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2019 Heisman Trophy Watch: Week 8

By Nicholas Perlich

CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 19: Jonathan Taylor #23 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 18: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 18, 2019 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Pick Analysis. 812. 4. player. Scouting Report. QB. Ohio State. Justin Fields

Last week at Northwestern: 18-for-23 (78.3%)| 194 yards| 4 TD| 0 INT| 6 rushes| 8 yards| 0 TD

Season Stats: 116-for-164 (70.7%)| 1,492 yards| 22 TD| 1 INT| 63 rushes| 291 yards| 8 TD

As stated earlier, it was largely a quietly explosive night for the Ohio State offense against Northwestern. Justin Fields’ stat line was the perfect example of that as he failed to crack 200 yards passing and was bottled up as a rusher, but still accounted for four touchdowns.

And, more importantly, he was the main reason for the Buckeye’s convincing win. While Fields’ season yardage totals leave a little bit to be desired, he is among the nation’s leaders in total touchdowns. That alone will keep him the conversation as a true contender for the Heisman Trophy.

Fields will lead his undefeated Buckeyes against the no. 13-ranked Wisconsin Badgers in a big conference bout this weekend. He has a very good chance to improve his standings in the Heisman race with strong showings over the next couple weeks with Tua Tagovailoa out due to injury.

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