Ohio State Claims 2 Top 5 Heisman Candidates From Big Ten - On3
The 2023 college football season is right around the corner, and some of the best players are returning to the field. Each conference has its share of standouts, but the Power 5 can boast the absolute best.
Of those Power 5 conferences, the Big Ten is a regular contributor to Heisman discussions, and 2023 should be no exception.
On3.com rated the top 5 candidates from each Power 5 league, and the Buckeyes fill two of those spots. The website did not number the rankings, so these are in no particular order.
WR Marvin Harrison, Ohio State
"Marvin Harrison is the best non-quarterback in all of college football, and the reigning Biletnikoff Award winner has the best shot to become just the second receiver this century (joining Alabama’s DeVonta Smith) to win the award this century.
"Harrison had 77 catches for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, and he should have similar numbers this fall. The unanimous All-American was the most valuable receiver in the country last season, per PFF."
The Buckeyes are expected to have a battle at the quarterback position, but if these rankings have anything to say about it, Kyle McCord might be the best option.
QB Kyle McCord, Ohio State
"This is a bit of a bet on Ryan Day, Ohio State’s offensive machine and McCord grabbing a stranglehold of the starting job. McCord is the favorite to be CJ Stroud’s heir apparent and headlined by Marvin Harrison Jr., the veteran backup is surrounded by the best group of receivers in the nation this fall.
"While Ohio State has questions at offensive line, there’s enough other individual talent + Day’s play-calling designs to make any Ohio State QB1 an obvious Heisman Trophy candidate."
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