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Heisman Trophy watch list: Top 5 candidates ahead of Week 10

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix (10) looks on during the first half against the Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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LSU is trying to make a comeback in the SEC West, and this weekend will determine if the Tigers can truly accomplish that feat.
Oct 21, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks to pass against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports /

Arguably no one has a better chance to make a statement this weekend in the Heisman Trophy race than LSU’s Jayden Daniels.

The former Arizona State quarterback turned LSU star has been in the top three of my rankings for a few weeks now and if he can lead the Tigers past Alabama this weekend in Tuscaloosa, there’s a very good chance he’ll elevate to that No. 1 spot.

If not for two losses earlier in the season, he actually probably would be in that spot.

Even in the loss to Ole Miss back on Sept. 30, Daniels was playing like a quarterback possessed. He passed for 414 yards and four touchdowns with no picks while completing 75 percent of his passes. He went on to have 259 yards and three touchdown passes in a win at No. 21 Missouri, 325 yards and three touchdown passes against Auburn, and then had 279 yards and three touchdowns on 15 attempts against Army.

Coming off a bye, Daniels should be well-rested for this matchup with the Crimson Tide and I wouldn’t be shocked to see him pull off the upset and rise to No. 1.

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