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Bo Nix warms up his arm prior to taking on the Cougs, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman ranking – week 12

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief November 20, 2023

There have been 12 weeks of the 2023 NCAAF season already played and now two players sit head and shoulders above the rest of the competition in the Heisman race. While Michael Penix Jr. looked to be a...

UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs toward the endzone during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2022.

Willman’s happy Heisman list – week 11

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief November 14, 2023

At the end of the day the Heisman race is down to three men, three QB’s, three different strengths and weaknesses. Bo Nix, Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. will be the top three finalists for the...

Bo Nix calls for a snap near the goal line, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman watch – week 10

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief November 7, 2023

The 2023 Heisman winner should be a QB from the Pac-12. Whether that is the signal caller from Washington or Oregon, really is up for debate, but one of the two should be walking away with the nation’s...

Bo Nix scrambles to get away from a WSU defensive lineman, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman food chain – week nine

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 30, 2023

Nine weeks into the 2023 NCAA football season and the Heisman race still is without a front runner. The top players in betting odds leave a lot to be desired statistically and their teams may be on upset...

Bo Nix scrambles to get away from a WSU defensive lineman, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Willman’s Heisman pecking order – week eight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 24, 2023

The 2023 college football season has been far from predictable. A major part of the season, the Heisman race, has equally been unpredictable.  Caleb Williams stood as the favorite for a long time,...

UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs toward the endzone during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2022.

Willman’s Heisman Ladder – week seven

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 17, 2023

Play of the 2023 college football season has been some elite college football, but one player stands above the rest as the favorite to win the coveted Heisman Trophy. Michael Penix Jr. is the clear frontrunner...

UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs toward the endzone during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26, 2022.

Willman’s Heisman Honorables – week six

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 9, 2023

Week six of the NCAA football season saw several notable names likely completely fall out of the Heisman race, including WSU QB Cam Ward, Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman and Kentucky RB Ray Davis. Despite some...

Cam Ward sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Willman’s Heisman contenders and pretenders – week five

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief October 2, 2023

With most teams having played multiple Conference games, the top players of the season and the general feel of Conference hierarchies have been figured out. The best teams are known, the best players are...

WSU quarterback Cameron Ward dives forward during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Willman’s Heisman possibilities – week four

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 25, 2023

It’s fitting that the Pac-12 is as talented as ever and the team's producing as best as they can in its final year of existence. While other Conferences best contenders for the Heisman have already...

Cam Ward sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Willman’s Heisman Hierarchy – week three

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 18, 2023

Conference play is right around the corner for NCAA football and players should be in form for the rest of the season, which also means the Heisman race will start to heat up with bigger wins and better...

Caleb Williams, Shedeur Sanders, J.J. McCarthy and Travis Hunter among the players headlining Heisman race.

Willman’s Heisman hopefuls – week two

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 12, 2023

The 2023 NCAA football season is still young, but it is never too early to start putting up the stats and building a story to contend for the Heisman Trophy. With their two big wins to start the year,...

WSU quarterback Cam Ward throws a pass during an NCAA football game against Colorado St. September 2nd, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado

Willman’s Heisman top five – week one

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief September 6, 2023

With it being so early in the football season, there is a surplus of candidates for the Heisman trophy and there is a chance that no one mentioned here even makes it as a finalist with the nature of NCAA...

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