Saturday Blitz
Fansided

Heisman Trophy 2016: 5 Under-the-Radar Candidates after Week 7

By Zach Bigalke

Sep 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) scores a touchdown as California Golden Bears cornerback Darius Allensworth (2) defends during the fourth quarterat Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) scores a touchdown as California Golden Bears cornerback Darius Allensworth (2) defends during the fourth quarterat Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
Oct 15, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols (13) scores a touchdown during second half action against the Colorado State Rams at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats Colorado State 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Boise, ID, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols (13) scores a touchdown during second half action against the Colorado State Rams at Albertsons Stadium. Boise State defeats Colorado State 28-23. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Jeremy McNichols (RB/Boise State)

Junior tailback Jeremy McNichols has a few things working in the favor of his nascent Heisman candidacy. First, Boise State has reached the midway point of its season undefeated, keeping the spotlight on the Smurf Turf so that the nation can witness what McNichols does on a weekly basis. Furthermore, McNichols has been putting up the sort of eye-popping stats that are required for any Group of Five hopeful to even get an invite to the Heisman ceremony in December.

McNichols currently ranks third nationally in all-purpose yards, piling up 188.2 yards per game for the Broncos. The running back from Long Beach is fifth in average rushing yards with 129.2 yards each outing. He also catches an average of three passes per game for 44 yards and fields the occasional kick return as well. Most importantly for Boise State’s dreams of reaching another New Year’s Six bowl, McNichols also sits just behind Lamar Jackson in total points scored, accounting for more than 14 points per game by himself. If Boise State keeps winning, McNichols will earn himself a look from Heisman voters.

Home/College Football News