Rich’s Weekly Heisman Trophy Ballot

BY Rich Eldridge

1. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin(Rushed 28 carries, 222 yards, and 1 TD of 51 yards in the Badgers’ 45-24 home-finale win over Purdue. His 12 career games with 200 rushing yards is a new school, Big Ten, and NCAA Division 1 FBS record. His 22 scoring TDs lead the nation.)

2. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma(318 total offensive yards and 4 TDs responsible for in the Sooners’ 28-24 home-finale win over TCU. Passed 11-21, 145 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT. Rushed 28 carries, 173 yards, and 2 TDs of 7 and 8 yards. Also had a 32-yard carry. His 11.8 passing yards per attempt leads the nation.)

3. Chase Young, DE, Ohio State(Came back from a two-game suspension. Produced 9 tackles, including 5 solo, 4 TFLs, 3 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in the Buckeyes’ 28-17 home-finale win over Penn State. His 27 career sacks are third-most in school history. His 16.5 sacks and 7 forced fumbles lead the nation. )