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2019 Heisman Trophy Watch: Week 5

By Nicholas Perlich

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys breaks free from the Kansas State Cowboys in the second quarter on September 28, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hubbard had 296 yards in OSU's 26-13 win. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 28: Running back Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys breaks free from the Kansas State Cowboys in the second quarter on September 28, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hubbard had 296 yards in OSU's 26-13 win. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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How does the race for the Heisman Trophy stack up after Week 5 of the College Football season?

As we get closer to the middle of the college football season, the race for the Heisman, as well as the leaders for playoff spots, becomes a little bit clearer. Here is how the Heisman Trophy standings stack up after Week 5:

Honorable Mentions

Jamie Newman, QB, Wake Forest

Last Game vs. Boston College: 21-for-33 (63.6%)| 243 yards| 2 TD| 1 INT| 23 rushes| 102 yards| 0 TD

Season Stats: 117-for-168 (69.6%)| 1,521 yards| 14 TD| 3 INT| 78 rushes| 262 yards| 3 TD

Wake Forest remained undefeated after taking on Boston College over the weekend. Newman had a solid if unspectacular day throwing the ball, completing 63% of his passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception. His dual-threat ability is why he is being mentioned in this space as he added over 100 yards on the ground as well. Wake Forest will enjoy a BYE this week before putting their undefeated record on the line versus Louisville. Newman will have to keep playing well and keep his team undefeated to stay on the fringe of the Heisman conversation.

JK Dobbins, RB, Ohio State

Last Game vs. Nebraska: 24 rushes| 177 yards| 7.4 ypc| 0 TD| Long 26

Season Stats: 92 rushes| 654 yards| 7.1 ypc| 5 TD| Long 60| 5 receptions| 42 yards| 1 TD

Justin Fields gets all the attention on the Buckeyes offense, and rightfully so, but JK Dobbins deserves a part of the spotlight as well. Dobbins has run very hard so far this season, leading to a lot of broken tackles and yards after contact. That culminated in his third 140+ rushing yard game of the season against Nebraska. And even more impressively, he did it without the advantage of a long, explosive run. Dobbins deserves more credit for the way the Ohio State offense has played to this point and will continue to rise in the Heisman conversation if he keeps performing at a high level.

Sam Ehlinger, QB, Texas

Last Week: BYE

Season Stats: 102-for-140 (72.9%)| 1,237 yards| 15 TD| 1 INT| 42 rushes| 191 yards| 1 TD

Sam Ehlinger and the Texas Longhorns enjoyed a BYE this past weekend. Ehlinger has played well enough to stay on the fringe of the Heisman Trophy conversation this season. He will look to continue to play at a high level when the Longhorns travel to West Virginia. The real test will be the showdown with Jalen Hurts and Oklahoma on October 12th.

Jonathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin

Last Game vs. Northwestern: 26 rushes| 119 yards| 4.6 ypc| 1 TD| Long 15| 3 receptions| 15 yards| 0 TD

Season Stats: 84 rushes| 559 yards| 6.7 ypc| 8 TD| Long 72| 9 receptions| 85 yards| 3 TD

Northwestern kept Taylor bottled up for much of their game this past Saturday. As a result, Taylor ended with by far his least efficient and explosive game of the season thus far. He was still able to crack 100 yards rushing but did so while average less the 5.0 ypc for the first time this season. He also only had a long run of 15 yards in the game, which is the shortest “big play” he has had through four games. Taylor will look to get back on track and into the thick of the Heisman race when Wisconsin hosts Kent State this weekend.

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