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For the second consecutive season, could it be that a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide offense stayed steady enough all season long to take home the Heisman?
© Gary Cosby Jr., USA TODAY Sports Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Last year, it was DeVonta Smith. The wide receiver was dominant in the passing game (1,641 yards and 105 receptions), becoming the first player at the position to win the award since 1991 (Desmond Howard, Michigan).
While quarterbacks have a better track record for the award (nine of the last 11 winners have been QBs), Crimson Tide signal-caller Bryce Young will have a similar path to the Heisman if he indeed wins.
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Alabama survived in a dramatic, four-overtime 24-22 win against the Auburn Tigers. Young's first try at a "Heisman Moment" went awry in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, but the Tigers gave it back to the Crimson Tide offense and Young led the unit on a game-tying, 97-yard drive -- capitalized by a beautiful throw to the pylon from Young and hauled in by Ja'Corey Brooks for the equalizing, 28-yard score.
Some will say the late-game heroics sealed the hardware for Young. Others voters surely aren't as convinced. With that in mind, here's a look at how the other Heisman contenders fared this weekend, plus the question of whether a defender deserves to be in the conversation this year:
Desmond Howard, Ted Ginn Jr. forever linked by punt returns that define Michigan-Ohio State rivalry
Desmond Howard and Ted Ginn Jr. are linked with their punt returns in The Game, and the eras they have defined.This year marks the 30th anniversary of Howard's signature moment — a 93-yard punt return in a 31-3 blowout on Nov. 23, 1991 which the former Michigan legend put the finishing touch on with the Heisman pose at Michigan Stadium.
C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
Michigan broke through in "The Game," as Stroud and the Buckeyes (10-2) fell to the Wolverines 42-27. It was no fault of the redshirt freshman, who threw for 394 yards and two touchdowns. An advantage Young holds over Stroud is that Alabama still has a shot at the College Football Playoff, while the Buckeyes no longer do.
Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh
Pickett tossed four touchdowns for the second consecutive game (40 on the year), as the Panthers rolled past Syracuse 31-14. He set the record for most touchdown passes in a single season at Pitt, breaking a 40-year-old mark set by Dan Marino. Pickett went for 28-for-38 with 209 yards through the air. On the outside looking in on the Heisman conversation, Pickett can lock down another piece of his legacy with a win against Wake Forest in the ACC championship game.
Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
Ridder turned in another 300-yard game (301 to be precise), but he turned it over twice on 17-for-28 passing. Undefeated Cincinnati (12-0) faces Houston in the American championship on Saturday.
‘Stillwater’s Matt Damon & Tom McCarthy On Inverting Expectations Of An “American Hero” – Contenders New York
Stillwater director/co-writer Tom McCarthy and Matt Damon joined Deadline’s Contenders New York event today to discuss the film and what they were looking for in the Bill Baker character. “I think this movie sort of subverts, in many ways, what we expect from an American hero abroad, both in terms of cinematic history, so to speak, and storytelling,” McCarthy said. “I needed an actor that brought a certain amount of integrity and, even in a meta way, someone that the audience would be expecting to come in a sort of Liam Neeson way. … But that’s just not the real world.
Matt Corral, Ole Miss
Ole Miss defeated Mississippi State 31-21 in the Egg Bowl on Thursday, with Corral supplying two touchdowns -- one throwing, one rushing. It wasn't his most prolific passing day, as he threw for 234 yards and went 26-for-34 with an interception. Corral will not return to Ole Miss and perhaps has played his last game, given the trend of players sitting out bowl games, although the Rebels are slated for a New Year's Six game.
Will Rogers, Mississippi State
On the other side of the Egg Bowl loss, Rogers slung 58 passes and completed 38 of them. He racked up 336 yards but had just one touchdown.
Malik Cunningham, Louisville
Disaster struck in Rivalry Week for Louisville, as the Cardinals (6-6) were blown out at home by Kentucky 52-21. Cunningham completed 12 of 20 passes for 145 yards and an interception, with his only score of the game coming on the ground (11 rushes, 35 yards).
Should a defensive player win the Heisman?
The only defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy is Charles Woodson (1997). Another Michigan defender entered the conversation -- if he wasn't there already -- on Saturday with a three-sack performance against Ohio State and Stroud, a potential fellow finalist: Aidan Hutchinson.
Alabama vs. Georgia final score, results: Bryce Young leads Crimson Tide to SEC title, blowout win over No. 1 Bulldogs
Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 3 Alabama on Saturday. Follow below for complete results from the 2021 SEC championship game. MORE: Watch the 2021 SEC championship game live with fuboTV (7-day free trial) Alabama vs. Georgia score Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F Crimson Tide 0 24 7 10 41 Bulldogs 3 14 0 7 24 Alabama vs. Georgia updates, highlights from 2021 SEC championship 7:46 p.m.: Bowers drops a pass attempt on fourth down, and Alabama is going to win the SEC Championship. 7:43 p.m.: McIntosh catches a 10-yard pass from Bennett to give Georgia a first down.
The defensive end now owns the Michigan record for sacks in a season (14) and his dominance will be front and center Saturday during the Big Ten Championship against Iowa.
Another conference championship matchup -- Georgia vs. Alabama for the Southeastern title -- will feature players on both defenses worthy of Heisman consideration.
Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis will want to make himself familiar with Young to bolster his stock ahead of the Dec. 21 voting deadline. The stats (24 tackles, two sacks) aren't eye-popping, but he is a game-wrecker on the best defense in the country.
The man with the numbers to back up his case is Crimson Tide linebacker Will Anderson Jr. His 29.5 tackles for loss this season lead the country, and he has 14.5 sacks. Even more terrifying, he is only a sophomore.
In a year in which no player on offense has cemented himself as the standout, defense could win the hearts of voters. And any of the these three would be deserving.
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Oregon State Beavers tight end Luke Musgrave (88) scores a touchdown against Oregon Ducks cornerback Dontae Manning (8) during the second half at Autzen Stadium.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) poses for pictures with fans on the field after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 37-33.
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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium.
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Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr. (68) blocks Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Byron Young (6) during the first half at Neyland Stadium.
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Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball against the Arizona Wildcats \s1h\ at Sun Devil Stadium.
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Michigan wide receiver A.J. Henning (3) scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
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Auburn Tigers running back Tank Bigsby (4) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) and other defenders during the first quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (4) argues with Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
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Purdue Boilermakers running back Zander Horvath (40) runs the ball down field in front of Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Micah McFadden (47) during the first quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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The Baylor Bears Line prepares to run onto the field before the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McLane Stadium.
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Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) rushes chased by Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ronnie Hickman (14) and ornerback Denzel Burke (29) at Michigan Stadium.
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Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) scores a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.
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Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Miles Brooks (20) to score a touchdown during the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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Maryland Terrapins tight end Corey Dyches (84) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (54) and offensive lineman Delmar Glaze (74) and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (9) during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium.
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Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) celebrates with Maryland Terrapins defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu (97) after a defensive stop against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium.
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Michigan Wolverines wide receiver A.J. Henning (3) rush the ball passed Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Steele Chambers (22) in the first half at Michigan Stadium.
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Boston College Eagles defensive back Elijah Jones (20) pushes Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver A.T. Perry (9) out of bounds during the second half at Alumni Stadium.
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Houston Cougars wide receiver Nathaniel Dell (1) makes the catch and runs the ball against Connecticut Huskies defensive back Malik Dixon (31) in the second quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Shameen Jones (7) catches the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at SHI Stadium.
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Florida State Seminoles linebacker Kalen DeLoach (20) intercepts the ball over Florida Gators wide receiver Jacob Copeland (1) during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Maryland Terrapins running back Tayon Fleet-Davis (8) leaps for extra yards as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Kessawn Abraham (5) tackles during the first half at SHI Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies wide receiver Kevens Clercius (86) makes the touchdown catch against the Houston Cougars in the second quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders running back Tahj Brooks (28) goes airborne as he is tackled by Baylor Bears cornerback Mark Milton (37) and the Baylor Bears defense during the first half at McLane Stadium.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Donovan Smith (7) and Baylor Bears linebacker Terrel Bernard (2) dive for the ball on a muffed punt by Smith during the first half at McLane Stadium.
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Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) breaks tackles running for a touchdown after a catch against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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Connecticut Huskies quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) throws a pass against the Houston Cougars in the first quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
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Florida Gators tight end Kemore Gamble (2) catches the ball over Florida State Seminoles defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) as he runs the ball in for a touchdown during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Houston Cougars quarterback Clayton Tune (3) with his teammates before the start of the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium.
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Jordan Yates (13) throws an errant pass as he is hit by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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Washington State running back Deon McIntosh celebrates with mascot Butch T. Cougar after scoring during the second half against Washington.
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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) eludes East Carolina linebacker Jeremy Lewis (11) on a first-half carry.
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N.C. State running back Zonovan Knight cuts upfield during the first half against North Carolina.
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Central Florida receiver Brandon Johnson (3) celebrates his first half touchdown with quarterback Mikey Keene (16) against South Florida.
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Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford (24) rushes past East Carolina linebacker Aaron Ramseur (51) during the first half.
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Air Force fullback Emmanuel Michel (28) runs away from the UNLV defense on a second-half carry.
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Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates his first-half touchdown catch with Cole Fotheringham (89).
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Washington running back Kamari Pleasant reaches for the end zone to score during the first half against Washington State.
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Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson runs with the ball during the second half against Missouri.
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San Diego defensive lineman Cameron Thomas (99) brings down Boise State quarterback Jack Sears (16) for a second-half sack.
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Arkansas running back Trelon Smith (22) dives into the end zone to score past Missouri defensive back Allie Green IV (24) during the second half.
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Central Florida quarterback Parker Navarro (14) dives into the end zone to score past South Florida safety Vincent Davis (3) during the first half.
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Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder drops back to pass during the second half against East Carolina.
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Cincinnati tight end Josh Whyle (81) dives for the end zone after a catch against East Carolina.
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East Carolina wide receiver Jsi Hatfield celebrates a touchdown catch against Cincinnati during the second half.
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UNLV returner Nohl Williams (2) recovers a fumble between Air Force defenders Brandon Gooding (45), Zion Kelly (17) and James Jones IV (4) during the first half.
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Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) tries to break away from TCU defender Nook Bradford (28) during the first half.
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Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) tries to jump over Colorado defender Christian Gonzalez (3) on a first-half carry.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Logan Smothers (8) celebrates after scoring against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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TCU receiver TJ Steele (19) carries the ball behind center Steve Avila (79) during the second half against Iowa State.
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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (8) gets tackled by Kansas State Wildcats defensive back Chris Adimora (1).
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Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) is stopped short of the goal line by Nebraska Cornhuskers defenders during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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San Diego State Aztecs wide receiver Elijah Kothe (96) is defended by Boise State Broncos cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho (14).
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Texas Longhorns running back Roschon Johnson (2) acknowledges the fans after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats.
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Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral hoists the Egg Bowl trophy after defeating rival Mississippi State in Starkville.
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Ole Miss running back Snoop Conner (24) dives into the end zone to score during the first half against Mississippi State.
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Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral (2) breaks away from Mississippi State defender Fred Peters (38) on a fourth-quarter carry.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Did Bryce Young wrap up Heisman Trophy race vs. Auburn? Where contenders stand after Week 13
The case for and against each 2021 Heisman candidate, from Aidan Hutchinson to Bryce Young .
Who has the best case for the Heisman Trophy? Bill Bender runs down the four candidates.Four finalists will attend the award ceremony on Saturday. This year's field consists of three quarterbacks in Alabama's Bryce Young, Pitt's Kenny Pickett and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Michigan defensive end Aidan Huthinson is the other finalist.