Heisman Watch

[DomeHawk]

Penix moves up, Sanders makes statement:

Heisman Power Rankings 2023, Week 3: Michael Penix Jr. moves up

On paper, this weekend of college football action didn't look all that great on paper. Yet, we had Georgia and Alabama on upset alert, Kansas State losing to Mi

fansided.com

 

[bileever]

Preseason Heisman favorites:

1. Caleb Williams, USC
2. Jaden Daniels, LSU
3. Drake Maye, North Carolina
4. Quinn Ewers, Texas

Heisman favorites, just before last night's game:

1. Bo Nix, Oregon
2. Jaden Daniels
3. Michael Penix, UW
4. Carson Beck, Georgia/Marvin Harrison, Ohio State

Current leaders:

1. Jaden Daniels
2. Michael Penix
3. Bo Nix
4. Jalen Milroe, Alabama/Marvin Harrison

 

[fenderbender123]

If Penix wins the Heisman, it just puts a target on him for the playoffs. So I am not too concerned whether he wins it or not.

 

[bileever]

Heisman Finalists named:

Penix
Daniels
Nix
Harrison

Michael Penix Jr. named second Heisman Trophy finalist in UW Huskies history

On Monday, Michael Penix Jr. was named the second Heisman Trophy finalist in Husky history. A winner will be crowned in a ceremony Saturday in New York City.

www.seattletimes.com

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I'm sure he won't get it, but still pretty cool to in the mix. That kid cares about one thing, winning. Total team guy.

 

[Chukarhawk]

what big games has Daniels won? Where has he excelled under pressure against a ranked opponent, not once but time and time again. Penix deserves it.

 

[sutz]

what big games has Daniels won? Where has he excelled under pressure against a ranked opponent, not once but time and time again. Penix deserves it.

True, but a lot of the voters are from the SEC. Sucks.

 

[CallMeADawg]

Two big games from Penix over Oregon and Bo Nix should give him some extra votes. Will it be enough? We shall see.

 

[Dvl Dug]

Preseason Heisman favorites:

1. Caleb Williams, USC
2. Jaden Daniels, LSU
3. Drake Maye, North Carolina
4. Quinn Ewers, Texas

Heisman favorites, just before last night's game:

1. Bo Nix, Oregon
2. Jaden Daniels
3. Michael Penix, UW
4. Carson Beck, Georgia/Marvin Harrison, Ohio State

Current leaders:

1. Jaden Daniels
2. Michael Penix
3. Bo Nix
4. Jalen Milroe, Alabama/Marvin Harrison

I got nothing to add - Just thought that post was worthy of being repeated!!

 

[SoulfishHawk]

They should just call it HYPEsman. What a joke of an award. The 2ND BEST QB in College Football can have his little award.
The BEST QB in the country is about to win the National Championship.
Voting should come AFTER playoffs, imo.