Heisman Watch, Week 11: Bo Nix snags pole position after big day against USC
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 new SEC record.
Week 12 opponent: vs. 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 not 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
