BY Rich Eldridge
RICH’S WEEKLY HEISMAN TROPHY BALLOT
1. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama(Passed 28-36, 444 yards, and 5 TDs in the Crimson Tide’s 47-24 road win over South Carolina.)
2. J.K Dobbins, RB, Ohio State(207 all-purpose running yards and scored 2 TDs in the Buckeyes’ 51-10 road win over Indiana. Rushed 22 carries, 193 yards, and 1 TD of 26 yards. Also had a 56-yard carry. Also scored a 4-yard receiving TD.)
3. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson(437 total offensive yards and 4 TDs responsible for in the Tigers’ 41-6 road win over Syracuse. Passed 22-39, 395 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs. Rushed 4 carries, 42 yards, and 1 TD from 1 yard out. Also had a 25-yard carry.)
RICH’S TOP TEN
1. Clemson
2. Alabama
3. Georgia
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State
6. LSU
7. UCF (8)
8. Michigan (7)
9. Penn State
10. Notre Dame
OTHER TEAMS TO MENTION (OTM): Wisconsin and Utah
RANKINGS ANALYSIS:
As you can see, the top six remain the same… I have undefeated UCF and Michigan trade places. The UCF Golden Knights have a more better chance of having a road win over Pittsburgh this SAT than the U-M Wolverines have a road win over Wisconsin, who is among my OTMs, this SAT (Noon, FOX). The Michigan defense will have their hands full trying to stop Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor (the 2018 Doak Walker Award Winner). If the Badgers beat the Wolverines, Wisconsin will definitely be in the top ten everywhere….The biggest coming up this week will be #10 Notre Dame at #3 Georgia. All-SEC RB D’Andre Swift better step his game up for the Bulldogs to have a home win over the Fighting Irish. If N-D defeats Georgia, I have to put the Irish in the top five…#9 Penn State survived a harder than expected 17-10 home win over rival Pittsburgh in the 100th meeting of these in-state rivals. The Nittany Lions better use this bye-week to regroup as they get ready for a Sept. 28 road game against Maryland…#4 Oklahoma will use this bye-week to get ready for their next three games, including a Sept. 28 home game against Texas Tech. QB Jalen Hurts and the Sooners better not look past the Red Raiders and (at) the Kansas Jayhawks (Oct. 5) for their annual Red River Showdown (in Dallas, TX) against rival Texas…#6 Ohio State took care of Indiana in a 51-10 road win over the Hoosiers. The Buckeyes haven’t missed a beat after losing Big Ten MVP QB Dwayne Haskins. Ohio State will have a home game against another little brother from their home state named Miami (OH) this SAT (3:30 PM, BTN)…#6 LSU made easy work of having a 65-14 home win over Northwestern State. LSU has a road game against Vanderbilt this SAT (Noon, SECN)…Utah is coming off a 31-0 home win over Idaho State. The Utes have a road game against USC this FRI (9 PM, FS1). The Trojans are coming off a tough road loss against BYU this past Sat. If Utah beats USC, the Utes will be in the top ten…No surprise that #1 Clemson had a 41-6 road win over Syracuse. The Orange gave all kinds of feits to the Tigers in the last two meetings. The only difference now is Syracuse QB Eric Dungey graduated…#2 Alabama had a tough 1st half but took care of business in the 2nd half in a 47-24 road win over South Carolina….Even though Florida is on a 3-0 start and were among my OTMs last week, the Gators lost QB Felipe Franks during a 29-21 road win over Kentucky. Franks is a difference-maker for the Florida offense but who else on that offense can make things happen? This Gators have one of the best defenses in the SEC. Florida will host Tennessee this SAT (Noon, ESPN)…ALL TEAMS who are on a 3-0 start are halfway to bowl eligibility…
GAMEBALLS and HELMET STICKERS
The Arizona State defense- Prevented 3 FG attempts from being scored in the Sun Devils’ 10-7 road win over Michigan State. Prevented a 47-yard FG from being scored (on last play) to win this game.
Iowa DB Devonte Young- Made that game-winning fumble recovery (on 4th and 13 with 1:29 remaining) in the Hawkeyes’ 18-14 road win over in-state rival Iowa State.
