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CBS Sports Announces 2026 Heisman Candidates, QB Standouts Shine

6/29/2026

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CBS Sports named 2026 Heisman candidates: QBs Bear Bachmeier, Byrum Brown, Keelon Russell, LaNorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings and WR Malachi Toney.
Bachmeier posted 3,033 passing yards with 15 touchdowns and 527 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns.
Brown recorded 3,158 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 1,008 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
Toney logged 109 receptions for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns, 23 rushes, two passing touchdowns and 298 yards.

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CBS Sports named 2026 Heisman candidates: QBs Bear Bachmeier, Byrum Brown, Keelon Russell, LaNorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings and WR Malachi Toney.
Bachmeier posted 3,033 passing yards with 15 touchdowns and 527 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns.
Brown recorded 3,158 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, 1,008 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.
Toney logged 109 receptions for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns, 23 rushes, two passing touchdowns and 298 yards.