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Heisman Trophy watch 2021: Top 5 contenders heading into Week 10

By Chris Peterson

Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) is congratulated by quarterback Payton Thorne (10) and running back Connor Heyward (11) after his touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during first half action Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.Msu Mich
Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) is congratulated by quarterback Payton Thorne (10) and running back Connor Heyward (11) after his touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during first half action Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.Msu Mich /
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Heisman Trophy Contender No. 2: Bryce Young, QB, Alabama

For the first time in weeks, Bryce Young won’t be our No. 1 Heisman Trophy contender, and actually outside of Matt Corral taking the top spot for a week, Young has held the top spot the entire season.

He may still win the award but right now, Walker has moved ahead of him — ever so slightly.

It never helps to have a bye week while another candidate has a defining moment. Yet, Young still has stellar numbers and is ranked second according to ESPN in QBR in addition to having five 300-yard games to his credit.

Young’s 26 touchdown passes have him tied for fourth, while he is 10th in yards. And with a game against LSU on Saturday, as well as Auburn and a likely SEC title game appearance, he will have plenty of chances for his own Heisman moment.

Such as potentially beating Georgia which would make him a shoo-in for the trophy.

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