Penn State LB Cam Brown- Made that game-winning PBU (on last play) to seal the Nittany Lions’ 17-10 home win over rival Pittsburgh. Also produced 7 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 QB hurries.
Penn State LB Micah Parsons- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Nittany Lions’ home win over Pittsburgh.
Penn State P Blake Gillikin- Had 7 punts with 42.4 yards per punt in the Nittany Lions’ home win over Pittsburgh. Had 6 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 36-yard punt landing on the 8-yard line.
Virginia CB Bryce Hall- Produced 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Cavaliers’ 31-24 home win over Florida State. Made that game-winning tackle (with S De’Vante Cross on last play) to win this game.
Florida DB Kaiir Elam- Made that game-winning INT (on last play) to seal the Gators’ 29-21 road win over Kentucky. Also produced 1 solo tackle.
Florida S Shawn Davis- Produced 4 tackles (all solo) and 2 INTs (including a 72-yard INT return) in the Gators’ road win over Kentucky.
BYU S Dayan Ghanwoloku- Made that game-winning INT (on 3rd and 6 in 1st OT) in the Cougars’ 30-27 upset home win (1 OT) over USC. Also produced 9 tackles (7 solo) and 1 PBU.
BYU PK Jake Oldroyd- Scored 12 points in the Cougars’ home win over USC. Kicked 3-4 FGs and scored on all 3 XPK attempts. Scored a 43-yard FG (on 4th and 11 in 1st OT) to eventually win this game.
UCF RB Greg McCrae- Rushed 11 carries, 109 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out) in the Golden Knights’ 45-28 home win over Stanford. Also had a 73-yard carry.
UCF DBs Richie Grant and Neville Clark- Each produced 3 PBUs in the Golden Knights’ home win over Stanford.
Oklahoma State RB Chubba Hubbard- Rushed 32 carries, 256 yards, and 3 TDs (75, 30, and 33) in the OSU Cowboys’ 40-21 road win over Tulsa.
Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace- Received 5 catches, 118 yards, and 1 TD (90 yards) in the Cowboys’ road win over Tulsa.
Alabama WR DeVonta Smith and RB Najee Harris- Each scored 2 receiving TDs, including a 42-yard TD, in the Crimson TIde’s 47-24 road win over South Carolina. Smith received 8 catches for 136 yards, including an 11-yard TD. Harris received 5 catches for 87 yards, including a 24-yard TD.
Alabama S Xaiver McKinney- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 INT in the Crimson Tide’s road win over South Carolina.
Alabama LB Anfrenee Jennings- Produced 6 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 QB hurry in the Crimson Tide’s road win over South Carolina.
Oklahoma WR Charleston Rambo- Received 5 catches, 116 yards, and 2 TDs (48 and 39) in the Sooners’ 48-14 road win over UCLA.
Clemson WR Amari Rogers- Received 4 catches, 121 yards, and 2 TDs (16 and 87) in the Tigers’ 41-6 road win over Clemson.
Texas QB Sam Ehlinger- Passed 23-27, 279 yards, and 3 TDs in the Longhorns’ neutral-site win (in Houston, TX) over Rice.
Ohio State WR Chris Olave- Received 3 catches, 70 yards, and 1 TD (37 yards) in the Buckeyes’ 51-10 road win over Indiana. Also scored a safety on a blocked punt.
Utah LB Devin Lloyd- Produced 9 tackles (led team 3 TFLs, and 1 sack in the Utes’ 31-0 home win over Idaho State.
Utah WR Bryan Thompson- Received 2 catches, 105 yards, and 2 TDs (82 and 23) in the Utes’ home win over Idaho State.
Auburn RB JaTarvious Whitlow- Rushed 17 carries, 135 yards, and 2 TDs (3 and 16) in the Tigers’ 55-16 home win over Kent State.
LSU WR Justin Jefferson- Received 5 catches for 124 yards, including a 48-yard catch, in the Tigers’ 65-14 home win over Northwestern State.
Notre Dame QB Ian Book- 406 total offensive yards and 6 TDs responsible for in the Fighting Irish’s 66-14 home win over New Mexico. Passed 15-24, 360 yards, and 5 TDs. Rushed 9 carries, 46 yards, and 1 TD (from 1 yard out). Also had a 24-yard carry.
