
Brock Bowers proved he is human this week with a disappointing performance. Kincaid and Mayer remain in the top three after solid games. Griffin Hebert jumps to #4 after an impressive first half of the season. Brenton Strange is at #5 but has the threat of many elite TEs making their case for this list.
