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Ranking the Top 5 2026 Heisman Trophy Candidates Going Into Week 4

Bo Marchionte

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Weekly Heisman Chase Results
Weekly Top 5 Heisman Favorites
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +950
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1300
Week 1
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +600
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1100
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1100
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Week 2
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: *1000
- Malachie Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1200
Week 3
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +319
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +390
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +950
- Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State, Quarterback: +1100
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1200
1. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 210
- School: Ole Miss
- Class: Fifth-year senior
Trinidad Chambliss Week 3 Stats vs. LSU
- Passing: 33/48
- Yards: 363 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Dual-threat quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has jumped immediately to the top spot after this sensational performance in the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU. The ripple effect will also be felt in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback order. The win against former coach Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss flying high.

Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Odds
- Current: +325 (No.1)
- Last Week: +1300
- Opening: +900
Trinidad Chambliss 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 924
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 64
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Trinidad Chambliss Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 4
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: LSU, Win, 32-24
- Next Opponent: at Florida
2. Darian Mensah, Miami (FL)
Darian Mensah Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’3”
- Weight: 205
- School: Miami (FL)
- Class: Redshirt junior
Darian Mensah Week 3 Stats vs. Wake Forest
- Passing: 30/34
- Yards: 220
- Passing Touchdowns: 3
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Quarterback passing efficiency is the early hallmark of Darian Mensah's game in 2027. Currently, he is 71 of 79 passing with an incredible 89.9 completion pertentage.

Darian Mensah Heisman Odds
- Current: +325
- Last Week: +550
- Opening: Off the board
Darian Mensah 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 873
- Passing Touchdowns: 11
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 31
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Darian Mensah Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 6
- Team Record: 3-0
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 6
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: Wake Forest, Win, 33-20
- Next Opponent: Central Michigan
3. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
Jeremiah Smith Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 222
- School: Ohio State
- Class: Junior
Jeremiah Smith Week 3 Stats vs. Kent State
- Receptions: 5
- Targets: 6
- Receiving Yards: 85
- Receiving Touchdowns: 0
- Average: 17.0 yards per catch
Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith became the school's all-time leading receiver in the first half of the Buckeyes' game against Kent State on Saturday.

Jeremiah Smith Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +700
- Opening: +1400
Jeremiah Smith 2026 Stats
- Receptions: 21
- Receiving Yards: 400
- Receiving Touchdowns: 3
- Yards Per Reception: 19.0
- Rushing Yards: 5
Jeremiah Smith Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 6
- Team Record: 2-1
- Last Game: Kent State, Win, 59-3
- Next Opponent: Illinois
4. Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State
Kamario Taylor Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 220
- School: Mississippi State
- Class: Sophomore
Kamario Taylor Week 3 Stats
- Passing: 18/26
- Yards: 261
- Passing Touchdowns: 4
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 33
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
One of the fastest-rising names in the Heisman race, Taylor has Mississippi State sitting 3-0 after engineering a comeback road win at South Carolina. The dual-threat sophomore has accounted for 12 touchdowns through three games and now gets a ranked Missouri team at home with another chance to push himself deeper into the national conversation.

Kamario Taylor Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +2500
- Opening: +15000
Kamario Taylor 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 832
- Passing Touchdowns: 11
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Yards: 178
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Kamario Taylor Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 24
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: South Carolina, Win, 41-34
- Next Opponent: No. 1Missouri
5. Arch Manning, Texas
Arch Manning Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’4”
- Weight: 225
- School: Texas
- Class: Senior
Arch Manning Week 3 Stats vs. UTSA
- Passing: 17/33
- Yards: 164
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 50
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
The Longhorns hosted UTSA Saturday and Arch Manning and company quietly put away the Roadrunners 30-6. With Trinidad Chambliss and Kamario Taylor big weekends, Manning will need to duplicate big performances to remain in tight Heisman Trophy race.

Arch Manning Heisman Odds
- Current: +1000
- Last Week: +1000
- Opening: +800
Arch Manning 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 664
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 80
- Rushing Touchdowns: 0
Arch Manning Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 1
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: UTSA, Win, 30-6
- Next Opponent: No.14 Tennessee
Weekly Heisman Chase Results
Weekly Top 5 Heisman Favorites
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +950
- Dante Moore, Oregon, Quarterback: +1000
- Julian Sayin, Ohio State, Quarterback: +1300
Week 1
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +600
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1100
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +1100
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +1100
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: +1100
Week 2
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +550
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +700
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +850
- CJ Carr, Notre Dame, Quarterback: *1000
- Malachie Toney, Miami (FL), Receiver: +1200
Week 3
- Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss, Quarterback: +319
- Darian Mensah, Miami (FL), Quarterback: +390
- Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, Receiver: +950
- Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State, Quarterback: +1100
- Arch Manning, Texas, Quarterback: +1200
1. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss
Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Trophy Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 210
- School: Ole Miss
- Class: Fifth-year senior
Trinidad Chambliss Week 3 Stats vs. LSU
- Passing: 33/48
- Yards: 363 yards
- Passing Touchdowns: 2
- Interceptions: 1
- Rushing Touchdowns: 1
Dual-threat quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has jumped immediately to the top spot after this sensational performance in the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU. The ripple effect will also be felt in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback order. The win against former coach Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss flying high.

Trinidad Chambliss Heisman Odds
- Current: +325 (No.1)
- Last Week: +1300
- Opening: +900
Trinidad Chambliss 2026 Stats
- Passing Yards: 924
- Passing Touchdowns: 7
- Interceptions: 2
- Rushing Yards: 64
- Rushing Touchdowns: 2
Trinidad Chambliss Resume
- AP Top 25 Ranking: 4
- Team Record: 3-0
- Last Game: LSU, Win, 32-24
- Next Opponent: at Florida