Offensive Award Power Rankings Week 9

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 %

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.

Aug 27, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws the ball against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the second half at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

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.

Oct 1, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Raheim Sanders (5) rushes in the second quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

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.

Oct 15, 2022; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) runs for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Neyland Stadium.

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.