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Heisman Race Heats Up After Week 8 With Toney and Leavitt Rising
Miami receiver and LSU quarterback deliver standout performances that keep them in the spotlight
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Leavitt Leads LSU Charge
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt delivered a strong showing in the win over Auburn. He completed 32 of 45 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns while adding eight carries for 54 yards and one score. In the first half alone he went 21 of 27 for 251 yards and three touchdowns plus a rushing touchdown. The performance helped the Tigers build a 31-10 halftime lead in a 38-17 victory. Leavitt has posted a Total QBR in the 80s or 90s in seven of eight starts this season.
Toney and Mensah Combine for Explosive Output
Miami receiver Malachi Toney caught 16 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns against Pitt while adding two punt returns for 28 yards. Quarterback Darian Mensah completed 31 of 37 passes for 387 yards and four touchdowns in the same game. Toney has accounted for 38 percent of Mensah's targets and 50 percent of his passing touchdowns this season. The duo's production stands out even as other top candidates sat out or split attention.
Broader Week 8 Standouts
Florida Atlantic's Easton Messer recorded 12 catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns along with an 82-yard punt return and two rushing scores. These efforts contributed to a high-scoring contest that ended 51-49. Leavitt and Toney remain prominent in weekly Heisman discussions based on their recent production.
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