2. Oklahoma is a quarterback state
There have been years where California dominated talk of the top quarterback state in the country.
Right now, there is no doubt that mantle belongs to Oklahoma.
Mayfield put his name in the running for the Heisman favorite moving forward, but Rudolph deserves major props as well.
Without his star wide receiver down the stretch, Rudolph was forced to find new weapons to attack Oklahoma. The 6-foot-5 senior completed 28-of-54 for 448 yards with five scores to match Mayfield, but his two interceptions were critical mistakes.
Rudolph has thrown for at least three touchdowns in seven games, including a pair of five touchdown showings. He’s also surpassed 400 yards three times this year and gone over 300 four more times.
Another 4,000-yard passing season is well within reach even if Washington is hurt for a prolonged time.
With a pivotal contest at Iowa State on the horizon, Rudolph will have another key chance to make his mark and possibly secure an invite alongside Mayfield to New York City for the Heisman ceremony.