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RGIII ranks his top 5 Heisman contenders after Week 1
By James Morgan,
4 hours ago
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Former Heisman winner and Baylor football legend Robert Griffin III has ranked his top five Heisman contenders ahead of Week 2. Griffin III also played with Baltimore Ravens in the NFL and is a former ESPN football analyst.
Who are Robert Griffin III’s top Heisman contenders? Where does he rank Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck?
5. Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck
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Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck was efficient and effective in Georgia’s 34-3 win over Clemson. Beck faced a stronger defense than any other player on Griffin III’s list of Heisman contenders. Beck completed 23 of 33 passes for 278 yards and no interceptions.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders delivered a big performance through the air in Colorado’s 31-26 win over North Dakota State. Sanders went 26 of 34 for 445 passing yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
No. 3 Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward
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Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward helped the Hurricanes deliver an embarrassing 41-17 loss to the Florida Gators. Ward diced up the Gators’ defense en route to 385 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and one interception.
No. 2 Arizona Wildcats receiver Tetairoa McMillan
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Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan shredded the New Mexico Lobos defense in a historic performance in Week 1. The explosive wide receiver finished the game with 10 receptions for 304 yards and four touchdowns.
No.1 Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty
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Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty made school history in Boise State’s 56-45 win at Georgia Southern. Jeanty accumulated 20 carries for a school record 267 rushing yards and six touchdowns in the Broncos’ season opener.
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