Heisman Winner 2024: The Front-Runners

As the college football season approaches its halfway point, the race for the Heisman Trophy is beginning to heat up. Several players have emerged as front-runners for the prestigious award, given annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Among the most notable candidates are quarterbacks Caleb Williams of Southern California, Quinn Ewers of Texas, and Arch Manning of Alabama. Williams, in particular, has been impressive in his sophomore season with the Trojans, throwing for over 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns in just six games. Ewers, a redshirt freshman, has also been stellar for the Longhorns, leading them to a 5-1 record with his dynamic playmaking ability. Manning, the highly touted freshman from the legendary Manning football family, has also shown flashes of brilliance for the Crimson Tide, completing over 70% of his passes with 10 touchdowns to just two interceptions.

In addition to these three quarterbacks, several other players have put themselves in the Heisman conversation. Running back Bijan Robinson of Texas has rushed for over 600 yards and 10 touchdowns in just five games, while wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. of Georgia has emerged as one of the most dynamic playmakers in the country, averaging over 100 receiving yards per game. Defensive players can also win the Heisman, and linebacker Jack Sawyer of Ohio State is a prime candidate, leading the nation with 7.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss.

The Heisman Trophy race is always unpredictable, and there are sure to be several players who emerge as contenders throughout the season. However, the players listed above are certainly among the early favorites to take home the prestigious award in 2024.

Here is a brief summary of each player's statistics and accomplishments so far this season:

Caleb Williams (QB, Southern California): 1,523 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 62.7% completion percentage, 145.4 passer rating
Quinn Ewers (QB, Texas): 1,234 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 66.3% completion percentage, 162.9 passer rating
Arch Manning (QB, Alabama): 934 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 70.3% completion percentage, 151.2 passer rating
Bijan Robinson (RB, Texas): 643 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry
Marvin Jones Jr. (WR, Georgia): 504 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 100.8 receiving yards per game
Jack Sawyer (LB, Ohio State): 7.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble