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Heisman Watch, Week 11: Bo Nix snags pole position after big day against USC
By Jon Gold
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Consider it a passing of the torch, one Heisman winner — USC’s Caleb Williams — falling to another, Oregon’s Bo Nix, in a 35-26 loss.
With the win, Nix now becomes the favorite to take home the trophy.
Here is a look at the current Heisman odds and how the current top 10 contenders performed in Week 11…
1. Bo Nix, Oregon Quarterback
Week 11 results: 36-27 win over USC
Week 11 stats: 23/31 passing for 412 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 rush, 5 yards
Overall stats: 258/332 passing for 3,135 yards, 29 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 38 rushes, 121 yards, 5 touchdowns
One big number: Nix topped 400 yards for the 1st time this year.
Week 12 opponent: at Arizona State
Bo Nix throws for a season-high 412 yards as No. 6 Oregon defeats USC! ?@OldTrapper Highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/TYqBvxHexn
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) November 12, 2023
2. Michael Penix Jr., Washington Quarterback
Week 11 results: 35-28 win over Utah
Week 11 stats: 24/42 passing for 332 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 rushes, negative-14 yards, 1 touchdowns
Overall stats: 249/336 passing for 3,533 yards, 28 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 20 rushes, negative-27 yards, 2 touchdowns
One big number: Penix has led the Huskies to just their 2nd 10-0 start in program history.
Week 12 opponent: at Oregon State
The Michael Penix Jr/Rome Odunze connection remains undefeated?
— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 11, 2023
3. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State Wide Receiver
Week 11 results: 38-3 win over Michigan State
Week 11 stats: 7 receptions, 149 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 rush, 19 yards, 1 touchdown
Overall stats: 59 receptions, 1,063 yards, 12 touchdowns, 2 rush, 26 yards, 1 touchdown
One big number: Harrison has done a ton this year, but Saturday marked his first 3-touchdown day.
Week 12 opponent: vs. Minnesota
Marvin Harrison Jr. tonight:
7 REC
149 YDS
3 TOT TDDIFFERENT. ? pic.twitter.com/CV9QwXApJX
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 12, 2023
4. Jayden Daniels, LSU Quarterback
Week 11 results: 52-35 win over Florida
Week 11 stats: 17/26 passing for 372 yards, 3 touchdowns, 12 rushes, 234 yards, 2 touchdowns
Overall stats: 195/273 passing for 3,164 yards, 30 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 114 rushes, 918 yards, 8 touchdowns
One big number: Daniels set a new standard with more than 600 yards, a career high.
Week 12 opponent: against Georgia State
Jayden Daniels is MUST SEE television?
— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 12, 2023
5. Carson Beck, Georgia Quarterback
Week 11 results: 52-17 win over Ole Miss
Week 11 stats: 18/25 passing for 306 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 4 rushes, 30 yards
Overall stats: 231/320 passing for 3,022 yards, 18 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 43 rushes, 99 yards, 3 touchdowns
One big number: Beck topped the 300-yard mark for the 5th time this year.
Week 12 opponent: at Tennessee
Carson Beck ➡️ Ladd McConkey pic.twitter.com/EdlkR5an4R
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 12, 2023
6. Jordan Travis, Florida State Quarterback
Week 11 results: 27-20 win over Miami
Week 11 stats: 19/31 passing for 265 yards, 1 touchdown, 8 rushes, negative-30 yards
Overall stats: 205/320 passing for 2,734 yards, 20 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 72 rushes, 160 yards, 7 touchdowns
One big number: Jordan Travis becomes the first Florida State starting QB to beat Miami three years in a row.
Week 12 opponent: vs. North Alabama
Jordan Travis with a grown man run on first down #FSU pic.twitter.com/zbncFK9aWw
— Tomahawk Nation (@TomahawkNation) November 11, 2023
7. Jalen Milroe, Alabama Quarterback
Week 11 results: 49-21 win at Kentucky
Week 11 stats: 15/22 passing for 234 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interceptions, 8 rushes, 36 yards, 3 touchdowns
Overall stats: 129/198 passing for 2,070 yards, 16 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 105 rushes, 333 yards, 12 touchdowns
One big number: Milroe has 7 rushing touchdowns over his last 2 games.
Week 12 opponent: vs. Chattanooga
ROLLLL TIDE!!!!
Jalen Milroe’s “Roll Tide” is becoming legendary and has evolved over the season, as has his game
ELITE#RollTide #MilroeMagic #LANK #QB1 pic.twitter.com/i8TWbNhZ6B
— Pete Brown (@pjbrown_III) November 11, 2023
8. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan Quarterback
Week 11 results: 24-15 win at Penn State
Week 11 stats: 7/8 passing for 60 yards, 8 rushes, 34 yards
Overall stats: 163/214 passing for 2,194 yards, 18 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 45 rushes, 171 yards, 3 touchdowns
One big number: McCarthy officially did have a pass attempt after the 7:41 mark in the 2nd quarter (1 2nd-half pass attempt drew a penalty).
Week 12 opponent: at Maryland
J.J. McCarthy leaves the field after Michigan’s win. pic.twitter.com/sh1rVlxyCW
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 11, 2023
9. Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma Quarterback
Week 11 results: 59-20 win over West Virginia
Week 11 stats: 22/36 passing for 423 yards, 5 touchdowns, 11 rushes, 50 yards, 3 touchdowns
Overall stats: 239/325 passing for 3,069 yards, 25 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 82 rushes, 337 yards, 11 touchdowns
One big number: Gabriel set a new best with 8 total touchdowns.
Week 12 opponent: at BYU
#Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel 8 TDs (five passing, three rushing).
Stopped and signed a bunch on his way to locker room. pic.twitter.com/tOirmF0mWJ
— Bob Przybylo (@BPrzybylo) November 12, 2023
10. Drake Maye, North Carolina Quarterback
Week 11 results: 47-45 win over Duke
Week 11 stats: 28/43 passing for 342 yards, 1 touchdowns, 1 interception, 12 rushes, 22 yards, 2 touchdowns
Overall stats: 231/351 passing for 3,145 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 93 rushes, 276 yards, 8 touchdowns
One big number: Maye’s big day was his 5th above 500 yards this year.
Week 12 opponent: at Clemson
Drake Maye with the game on the line pic.twitter.com/ur98j5mDWD
— Rique (@CoolidgeRique) November 12, 2023
Others to Watch:
USC quarterback Caleb Williams
Michigan running back Blake Corum
Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye
Jon Gold has won multiple state and national awards covering college football. He is the Pac-12 columnist for Saturday Out West.
