{"id":45975,"date":"2022-09-15T13:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=45975"},"modified":"2022-09-15T13:01:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:01:50","slug":"2022-week-two-heisman-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2022\/09\/15\/2022-week-two-heisman-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 Week Two Heisman Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was only the second week in the college football season, but the madness has impacted the Heisman race. Anthony Richardson<\/a> went from zero votes, to number three in the rankings, back to zero votes in an upset loss to Kentucky. But, who could take advantage and take his place in the top five this week? We’ll dive into that and more as we break down the contenders in our 2022 Week Two Heisman rankings.<\/p>\n

Bryce Young<\/a> and the Crimson Tide avoided Heisman and team disaster after they narrowly avoided the upset at the hands of Texas. Will the close call see him lose his grip on the top spot? Did C.J. Stroud<\/a> and Stetson Bennett<\/a> do enough against inferior opponents to keep their spots? With that, let’s take a look as we unveil our 2022 Week Twp Heisman rankings.<\/p>\n

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Note: Ties were broken alphabetically by player’s last name<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ranking<\/td>\nPlayer<\/td>\nPosition<\/td>\nTeam<\/td>\nPoints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nBryce Young<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nC.J. Stroud<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nCaleb Williams<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nWill Anderson<\/a><\/td>\nDL<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBijan Robinson<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nStetson Bennett<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nDeuce Vaughn<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nSam Hartman<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nDrake Maye<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nJayden Daniels<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nReggie Grimes<\/a><\/td>\nDL<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nHendon Hooker<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nWill Rogers<\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nJalen Berger<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nMohamed Ibrahim<\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top Five Candidates<\/h2>\n

1. Bryce Young<\/span><\/h2>\n

QB | Alabama\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Next Game: 9\/17 vs ULM<\/p>\n

It was not the greatest game for Young and Tide offense. However, they found a way to make plays when it mattered the most. Most notably, stepping out of a sack and making it into a long run while trailing in the final moments of the game. Alabama will need to get much better production from his supporting cast to have the same memorable season of a year ago.<\/p>\n

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2022 SEASON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PASSING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nCMP%<\/td>\nRATING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
408<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n67.2<\/td>\n181.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RUSHING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nYPC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
138<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n11.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

<\/h3>\n

2. CJ Stroud<\/span><\/h3>\n

QB | Ohio State\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Next Game: 9\/17 vs Toledo<\/p>\n

Stroud did exactly what he was supposed to do against a sub-standard opponent on Saturday. He dominated to the tune of 351 yards passing with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He’ll have another opportunity to essentially do what he wants on Saturday as the Buckeyes host Toledo. But, a tougher test in Wisconsin looms ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2022 SEASON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PASSING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nCMP%<\/td>\nRATING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
574<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n69.0<\/td>\n145.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RUSHING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nYPC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n0.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/h3>\n

3. Caleb Williams<\/h3>\n
\n

QB | USC\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Next Game: 9\/17 vs Fresno State<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Williams breaks back into the top five with an impressive performance in the Trojans 41-28 victory over Stanford. The Oklahoma transfer connected with Jordan Addison<\/a> on a pair of touchdown strikes. Now, he returns home as USC hosts Fresno State in a game that he should continue to put up huge numbers in once again.<\/div>\n
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2022 SEASON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PASSING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nCMP%<\/td>\nRATING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
590<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n79.6<\/td>\n221.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RUSHING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nYPC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n4.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a04<\/span>. Will Anderson<\/span><\/h3>\n

DL | Alabama\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Next Game: 9\/17 vs ULM<\/p>\n

It was mostly a down game for the best defensive player in the country against Texas. He had multiple offsides penalties and committed a crucial late hit penalty that allowed a Texas drive to continue. However, as most great players do, he made a tremendous play late in the game in getting his first sack of the season to force a long Texas field goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2022 SEASON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DEFENSE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TACKLES<\/td>\nSACKS<\/td>\nFF<\/td>\nFR<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

5. Bijan Robinson<\/span><\/h3>\n

RB | Texas\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Next Game: 9\/17 vs UTSA<\/p>\n

As expected, it was tough sledding on the ground for Robinson on Saturday against the top-ranked Alabama defense. However, he did have 130 yards from scrimmage and produced the only Longhorn touchdown in the game. Robinson should have an easier time against UTSA on Saturday. However, they only allowed 181 yards on the ground to Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2022 SEASON<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RUSHING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATT<\/td>\nYARDS<\/td>\nAVG<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
195<\/td>\n1,127<\/td>\n5.8<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RECEIVING<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
YARDS<\/td>\nAVG<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
295<\/td>\n11.3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It was only the second week in the college football season, but the madness has impacted the Heisman race. Anthony Richardson went from zero votes, to number three in the rankings, back to zero votes in an upset loss to Kentucky. But, who could take advantage and take his place in the top five this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":669,"featured_media":5493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2,1479],"tags":[5864,6113,7307,8454,895,6991],"class_list":["post-45975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-editorials","tag-bijan-robinson","tag-bryce-young","tag-caleb-williams","tag-cj-stroud","tag-heisman-trophy","tag-will-anderson"],"modified_by":"Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/669"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}