It’s tough enough to follow in the footsteps of one Heisman Trophy winner. That’s the unusual position that Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts stepped into this season, and so far, he has risen to the challenge. Through seven games, Hurts is a strong candidate to win college football’s most prestigious award, keeping it in the Sooners’ camp for the third straight year. But Hurts arguably has stiffer competition than the two previous Oklahoma quarterbacks — Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield — faced in pursuit of the trophy. Here’s a look at the most likely Heisman contenders, including a running back looking to challenge the recent history of voters favoring passers.

Source: New York Times October 24, 2019 15:14 UTC