Heisman Trophy Watch: Top 10 Candidates after Week 5

Oct 3, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jake Coker (14) hands the ball off to running back Derrick Henry (2) during the third quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

• Season stats: 93 carries, 570 yards, 9 TD
• Last game vs Georgia: 26 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD

Alabama responded well to their loss at home vs Ole Miss, downing Georgia on the road by a final score of 38-10. The 6-3 240-plus pound back is probably the second hardest runner in the nation, and doesn’t seem to slow down when going up against a stout run defense.

He’s had his best three performance of the season when going up against top 50 rush defenses: Wisconsin (14th), Ole Miss (48th), Georgia (31st). He rushed for at least 100 yards in each of those games, adding on a touchdown as well.

This upcoming week, the Tide will pull in Arkansas, who has the 16th best run defense in the nation, allowing just over 100 yards a game on the ground. Derrick Henry will be aiming to ruin that run defense.

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