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We have a two-horse race in this week’s Heisman Poll

It is becoming clear that we have a two-horse race in the College Wire’s Heisman Poll with Hendon Hooker (Tennessee) and C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) jockeying for the top spot.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix is slowly working his way up the charts with his 2,191 yards of total offense and 25 touchdowns. The top six are all quarterbacks, as we know this has essentially become a quarterback award over the years. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule with Alabama’s DeVonta Smith winning in 2020 and Derrick Henry in 2015.

This week’s Heisman Poll saw Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei falling off after their Week 8 performances.

Each editor picked their top three choices with the top candidate receiving five points, the second choice receiving three points, and the final choice receiving one point.

We break down how each of our 12 candidates fared in the poll, ties are listed in alphabetical order.

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee Volunteers

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Total Points: 102

First-Place Votes (15)

Last Week: No. 1

2022 Season Stats:

70.6% Comp | 2,093 Yards | 10.8 YPA | 18 TDs | 1 INT

63 Carries | 315 Yards | 5.0 YPC | 3 TDs

For more on Hooker check out Vols Wire

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State Buckeyes

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Total Points: 84

First-place Votes (9)

Last Week: No. 2

2022 Season Stats:

70.0% Comp | 2,023 Yards | 10.6 YPA | 28 TDs | 4 INTs

Bryce Young, Alabama Crimson Tide

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Total Points: 10

First-Place Votes (1)

Last Week: No. 7

2022 Season Stats:

66.1% Comp | 1,906 Yards | 8.6 YPA | 18 TDs | 3 INTs

For more on Young check out Roll Tide Wire

Bo Nix, Oregon Ducks

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Total Points: 7

Last Week: No. 12

2022 Season Stats:

71.5% Comp | 1,809 Yards | 8.5 YPA | 17 TDs | 3 INTs

48 Carries | 382 Yards | 8.0 YPC | 8 TDs

For more on Nix check out Ducks Wire

Caleb Williams, USC Trojans

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Total Points: 6

Last Week: No. 3

2022 Season Stats:

63.9% Comp | 1,971 Yards | 8.6 YPA | 19 TDs | 1 INT

61 Carries | 235 Yards | 3.9 YPC | 3 TDs

For more on Caleb Williams, check out our Trojans Wire

Max Duggan, TCU Horned Frogs

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Total Points: 4

Last Week: No. 8

2022 Season Stats:

68.9% Comp | 1,871 Yards | 9.7 YPA | 19 TDs | 1 INT

58 Carries | 274 Yards | 4.7 YPC | 4 TDs

Will Anderson, Alabama Crimson Tide

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Total Points: 3

Last Week: Not Ranked

2022 Season Stats:

36 Tackles | 16 Solo | 12.0 TFLs | 3 sacks | 1 INT | 1 TD

For more on Anderson check out Roll Tide Wire

Blake Corum, Michigan Wolverines

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Total Points: 3

Last Week: No. 4

2022 Season Stats:

146 Carries | 901 Yards | 6.2 YPC | 13 TDs

For more on Corum check out Wolverines Wire

Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee Volunteers

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Total Points: 3

Last Week: No. 9

2022 Stats:

40 Rec | 769 Yards | 19.2 YPR | 12 TDs

For more on Hyatt check out Vols Wire

Stetson Bennett, Georgia Bulldogs

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Total Points: 1

Last Week: No. 10

2022 Stats:

70.4% Comp | 2,033 Yards | 8.8 YPA | 7 TDs | 1 INT

27 Carries | 115 Yards | 4.3 YPC | 5 TDs

For more on Bennett check out UGA Wire

Chase Brown, Illinois Fighting Illini

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Total Points: 1

Last Week: No. 11

2022 Season Stats:

192 Carries | 1,059 Yards | 5.5 YPC | 4 TDs

15 Receptions | 107 Yards | 4.5 YPR | 2 TDs

Bijan Robinson, Texas Longhorns

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Total Points: 1

Last Week: No. 6

2022 Season Stats:

162 Carries | 920 Yards | 5.7 YPC | 11 TDs

17 Receptions | 280 Yards | 16.5 YPR | 2 TD

For more on Robinson check out Longhorns Wire

Voting Breakdown

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