Heisman Trophy hopefuls

September 2, 2015 at 3:53AM
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) finds room to run during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against the Kansas State Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ORG XMIT: TXMO106
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) finds room to run during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against the Kansas State Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) ORG XMIT: TXMO106 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Five (or more) Heisman hopefuls

Poor Urban Meyer. The Ohio State coach faced a tough dilemma in choosing a quarterback this season. Should he pick Heisman Trophy candidate 1, Heisman candidate 2 or Heisman candidate 3? Alas, we'll just go with a blanket "Ohio State quarterback" as one Heisman candidate because Meyer could draw a name out of a hat at this point. Here are four other contenders for the coveted award.

Trevone Boykin, TCU

His campaign starts in Minneapolis against a tough Gophers defense in the opener. TCU's fast-break offense suits his skill set perfectly.

Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State

Ask Wisconsin, Alabama and Oregon about this guy. Elliott shredded those defenses the final three games last season for 696 yards rushing.

Nick Chubb, Georgia

Went from Todd Gurley's backup to star as a freshman. Posted eight consecutive 100-yard rushing games after becoming starter, the first Bulldog to do so since some guy named Herschel Walker.

Cody Kessler, USC

Threw 39 touchdown passes compared to only five interceptions last season. He could be a finalist with similar production and a strong season by the Trojans.


Jan 12, 2015 Arlington, TX : Ohio State RB # 15 Ezekiel Elliott break to the outside for a long gain during NCAA National College Football Championship game between Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes 42-20 win at AT&T Stadium Arlington TX (Cal Sport Media via AP Images) ORG XMIT: CSMAP
Jan 12, 2015 Arlington, TX : Ohio State RB # 15 Ezekiel Elliott break to the outside for a long gain during NCAA National College Football Championship game between Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes 42-20 win at AT&T Stadium Arlington TX (Cal Sport Media via AP Images) ORG XMIT: CSMAP (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Georgia's Nick Chubb (27) runs past Louisville's Terell Floyd (19) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Georgia's Nick Chubb (27) runs past Louisville's Terell Floyd (19) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Southern California quarterback Cody Kessler runs with the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. Southern California won 49-14. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ORG XMIT: NYOTK
Southern California quarterback Cody Kessler runs with the ball during the first half an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. Southern California won 49-14. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ORG XMIT: NYOTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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