Strike The Pose: Week 14 Heisman Poll<\/h2>\n
We will\u00a0continue to track<\/a> whose stock is rising and whose stock is falling in our Week 14 Heisman poll. Some old faces will return to our list this week. We brought back our Honorable Mention candidate for Week 14, and who knew he was a King?<\/p>\n Haynes King<\/a> delivered one of the standout performances of Week 14 last Friday night in Athens. Leading the Yellow Jackets to a commanding early 17-0 lead over their in-state rivals, King showcased resilience and talent, even as the game slipped away in a marathon eight overtimes against the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n King put up remarkable numbers despite nursing an injury to his throwing shoulder. He completed 26 of 36 passes for 303 yards and two touchdowns while adding 110 rushing yards on 24 carries, punctuated by three rushing touchdowns. Though the Yellow Jackets ultimately fell short, King’s efforts were impressive against the highly talented Bulldogs.<\/p>\n LaNorris Sellers<\/a> has emerged as one of the most impressive first-year quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference. The Florence, South Carolina native may not have carried the pre-season hype of names like Arch Manning at Texas or DJ Lagway at Florida, but Sellers has carved out his remarkable narrative. Leading the Gamecocks to a 9-3 record in 2024, he\u2019s kept South Carolina on the cusp of playoff contention.<\/p>\n Sellers’ standout moment came during rivalry week against Clemson. Facing a seven-point deficit, the Gamecocks chipped away with a clutch field goal before Sellers delivered the decisive blow. On the game-winning play, Sellers showcased his dual-threat ability, finding a gap in Clemson’s defense and shaking off two tackles for the game-winning touchdown.\u00a0 Sellers finished the game with more rushing yards (166 on 16 carries) than passing yards (164), proving his versatility and poise under pressure. His heroics sealed a critical win over South Carolina’s Palmetto State rival and solidified his place as one of the SEC’s rising stars.<\/p>\n Where have we heard this story before? Oh, right, in other weekly Heisman poll installments. Cam Ward<\/a> had 349 yards passing with two touchdowns for the Hurricanes in their final home game on the road at Syracuse. The Hurricanes scored 38 points and should be playing this week in Charlotte for the ACC Championship and one of the final spots in the College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, the Hurricane defense didn’t get the memo and surrendered 42 points in the loss. Ward has played well all season and carried the Hurricanes to many victories. While the Heisman Trophy may be out of reach, his consistent performances have solidified his status as one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n Dillon Gabriel<\/a> may not dominate the Saturday morning pregame shows, but his track record speaks volumes. Over six seasons and three programs, Gabriel has consistently put up big numbers and led his teams to victory. As the quarterback of the undefeated Oregon Ducks, he has successfully guided the team through their inaugural Big Ten season and likely secured the projected No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks are now set to face Penn State in the Big Ten Conference Championship in Indianapolis. Because he is the quarterback on the top team in the country, that could be enough to pull votes away from either of our two top candidates and pull off the upset.<\/p>\nHonorable Mention Haynes King \u2013 QB \u2013 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets<\/h3>\n
#5 LaNorris Sellers \u2013 QB \u2013 South Carolina Gamecocks\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
#4 Cam Ward \u2013 QB \u2013 Miami Hurricanes<\/h3>\n
#3 Dillon Gabriel \u2013 QB \u2013 Oregon Ducks<\/span><\/h3>\n
#2 Ashton Jeanty \u2013 QB \u2013 Boise State Broncos<\/h3>\n
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