The college football season is heating up, and Week 5 brought us some thrilling performances and surprises. As the Heisman Trophy conversations gain momentum, several players are making strong cases for the award.
Oklahoma’s Michael Hawkins Jr. is the latest true freshman to shine, leading the Sooners to a road victory with 161 passing yards and a rushing touchdown in his first start. Meanwhile, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman’s aggressive approach sparked the Fighting Irish offense, despite a tough game against Louisville.
The Heisman Trophy race is wide open, with players like Cam Ward, Jalen Milroe, Ashton Jeanty, and Travis Hunter delivering standout performances. Jeanty’s impressive 259-yard, four-touchdown game against Washington State has him on pace to break records.
In other news, Army and Navy are off to strong starts, with both teams undefeated through four weeks. Their remaining schedules look manageable, setting up a potential classic matchup in December.
Freshman wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams continue to impress, with Smith becoming the first Ohio State true freshman to record a receiving touchdown in four straight games. Williams, just 17 years old, is making a name for himself with electrifying plays.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita is another player to watch, leading the Wildcats to a win against Utah with two clutch throws in the fourth quarter. And don’t forget about Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, who is putting on a show with his elusive running style and impressive stats.
As the season unfolds, the quarterback debate is also heating up. With players like Carson Beck, Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, and Quinn Ewers vying for top spot, it’ll be exciting to see how scouts evaluate and rank them going forward.
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