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 %

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

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 %

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%

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 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 %

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 %

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 %

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

4. Jordan Addison

Junior, USC

• Week 9 Stats: Injury
• Season Stats: 39 receptions, 585 Yards (15 YPC), 7 TDs

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

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

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

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

5. Joel Wilson

Junior, Central Michigan

• Week 9 Stats: N/A
• Season Stats: 41 receptions, 412 yards (10.0 YPC), 5 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. 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.