Notre Dame S Jalen Elliott- Produced 3 tackles (2 solo), 1 INT (2 yards), and 2 PBUs in the Fighting Irish’s home win over New Mexico.
Georgia QB Jake Fromm- Pass 17-22. 279 yards, and 3 TDs in the Bulldogs’ 55-0 home win over Arkansas State.
Georgia CB Tyson Campbell- Produced 3 tackles (1 solo) and 3 PBUs in the Bulldogs’ home win over Arkansas State.
Texas A&M RB Isaiah Spiller- Rushed 14 carries, 116 yards, and 2 TDs (1 and 34) in the Aggies’ 62-3 home win over Lamar. Also had a 38-yard carry.
Temple LB Shaun Bradley- Produced 8 tackles (all solo), 3 TFLs, and 1 PBU in the Owls’ 20-17 home win over Maryland. Made a TFL (on Maryland RB Anthony McFarland on 4th and Goal with 3:27 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Temple WR Jordan Blue- Received 5 catches, 132 yards, and 1 TD (79 yards) in the Owl’s home win over Maryland.
Minnesota WR Tyler Johnson- Received 10 catches, 140 yards, and 3 TDs (73,7, and 2) in the Golden Gophers’ 35-32 home win over Georgia Southern. Scored that 2-yard receiving TD (on 2nd and goal with 0:13 remaining) to eventually win this game.
Georgia Southern LB Rashad Byrd- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 5 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery (44-yard TD) in the Eagles’ road loss against Minnesota.
California LB Evan Weaver- Made that game-winning PBU (on 4th and 15 with 1:30 remaining) to seal the Cal Golden Bears’ 23-17 home win over North Texas. Also produced 11 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 1 TFL, and 1 QB hurry.
Air Force RB Kadim Remsberg- Rushed 23 carries, 146 yards, and 1 TD (25 yards) in the Falcons’ 30-23 road win (1 OT) over Colorado. Scored that 25-yard rushing TD (on 1st and 10 in 1st OT) to eventually win this game.
Washington State LB Jahad Woods- Produced 8 tackles (6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 1 PBU, and 2 QB hurries in the Cougars’ 31-24 neutral-site win (at NRG Stadium in downtown Houston, TX) over Houston.
Washington State WR Brandon Arconado- Received 9 catches for 115 yards, including a 31-yard catch, in the Cougars’ neutral-site win over Houston.
Kansas State S Denzel Goolsby- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 2 solo), 1 INT (16 yards), and 1 PBU in the K-State Wildcats’ 31-24 road win over Miss State. Made that game-winning tackle (with DE Kyle Ballon on last play) to win this game.
Wake Forest WR Sarge Suratt- Received 9 cathces, 169 yards, and 1 TD (51 yards) in the Demon Deacons’ 24-18 home win over North Carolina.
Wake Forest LB Justin Strand- Produced 15 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 PBU in the Demon Deacons’ home win over North Carolina.
North Carolina S Myles Dorn- Produced 5 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 2 PBUs in the Tar Heels’ road loss against Wake Forest.
Virginia Tech RB Keshawn King- Rushed 12 carries for 119 yards, including a 54-yard carry, in the Hokies’ 24-17 home win over Furman.
Northwestern DE Joe Graziano- Produced 9 tackles (5 solo), 2 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Wildcats’ 30-14 home win over UNLV.
Northwestern LB Paddy Fisher- Produced 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 INT (7 yards), and 3 PBUs in the Wildcats’ home win over UNLV.
Arizona QB Khalil Tate- 314 total offensive yards and 2 TDs responsible for in the Wildcats’ 28-14 home win over Texas Tech. Passed 14-23, 185 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs. Rushed 17 carries, 129 yards, and 1 TD (84 yards).
Arizona CB Lorenzo Burns- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 INT, and 3 PBUs in the Wildcats’ home win over Texas Tech.
West Virginia WR Sam Jones- Received 9 catches, 155 yards, and 1 TD (20 yards) in the Mountaineers’ 44-27 home win over N.C State. Also had a 51-yard catch.
West Virginia P Josh Josh Growden- Had 5 punts with 39.8 yards per punt in the Mountaineers’ home win over N.C State. Had 4 punts land inside the 20-yard line, including a 33-yard punt landing on the 6-yard line.
