The Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious award, has announced the fifth through tenth-place finishers ahead of the ceremony in New York City. This year, the spotlight will be on four finalists: Travis Hunter of Colorado, Ashton Jeanty from Boise State, Dillon Gabriel of Oregon, and Cam Ward of Miami. They are set to learn their final rankings at the ceremony on Saturday night.
Interestingly, this year’s top ten did not include a single player from the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which is renowned for its competitive teams. This absence highlights the diversity and talent present across various college football programs.
The top ten finishers, revealed on Friday, features some impressive statistical performances. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Arizona State’s Cam Skattebo, and Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke are among those who secured spots in the rankings. Here’s the complete list for positions five through ten:
5th place: Cam Skattebo, RB, Arizona State
6th place: Bryson Daily, QB, Army
7th place: Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
8th place: Shedeur Sanders, QB, Colorado
9th place: Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana
10th place: Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse
Cam Skattebo earned fifth place after an exceptional season, rushing for 1,568 yards and 19 touchdowns, along with 506 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Sanders demonstrated his prowess by throwing for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns against just eight interceptions, positioning him as a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Meanwhile, Army quarterback Bryson Daily topped the rushing charts with a remarkable 1,480 yards and 29 touchdowns, marking the best rushing season for a quarterback in college football.
Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke both had noteworthy seasons as their teams competed at the national level, while Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord, in his first year after transferring from Ohio State, made a significant impact with 4,326 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.
As we await the final outcomes, the diversity of talent showcased this year emphasizes the dynamic nature of college football and provides an exciting glimpse into the bright futures of these young athletes.
Overall, the Heisman Trophy race reveals a season filled with outstanding performances and significant contributions from a broad range of players, fostering hope for the evolution of college football as new stars emerge on the national stage.