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Midseason College Football Awards Spotlight Top Performers
Recognition goes to standouts in the Heisman race along with honors for quarterbacks, defenders and coaches at the halfway mark of the campaign.
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Heisman Leader Holds Strong Position
The Ohio State receiver tops the points race after consistent weekly honors and holds the best chance to claim the top individual award. A recent 68-yard outing against one opponent has not altered that standing, as the player maintains an edge over the field heading into the second half of the schedule.
Quarterback Award Recognizes Physical Play
The Dog in Him honor goes to the West Virginia signal caller for blending production with improvisation. Other standouts include the Army option leader who has rushed for 730 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 358 passing yards, plus signal callers who have helped Wake Forest and Northwestern combine for an 11-2 record.
Defensive Standouts Earn Separate Recognition
A defenders-only list is led by the Texas end with 16 tackles for loss through six games. Additional notice goes to the UCLA linebacker who arrived via transfer, the Georgia linebacker viewed as the position's best, the Tennessee safety collecting multiple takeaways and stops, and the Louisiana corner who has posted 5.5 tackles for loss along with 12 pass breakups.
Coaching Turnarounds Draw Praise
The top coach honor at this stage belongs to the UCLA leader whose team reached No. 9 after an 8-16 stretch over the prior two seasons. Other notable efforts include the Wake Forest coach whose squad has improved dramatically in recent weeks, the BYU leader guiding the program to a No. 2 ranking, and the New Mexico coach who has the team at a 5-1 mark.
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