Army QB Jabari Lewis- First career start. Rushed 23 carries, 137 yards, and 1 TD (41 yards) in the Black Knights’ 31-13 home win over UTSA.
Army LB Cole Christiansen- Produced 9 tackles (led team; 6 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Black Knights’ home win over UTSA.
Louisville WR Chatarius Atwell- Received 4 catches, 141 yards, and 3 TDs (9, 46, and 62) in the Cardinals’ 38-21 neutral-site win (in Nashville, TN) over Western Kentucky.
TCU RB Darius Anderson- Rushed 16 carries, 179 yards, and 2 TDs (32 and 8) in the Horn Frogs’ 34-13 road win over Purdue. Also had a 37-yard carry.
TCU S Trevon Moehrig- Produced 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT, and 2 PBUs in the Horn Frogs’ home win over Purdue.
Duke QB Quentin Harris- 344 total offensive yards in the Blue Devils’ 41-18 road win over MTSU. Passed 24-27, 237 yards, and 4 TDs. Rushed 11 carries for 107 yards, including 65-yard carry.
Kansas RB Khalil Herbert- Rushed 11 carries, 187 yards, and 1 TD (from 6 yards out) in the Jayhawks’ 48-24 upset home win over Boston College. Also had an 82-yard carry.
Kansas WR Andrew Parchment- Received 8 catches, 100 yards, and 2 TDs (4 and 3) in the Jayhawks’ home win over Boston College. Also had a 37-yard catch.
Washington TE Hunter Bryant- Received 5 catches, 115 yards, and 1 TD (47 yards) in the Huskies’ 52-20 home win over Hawaii.
Washington S Myles Bryant- Produced 4 tackles (all solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 INTs (6 yards, including a 4-yard INT return) in the Huskies’ home win over Hawaii.
Oregon CB Mykal Wright- Produced 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT, and 2 PBUs in the Ducks’ 35-3 home win over Montana.
Nebraska RB Dedrick Mills- Rushed 11 carries, 116 yards, and 1 TD (24 yards) in the Cornhuskers’ 44-8 home win over Northern Illinois. Also had a 61-yard carry.
Nebraska DE Carlos Davis- Produced 6 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 2 PBUs in the Cornhuskers’ home win over Northern Illinois.
Oregon State RB B.J Baylor- Rushed 7 carries, 101 yards, and 1 TD (from 6 yards out) in the OSU Beavers’ 45-7 home win over Cal Poly. Also had a 74-yard carry.
Oregon State WR Champ Flemings- Received 5 catches, 142 yards, and 2 TDs (47 and 75-each scored in the 3rd quarter) in the Beavers’ home win over Cal Poly.
Oregon State LB Hamilcar Rashed,Jr- Produced 7 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the Beavers’ home win over Cal Poly.
Tennessee QB Jarrett Guarantano- Passed 7-8, 142 yards, and 3 TDs in the Volunteers’ 45-0 home win over Chattanooga (aka UTC).
Tennessee LB Jeremy Banks- Produced 3 tackles (all assisted) and 2 INTs in the Volunteers’ home win over Chattanooga.
Missouri PK Tucker McCann- Scored 14 points in the Tigers’ 50-0 home win over SE Missouri State. Scored on all 3 FG attempts (including a 52-yard FG) and kicked 5-6 XPK attempts.
Missouri RS Richaud Floyd- Returned 5 punts, 95 yards, and 1 TD (71 yards) in the Tigers’ home win over SE Missouri State.
Miami RB Deejay Dallas- Rushed 12 carries, 108 yards, and 3 TDs (1,51, and 1) in the Hurricanes’ 63-0 home win over Bethune-Cookman.
Southern Miss WR/RS Jaylond Adams- 251 all-purpose running yards in the Golden Eagles’ 47-42 road win over Troy. Returned 3 kickoffs, 136 yards, and 1 TD (100 yards). Received 11 catches for 180 yards, including a 48-yard catch.
Eastern Michigan PK Chad Ryaland- Scored 8 points in the EMU Eagles’ 34-31 road win over Illinois. Scored on all 2 FG attempts and kicked 2-3 XPK attempts. Scored a 24-yard FG (on last play) to win this game.
