Updated Heisman Trophy contenders after Week 8 of college football

Updated Heisman rankings after Week 8

In most cases, the Heisman Trophy is a quarterback’s award. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young looks to repeat in 2022, but he has stiff competition from Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker.

But let’s not forget about Michigan running back Blake Corum, who has been on an absolute tear over the last five games. Also finding his way into the rankings is Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, who has 381 yards and 7 touchdowns in his last two games.

I also wanted to highlight some guys you’ve maybe never heard of but are top-five nationally in key stats: running backs Israel Abanikanda (Pitt), Khalan Laborn (Marshall), Chase Brown (Illinois), and receivers Ali Jennings (ODU) and Keylon Stokes (Tulsa).

My top 30 Heisman contenders, including their odds (courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook) after Week 8: