College Football Quarterback Power Rankings: Week 6

Greg Ward Jr. is a serious threat to win the Heisman Trophy this season and he’s the product of a successful system in Houston under Tom Herman. The Cougars’ head coach took over prior to the 2015 season after serving as an Ohio State assistant and has turned Houston into a non-Power Five juggernaut.

Houston has been one of the best teams in college football over the last two seasons, posting an 18-1 overall record. When he took over, Ward Jr. was a middle-of-the-road dual-threat quarterback who looked to just finish his career as a slightly above average player.

That’s not what has happened, though. Ward Jr. has blossomed into one of the most electric quarterbacks in the country, accounting for 2,828 passing yards and 17 touchdowns with a 67 percent completion rate and over 1,100 rushing yards and 21 more scores.

Despite missing a game already this season, Ward Jr. is on pace to surpass those passing numbers. He has rushed for just 178 yards and five scores in four games, but he has thrown for 1,325 yards, eight touchdowns and just two picks. Oh yeah, and his completion rate is up three percent.

If Ward can lead the Cougars to an unbeaten season, he might run away with the Heisman.