Eastern Michigan S Brody Hoying- Produced 7 tackles (3 solo), 1 TFL/sack, 2 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in the Eagles’ home win Illinois. Wyoming LB Logan Wilson- Produced 11 tackles (led team; 9 solo), 1 TFL, and 2 PBUs in the Cowboys’ 21-16 home win over Idaho.
Wyoming RB Trey Smith- Rushed 17 carries, 152 yards, and 2 TDs (10 and 80) in the Cowboys’ home win over Idaho.
Florida Atlantic LB Rashad Smith- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries in the Owls’ 41-31 road win over Ball State.
Florida Atlantic WR John Mitchell- Received 8 catches, 14 yards, and 3 TDs (33,4, and 24) in the Owls’ road win over Ball State.
FIU LB Sage Lewis- Produced 8 tackles (led team; 4 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT (4 yards), and 2 PBUs in the Panthers’ 30-17 home win over New Hampshire.
FIU QB Kaylan Wiggins- Produced 314 total offensive yards in the Panthers’ home win over New Hampshire. Passed 12-17, and 127 yards. Rushed 14 carries, 187 yards, and 2 TDs (2 and 4). Also had a 70-yard carry.
Liberty WR Antonio Gandy-Golden- Received 8 catches, 174 yards, and 2 TDs (36 and 55) in the Flames’ 35-17 home win over Buffalo.
Liberty DE Jesse Lemonier- Produced 9 tackles (7 solo), 3 TFLs/sacks, and 1 QB hurry in the Flames’ home win over Buffalo.
Cincinnati LB Bryan Wright- Produced 5 tackles (2 solo), 1 TFL/sack, and 1 forced fumble in the Bearcats’ 35-13 home win over Miami (OH).
San Diego State CB Luo Barcoo- Produced 7 tackles (co-led team; 4 solo), 1 TFL, 1 INT, and 1 PBU in the Aztecs’ 31-10 road win over New Mexico State.
Central Michigan DE Sean Adesanya- Produced 5 tackles (4 solo), 4 TFLs, 2 sacks, and 1 INT (49 yards) in the CMU Chippewas’ 45-24 home win over Akron.
La Tech CB Amik Robertson- Produced 10 tackles (led team; 7 solo), 2 TFLs, and 1 INT (36-yard TD) in the Bulldogs’ 35-7 home win over Bowling Green.
Boise State DE/LB Curtis Weaver- Produced 6 tackles (4 solo), 4 TFLs/sacks, and 1 PBU in the Broncos’ 45-10 home win over Portland State.
SMU RB T.J McDaniel- Rushed 8 carries, 159 yards, and 3 TDs (10,39, and 42) in the Mustangs’ 47-17 home win over Texas State. Also had a 48-yard carry.
Navy QB Malcolm Perry- 307 total offensive yards and 6 TDs responsible for in the Midshipmen’s 42-10 home win over East Carolina. Rushed 24 carries, 156 yards, and 4 TDs (18,11,6,and 1). Also had a 30-yard carry. Passed 5-7, 151 yards, and 2 TDs.
Navy RB C.J Williams- Received 3 catches, 117 yards, and 2 TDs (29 and 80) in the Midshipmen’s home win over East Carolina. Charlotte LB Henry Segura- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo) and 1 INT (49-yard TD) in the 49’ers’ 52-17 home win over Massachusetts.
Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell- Rushed 16 carries, 145 yards, and 1 TD (from 5 yards out) in the Tigers’ 42-6 road win over South Alabama. Also had a 71-yard carry.
Memphis LB Austin Hall- Produced 6 tackles (1 solo), 2 fumble recoveries (including a 48-yard TD), 1 PBU, and 1 QB hurry in the Tigers’ road win over South Alabama.
South Florida CB K.J Sails- Produced 2 tackles (all solo), 1 fumble recovery (2 yards), and 3 PBUs in the Bulls’ 55-16 home win over South Carolina State.
Coastal Carolina DT Sterling Johnson- Produced 4 tackles (3 solo), 3 TFLs, 1 sack, and 1 QB hurry in the Chanticleers’ 46-7 home win over Norfolk State.
Western Michigan RB LeVante Bellamy- Rushed 15 carries, 192 yards, and 3 Tds (60, 36, and 73) in the WMU Broncos’ 57-10 home win over Georgia State.
