Is it Caleb Williams’ Heisman Trophy to Lose?

This year’s college football season presents a somewhat unique scenario: it seems like it’s Caleb Williams‘ Heisman Trophy to lose. While we’ve seen surprise candidates like Baker Mayfield, Johnny Manziel, and Kyler Murray steal the spotlight mid-season, this year, we’re trying to find a narrative that doesn’t immediately hand the trophy to Williams – a situation that doesn’t often occur in college football.

Is this Pac-12 QB Rival Caleb Williams’ Biggest Heisman Threat?

Williams is an overwhelming favorite coming into the season, with odds at +500. He could potentially become the 11th player since Archie Griffin to win the coveted Heisman for the second time. But a word of caution: winning the Heisman twice is a herculean task.

A Florida State Dual-Threat Could Take Votes From Williams

We’ve seen phenomenal players like Tim Tebow make multiple attempts only to be thwarted by the elusive second win. There’s an observable trend of “Heisman fatigue," where voters grow weary of repeated standout performances and start to look for fresh faces.

Can this Ohio State Receiver Take Heisman Shine From Quarterback Contenders?

Further, a couple of losses in the PAC 12 could push Caleb Williams out of the spotlight. Take the example of Bryce Young from last year. Despite his exceptional performances early in the season, a shoulder injury effectively eliminated him from Heisman contention.

Penn State has a QB and RB Heisman Contender.

Thus, while Williams is undoubtedly a top contender, the narrative of the upcoming season is far from predetermined. It could be a surprise candidate who swoops in from the periphery to claim the trophy or one of the other favorites who manages to assert dominance and sway the voters. Regardless, the Heisman race will undoubtedly be one of the most exciting aspects of the upcoming college football season.

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