Power Ranking The Top 10 Heisman Trophy Candidates Entering Week 2 Of 2015 CFB Season

Heisman Trophy Candidates Entering Week 2

Now that was quite the week in college football.

If you missed the festivities this past weekend, just know this: The Ohio State Buckeyes are unstoppable. Teams like Alabama and Texas A&M really stepped up to the plate as well. Let’s not focus on teams right now, though. Instead, let’s look at the individuals.

While looking at the rankings for the Heisman Trophy candidates, just remember that the season is very, very young. Translation: Things are bound to change, the race is completely up for grabs and dark horses could still emerge.

Heisman Trophy Candidates Entering Week 2

Now that was quite the week in college football.

If you missed the festivities this past weekend, just know this: The Ohio State Buckeyes are unstoppable. Teams like Alabama and Texas A&M really stepped up to the plate as well. Let’s not focus on teams right now, though. Instead, let’s look at the individuals.

While looking at the rankings for the Heisman Trophy candidates, just remember that the season is very, very young. Translation: Things are bound to change, the race is completely up for grabs and dark horses could still emerge.

Just Missed The Cut

Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State

Seth Russell, QB, Baylor

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

These names will be in the Heisman conversation all season long.

Just Missed The Cut

Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State

Seth Russell, QB, Baylor

Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU

Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State

Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

These names will be in the Heisman conversation all season long.

10. Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

2015 Stats: 180 rushing yards, three touchdowns

If Royce Freeman continues to have three-touchdown games, he is going to run to the top of the Heisman race in no time.

10. Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon

2015 Stats: 180 rushing yards, three touchdowns

If Royce Freeman continues to have three-touchdown games, he is going to run to the top of the Heisman race in no time.

9. Malik Zaire, QB, Notre Dame

2015 Stats: 313 passing yards, three touchdowns

Malik Zaire and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish made a statement against the Texas Longhorns in Week 1. We see you, Zaire and Notre Dame.

9. Malik Zaire, QB, Notre Dame

2015 Stats: 313 passing yards, three touchdowns

Malik Zaire and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish made a statement against the Texas Longhorns in Week 1. We see you, Zaire and Notre Dame.

8. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

2015 Stats: 351 passing yards, three touchdowns

Josh Rosen is a freshman, yet he still managed to break out in a big way in Week 1.

8. Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

2015 Stats: 351 passing yards, three touchdowns

Josh Rosen is a freshman, yet he still managed to break out in a big way in Week 1.

7. Cody Kessler, QB, USC

2015 Stats: 236 passing yards, four touchdowns

Four touchdown passes to start off the season is exactly how a player gets recognized for the Heisman.

7. Cody Kessler, QB, USC

2015 Stats: 236 passing yards, four touchdowns

Four touchdown passes to start off the season is exactly how a player gets recognized for the Heisman.

6. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

2015 Stats: 120 rushing yards, two touchdowns

Entering the season, Nick Chubb was one of the favorites to win the Heisman. Don't let that No. 6 spot fool you — he is still a favorite. At this stage in the game, everyone is so, so close.

6. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

2015 Stats: 120 rushing yards, two touchdowns

Entering the season, Nick Chubb was one of the favorites to win the Heisman. Don't let that No. 6 spot fool you — he is still a favorite. At this stage in the game, everyone is so, so close.

5. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 78 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, 62 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

There are probably plenty of people out there who think Braxton Miller should be No. 1. I don't blame those people. Miller went off in his first game of the year. The biggest question for his Heisman campaign: Can he continue to go off?

5. Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 78 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown, 62 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

There are probably plenty of people out there who think Braxton Miller should be No. 1. I don't blame those people. Miller went off in his first game of the year. The biggest question for his Heisman campaign: Can he continue to go off?

4. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 122 rushing yards, one touchdown

Braxton Miller may have stole the show in Week 1, but Ezekiel Elliott still had a great outing, and he was also a top dog for the Heisman entering the season — for what it's worth.

4. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 122 rushing yards, one touchdown

Braxton Miller may have stole the show in Week 1, but Ezekiel Elliott still had a great outing, and he was also a top dog for the Heisman entering the season — for what it's worth.

3. Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU

2015 Stats: 246 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 92 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

So what if TCU didn't win its first game by 100 points. Trevone Boykin is still a top player in college football, and his team will contend for the playoff.

3. Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU

2015 Stats: 246 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 92 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

So what if TCU didn't win its first game by 100 points. Trevone Boykin is still a top player in college football, and his team will contend for the playoff.

2. Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

2015 Stats: 147 rushing yards, three touchdowns

Derrick Henry, a freak of nature, had himself a game against the Wisconsin Badgers. You could say the same thing for the Alabama Crimson Tide as a whole.

2. Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

2015 Stats: 147 rushing yards, three touchdowns

Derrick Henry, a freak of nature, had himself a game against the Wisconsin Badgers. You could say the same thing for the Alabama Crimson Tide as a whole.

1. Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 186 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 99 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

The wait is over: Cardale Jones started the first game for the Ohio State Buckeyes. That is big time when it comes to Jones contending for the Heisman. After all, being arguably the best quarterback on the best team in the nation is a big deal, folks.

1. Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State

2015 Stats: 186 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, 99 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown

The wait is over: Cardale Jones started the first game for the Ohio State Buckeyes. That is big time when it comes to Jones contending for the Heisman. After all, being arguably the best quarterback on the best team in the nation is a big deal, folks.