{"id":80985,"date":"2025-10-09T15:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T19:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=80985"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:28:11","slug":"justice-haynes-heisman-trophy-michigan-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2025\/10\/09\/justice-haynes-heisman-trophy-michigan-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Sherrone Moore Believes Justice Haynes Belongs in the Heisman Trophy Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has made his stance clear: Justice Haynes deserves to be in the national Heisman<\/a> Trophy discussion.<\/p>\n

Sherrone Moore\u2019s Confident Statement on Justice Haynes\u2019 Heisman Trophy Candidacy<\/h2>\n

After Michigan\u2019s 24\u201310 victory over Wisconsin<\/a>, Moore didn\u2019t hesitate when asked about his star running back\u2019s performance. \u201cAnimal. He should be up for the Heisman,\u201d Moore said at his weekly press conference earlier this week.
\nThe coach made these statements because Haynes had his fifth consecutive game with more than 100 rushing yards. Moore recalled a particular play where Haynes used multiple defenders to bounce off for a long gain.
\n\u201cI saw it. I knew it,\u201d Moore added. \u201cHe\u2019s different. You don\u2019t see guys finish runs like that.\u201d Under Moore\u2019s leadership, the offense at Michigan combines Underwood\u2019s composed passing ability with Haynes\u2019 aggressive running style. The two players enable the Wolverines to control games through their ability to strip away defensive power from their opponents.<\/p>\n

Justice Haynes\u2019 Breakout Season Boosts His Heisman Trophy Case<\/h2>\n

Justice Haynes<\/a> has not hesitated to showcase his skills in a Michigan uniform. In only five games, the Alabama<\/a> transfer has emerged as one of the most reliable players on the team and a primary reason why the Wolverines are rolling early in the season. He has carried the ball 85 times for 654 yards and eight touchdowns, which ranks among the best in the nation. He has also been able to convert his opportunities into a 7.7 yards per carry average, which has been demonstrative of his ability to provide value with the football on every play. In the game against Wisconsin, Haynes was yet again up to the challenge. The running back picked up 117 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries as Michigan picked up a 24\u201310 victory over their opponents despite their strong defense. He has already been able to pick up 100+ yards on the ground in each of his first five games with 159, 125, 104, 149, and 117 yards, respectively.<\/p>\n

Heisman Trophy Outlook<\/h3>\n

Even with his impressive numbers, FanDuel<\/a> still sees Justice Haynes as a long shot for the Heisman Trophy at +5500. The betting boards show a strong preference for top quarterbacks, including his teammate, Bryce Underwood<\/a>. The rankings will quickly change as running backs from top programs start their conference games.
\nThe odds will become less improbable for Michigan to win and Haynes to achieve 100-yard games if the team continues its winning streak. The current momentum in the Heisman race belongs to Haynes because he possesses significant forward motion.<\/p>\n

Michigan\u2019s Heisman Tradition<\/h3>\n

Heisman Winners:<\/p>\n