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Heisman Race Heats Up: Smith Leads Contenders in 2025

2/11/2026

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Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State wide receiver, is a Heisman frontrunner after the 2025 season, posting 1,243 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore returns as a star and aims for the Heisman.
California's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is among Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN)'s 18 Heisman contenders despite challenges.
Arch Manning from Texas and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are also listed as contenders for the 2026 season.

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Story summary

Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State wide receiver, is a Heisman frontrunner after the 2025 season, posting 1,243 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore returns as a star and aims for the Heisman.
California's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is among Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN)'s 18 Heisman contenders despite challenges.
Arch Manning from Texas and Julian Sayin from Ohio State are also listed as contenders for the 2026 season.