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2019 Heisman Trophy Watch: Week 1

By Nicholas Perlich

AUSTIN, TX - AUGUST 31: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass in the third quarter against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - AUGUST 31: Sam Ehlinger #11 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass in the third quarter against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes completes a pass to K.J. Hill #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes for a first down in the third quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Florida Atlantic 45-21. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes completes a pass to K.J. Hill #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes for a first down in the third quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Florida Atlantic 45-21. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

4. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio St.

18-for-25 (72%) for 235 yards with 4 TD and 0 INT; 12 rushes for 61 yards and 1 TD

Justin Fields is another former Georgia quarterback who had a much-anticipated debut over the weekend. He is a dual-threat quarterback who is perfectly suited for the Ohio St. offense.

He showed solid accuracy and decision making as a passer while throwing for over 200 yards and 4 touchdowns. He was also able to break away for a 51-yard rushing touchdown early in the game versus Florida Atlantic. While he was bottled up as a rusher for the rest of the game, he showed the explosiveness he brings as a rusher.

Ohio St. figures to be right in the thick of the playoff discussion the entire season. Justin Fields will be a key force to getting the Buckeyes to that ceiling and will stay in the running for the Heisman Trophy in the process.

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