Week ten continues with crucial matchups in the SEC as Tennessee faces Georgia and Alabama faces LSU. After this week, three 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 9 Stats: 26-33, 354 Yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 93.6 QBR, 78.8 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,377 Yards, 29 TDs, 4 INTs, 93.1 QBR, 71.3 Comp %
https://twitter.com/NFLRookieWatxh/status/1586359665633284096
2. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 9 Stats: 32 Carries, 149 Yards, 1 TD, 4.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 224 Carries, 1,208 Yards, 5 TDs, 5.4 YPC
https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1586463772079665152
3. Hendon Hooker
Senior, Tennessee
- Week 9 Stats: 19-25, 245 Yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 89.9 QBR, 76.0 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,338 Yards, 21 TDs, 1 INT, 91.2 QBR, 71.2 Comp %
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https://twitter.com/Steady_Sports/status/1586795135387451394
4. Bryce Young
Junior, Alabama
- Week 9 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 1,906 Yards, 18 TDs, 3 INTs, 86.7 QBR, 66.1 Comp%
https://twitter.com/austingayle_/status/1585432165810319361
5. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 9 Stats: 31-45, 411 Yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs, 85.2 QBR, 68.9 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,382 Yards, 24 TDs, 1 INT, 85.8 QBR, 64.7 Comp %
https://twitter.com/SartiranaLuca/status/1586527131399749634
CJ Stroud struggled early against Penn State but managed to throw for over 350 yards in a win. Chase Brown dominated his competition again, keeping his #2 spot. Hendon Hooker moves to #3 after a solid day against Kentucky and will face his toughest test this week in Athens. Bryce Young and Caleb Williams are interchangeable, and while Williams launched 5 TD passes, he struggled throughout the game. Mississippi State QB Will Rogers and Tennessee WR Jalin Hyatt are players to keep an eye on for this award.
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 9 Stats: 26-33, 354 Yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs, 93.6 QBR, 78.8 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,377 Yards, 29 TDs, 4 INTs, 93.1 QBR, 71.3 Comp %
https://twitter.com/MaxwellFootball/status/1587455042914861057
2. Drake Maye
Freshman, UNC
- Week 9 Stats: 34-44, 388 Yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs, 93.4 QBR, 77.3 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,671 Yards, 29 TDs, 3 INTs, 90.2 QBR, 71.3 Comp %
https://twitter.com/mojo/status/1586038504508731392
3. Max Duggan
Senior, TCU
- Week 9 Stats: 16-28, 341 Yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT, 73.9 QBR, 57.1 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,212 Yards, 22 TDs, 2 INTs, 83.9 QBR, 67.4 Comp %
https://twitter.com/PickSixPreviews/status/1586397573459353600
4. Hendon Hooker
Senior, Tennessee
- Week 9 Stats: 19-25, 245 Yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, 89.9 QBR, 76.0 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,338 Yards, 21 TDs, 1 INT, 91.2 QBR, 71.2 Comp %
5. Caleb Williams
Sophomore, USC
- Week 9 Stats: 31-45, 411 Yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs, 85.2 QBR, 68.9 Comp %
- Season Stats: 2,382 Yards, 24 TDs, 1 INT, 85.8 QBR, 64.7 Comp %
CJ Stroud struggled but had a solid day against the Nittany Lions keeping him at #1. Drake Maye and Max Duggan are on fire leading their teams to a combined 15-1 record heading into week 10. Hendon Hooker’s dominance continues to elevate him and moves him to #4 this week. Bryce Young and Will Rogers are some names to keep an eye on for this award.

Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award is presented to the top running back in College Football.
1. Chase Brown
Junior, Illinois
- Week 9 Stats: 32 Carries, 149 Yards, 1 TD, 4.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 224 Carries, 1,208 Yards, 5 TDs, 5.4 YPC
https://twitter.com/MaxwellFootball/status/1587451962651545602
2. Israel Abanikanda
Junior, Pittsburgh
- Week 9 Stats: 26 Carries, 127 Yards, 3 TDs, 4.9 YPC
- Season Stats: 183 Carries, 1,086 Yards, 16 TDs, 5.9 YPC
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1568691391127031818
3. Mohamed Ibrahim
Senior, Minnesota
- Week 9 Stats: 36 Carries, 159 Yards, 3 TDs, 4.4 YPC
- Season Stats: 170 Carries, 955 Yards, 13 TDs, 5.6 YPC
https://twitter.com/RayGQue/status/1571238524027797506
4. Khalan Laborn
Senior, Marshall
- Week 9 Stats: 16 Carries, 59 Yards, 1 TD, 3.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 204 Carries, 1,061 Yards, 14 TDs, 5.2 YPC
https://twitter.com/TPortalCFB/status/1568712558437335041
5. Raheim Sanders
Sophomore, Arkansas
- Week 9 Stats: 16 Carries, 171 Yards, 0 TDs, 10.7 YPC
- Season Stats: 156 Carries, 1,041 Yards, 7 TDs, 6.7 YPC
The top 5 don’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. Sean Tucker and Deuce Vaughn are dark-horse candidates for this award.

The Fred Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is presented to the most outstanding receiver each year.
1. Jalin Hyatt
Junior, Tennessee
- Week 9 Stats: 5 Receptions, 138 Yards (27.6 YPC), 2 TDs
- Season Stats: 45 Receptions, 907 Yards (20.2 YPC), 14 TDs
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1586497815823384576
2. Keylon Stokes
Senior, Tulsa
- Week 9 Stats: 5 Receptions, 122 Yards (24.4 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 53 receptions, 924 Yards (16.7 YPC), 5 TDs
https://twitter.com/American_FB/status/1578855405383344128
3. Ali Jennings III
Junior, Old Dominion
- Week 9 Stats: 3 Receptions, 24 Yards (8.0 YPC), 1 TD
- Season Stats: 50 Receptions, 929 Yards (19.3 YPC), 9 TDs
https://twitter.com/MusikFan4Life/status/1565940602058973184
4. Jordan Addison
Junior, USC
- Week 9 Stats: Injury
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 585 Yards (15 YPC), 7 TDs
https://twitter.com/ESPNCFB/status/1568760202094329858
5. Emeka Egbuka
Sophomore, Ohio State
- Week 8 Stats: 6 Receptions, 53 Yards (8.8 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 47 receptions, 788 Yards (16.8 YPC), 7 TDs
I promised changes this week, and here they are. Jalin Hyatt is unstoppable and putting up similar numbers to Devonta Smith in 2020. Keylon Stokes and Ali Jennings jump Jordan Addison due to injury. Emeka Egbuka stays at #5 after an ok game against Penn State. Marvin Mims and Jacob Cowing are dark-horse receivers for this award.

John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football’s most outstanding Tight End.
1. Brock Bowers
Sophomore, Georgia
- Week 9 Stats: 5 Receptions, 154 Yards (30.8 YPC) 1 TD
- Season Stats: 26 Receptions, 547 Yards (17.6 YPC), 3 TDs
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1586456788698025984
2. Dalton Kincaid
Junior, Utah
- Week 9 Stats: 7 Receptions, 56 Yards (8.0 YPC) 1 TD
- Season Stats: 46 Receptions, 614 Yards (13.3 YPC), 7 TDs
https://twitter.com/CamMellor/status/1581469739347750913
3. Michael Mayer
Junior, Notre Dame
- Week 9 Stats: 3 receptions, 54 yards (18.0 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 47 receptions, 580 yards (12.3 YPC), 6 TDs
https://twitter.com/BarstoolIrish/status/1586413166380081152
4. Seydou Traore
Sophomore, Arkansas State
- Week 9 Stats: 8 receptions, 47 yards (5.9 YPC), 0 TDs
- Season Stats: 39 receptions, 521 yards (13.4 YPC), 3 TDs
https://twitter.com/CamMellor/status/1578893073286717442
5. Joel Wilson
Junior, Central Michigan
- Week 9 Stats: N/A
- Season Stats: 41 receptions, 412 yards (10.0 YPC), 5 TDs
https://twitter.com/CMU_Football/status/1571202209626599424
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. Traore and Wilson enter the top 5 this week after solid performances lately. Keep an eye on Brenton Strange and Trey Knox to potentially shake up this top 5.
