Early Heisman Watch: Top Contenders Going into Week Four
After Week Three the Heisman Memorial Trophy race is intensifying as teams and players start to find their identity and prepare for week four. Along with phenomenal QBs leading their teams to victories, there is a wide receiver in the race continuing to be a superstar. With each game changing outlook, players look to separate themselves from the rest in the race for the most valuable player in college football. Here's a look at the top contenders going into week four.
Carson Beck, QB, Miami
Carson Beck has started the season strong and has exceeded expectations through the first three weeks. Beck has led the Hurricanes to three straight wins, passing for 812 yards, seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. Beck’s elite play has hoisted Miami to the fourth spot in the AP Top 25 Pole. Through the first three weeks of the season, Beck has proved that Miami is a true playoff contender.
John Mateer, QB, Oklahoma
John Mateer has risen in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race after leading Oklahoma to a 3-0 start. He’s thrown for 944 yards and five touchdowns, along with rushing for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Mateer has proven himself to be a strong dual threat QB and a 2025 Heisman Trophy candidate coming out of the SEC. With a tough schedule ahead, he will look to cement himself in the Heisman Memorial Trophy conversation.
Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Dante Moore has proven his talent and precision passing for seven touchdowns with only one interception through three games. Moore has completed 78.1 percent of his throws and led the sixth ranked Ducks to three straight wins. Moore’s early season success has Oregon ranked sixth in this week's rankings. His poise and playmaking has him in the 2025 Heisman Trophy hunt heading into Week Four.
Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State
Although the Heisman Memorial Trophy is usually awarded to a quarterback, Jeremiah Smith is an electrifying playmaker and impossible to ignore in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race. Smith has hauled in 20 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a 17 yard rushing touchdown. After having a breakout freshman season, Jeremiah Smith looks to continue to impress and be Ohio State's go to guy. His dynamic playmaking has made him one of the top receivers in all of College Football and a contender for the 2025 Heisman Trophy.
Week Four will be crucial for these 2025 Heisman Trophy hopefuls who look to continue their phenomenal starts. Beck and Moore both have instate rivalries on the schedule, facing Florida and Oregon State. Both will look to stay consistent and lead their team to victories in high stakes matchups. John Mateer, will face 22nd-ranked Auburn, an opportunity to showcase and prove he truly belongs in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race.
