Arch Manning's September 12 game against Ohio State is a critical chance to improve his Heisman narrative after a 14-7 loss to the Buckeyes in his 2025 debut as Texas starter. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss's ca…
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This week in Heisman Race · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
This week's Heisman race is defined by an early frontrunner and a pivotal upcoming clash. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has surged to the top after a stellar Week 1, throwing
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Key Matchups Could Define Heisman Hopes for Manning, Chambliss and Others
2026 Heisman Race Wide Open as Sayin Returns as Only Finalist, Transfers Dominate
Ohio State's Julian Sayin is the lone returning Heisman finalist from 2025, making the 2026 race particularly unpredictable. Quarterbacks lead the field, with a mix of established starters and transfer signal-callers; se…
Analysts Favor Notre Dame's Carr, Eye Ole Miss' Chambliss as Dark Horse for Heisman
Yahoo Sports analysts released their 2026 Heisman predictions, with Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr listed as a top favorite. They also noted Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss could boost his candidacy with a strong showing …
Wide Receiver Duo Toney and Smith Could Make Heisman History, Analyst Weighs In
Malachi Toney and Jeremiah Smith both delivered dominant Week 1 performances, sparking talk of a rare two-receiver Heisman race. NBC Sports' Paul Pabst discussed whether such a scenario would benefit the sport, given the…
Mensah's Stellar Start Puts Heisman Field on Notice Ahead of Ohio State-Texas Clash
After Week 1, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah has emerged as the clear Heisman frontrunner with 653 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and zero interceptions on 41-of-45 completions. The upcoming top-five matchup between O…
Manning's late rally strengthens Heisman bid as Texas tops Ohio State
Arch Manning passed for 196 yards with a touchdown and an interception, completing 62.2% of his passes, as Texas rallied to beat Ohio State 24-23. The performance boosts his Heisman Trophy candidacy.