Week nine continues with essential matchups in the SEC, Big 12, ACC, and Big 10. After this week, four 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 8 Stats: 20-30, 286 Yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, 65.6 QBR, 66.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,023 Yards, 28 TDs, 4 INTs, 92.6 QBR, 70.0 Comp %
2. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 192 Carries, 1,059 Yards, 4 TDs, 5.5 YPC
3. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 1,971 Yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT, 86 QBR, 63.9 Comp %
4. Bryce Young
Junior, Alabama
- Week 8 Stats: 21-35, 249 Yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 90.7 QBR, 60.0 Comp%
- 2022 Season Stats: 1,906 Yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs, 86.7 QBR, 66.1 Comp%
5. Will Rogers
Junior, Mississippi State
- Week 8 Stats: 30-60, 231 Yards, 0 TDs, 0 INTs, 38.9 QBR, 50.0 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,555 Yards, 23 TDs, 4 INts, 67.3 QBR, 67.9 Comp %
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I have heard the narrative that CJ Stroud doesn’t play anyone. Stroud lit up the Hawkeye’s defense, which allowed the most points in a game under Kirk Ferentz. Chase Brown and Caleb Williams stay put after their bye week. Bryce Young and Will Rogers battled it out in Tuscaloosa, with Young shinning and taking over the #4 spot on this list.
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 8 Stats: 20-30, 286 Yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, 65.6 QBR, 66.7 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,023 Yards, 28 TDs, 4 INTs, 92.6 QBR, 70.0 Comp %
2. Drake Maye
Freshman, UNC
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 2,283 Yards, 24 TDs, 3 INTs, 88.1 QBR, 70.1 Comp %
3. Max Duggan
Senior, TCU
- Week 8 Stats: 17-26, 280 Yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 71.2 QBR, 65.4 Comp %
- Season Stats: 1,871 Yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT, 85.5 QBR, 68.9 Comp %
4. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 1,971 Yards, 19 TDs, 1 INT, 86 QBR, 63.9 Comp %
5. Hendon Hooker
Senior, Tennessee
- Week 8 Stats: 18-24, 276 Yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 90.6 QBR, 75.0 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,093 Yards, 18 TDs, 1 INT, 91.4 QBR, 70.6 Comp %
Stroud dominated against the tough Hawkeye defense and pulled farther out in front of Drake Maye, who is on bye this week. Max Duggan closed the gap on Maye and can overtake him soon. Hooker enters the top 5, moving Will Rogers to #7 behind Bryce Young.
Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award is presented to the top running back in College Football.
1. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 192 Carries, 1,059 Yards, 4 TDs, 5.5 YPC
2. Israel Abanikanda
Junior, Pittsburgh
- Week 8 Stats: 28 Carries, 129 Yards, 1 TD, 4.6 YPC
- Season Stats: 157 Carries, 959 Yards, 13 TDs, 6.1 YPC
3. Mohamed Ibrahim
Senior, Minnesota
- Week 8 Stats: 30 Carries, 102 Yards, 1 TD, 3.4 YPC
- Season Stats: 134 Carries, 796 Yards, 10 TDs, 5.9 YPC
4. Khalan Laborn
Senior, Marshall
- Week 8 Stats: 30 Carries, 151 Yards, 2 TDs, 5.0 YPC
- Season Stats: 188 Carries, 1,002 Yards, 12 TDs, 5.3 YPC
5. Raheim Sanders
Sophomore, Arkansas
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 140 Carries, 870 Yards, 7 TDs, 6.2 YPC
The top 5 doesn’t change this week after solid performances across the board. Khalan Laborn is making the top 3 interesting, as he could overtake Ibrahim and give Brown and Abanikanda some trouble because of his sheer production.
Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented to the most outstanding receiver each year.
1. Marvin Mims
Junior, Oklahoma
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 32 receptions, 542 Yards (16.9 YPC), 3 TDs
2. Jordan Addison
Junior, USC
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 585 Yards (15 YPC), 7 TDs
3. Keylon Stokes
Senior, Tulsa
- Week 8 Stats: 4 Receptions, 37 Yards (9.3 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 48 receptions, 802 Yards (16.7 YPC), 4 TDs
4. Ali Jennings III
Junior, Old Dominion
- Week 8 Stats: 9 Receptions, 130 Yards (14.4 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 47 Receptions, 905 Yards (19.3 YPC), 8 TDs
5. Emeka Egbuka
Sophomore, Ohio State
- Week 8 Stats: 6 Receptions, 80 Yards (13.3 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 41 receptions, 735 Yards (17.9 YPC), 7 TDs
Jacob Cowing continues to impress and is knocking at the door of this top 5. Marvin Mims is trending downward and could see himself out of the top 3 soon.
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding Tight End.
1. Brock Bowers
Sophomore, Georgia
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 26 catches, 393 yards (15.1 YPC), 2 TDs
2. Dalton Kincaid
Junior, Utah
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 558 yards (14.3 YPC), 6 TDs
3. Michael Mayer
Junior, Notre Dame
- Week 8 Stats: 6 receptions, 115 yards (19.2 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 44 receptions, 526 yards (12,0 YPC), 6 TDs
4. Griffin Hebert
Senior, Louisiana Tech
- Week 8 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 20 receptions, 403 yards (20.1 YPC), 3 TDs
5. Brenton Strange
Junior, Penn State
- Week 8 Stats: 1 reception, 5 yards (5.0 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 17 receptions, 245 yards (14.4 YPC), 4 TDs
The top 5 experiences no changes this week. Michael Mayer closed the gap between him and Dalton Kincaid in what can become a three-way battle for #1 in the closing weeks. Brenton Strange is on his way out of this list, but I could not decide who should move up to #5
