Heisman rankings - Week 5: Kyler Murray makes a statement

Heisman rankings – Week 5: Kyler Murray makes a statement

NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs the sideline against the Baylor Bears at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Baylor 66-33. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 29: McKenzie Milton #10 of the UCF Knights runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the UCF Knights at Spectrum Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images) /

6. McKenzie Milton

It feels as if there’s almost a malaise of sort in regards to the UCF Knights in the 2018 season, despite the fact that they are looking just as impressive as they did last season and are continuing to win, beating the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday to move their winning streak to 17 games now. As a result of that, quarterback McKenzie Milton seemingly isn’t getting the amount of love that he ultimately deserves, but we’re going to give it here.

Milton was unstoppably against Pitt on Saturday. Though the efficiency wasn’t necessarily there (18-of-34), he made it happen when it mattered, finishing the game with 328 yards and four touchdowns through the air and adding another two touchdowns and 51 yards on the ground. Through four games, that gives Milton 18 total touchdowns and just three interceptions on the year. He may not crack the top five unless someone falls off, but he’s still put forth a superb effort thus far in 2018.

5. Trace McSorley

It’s perfectly acceptable for anyone who watched the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday night against Ohio State to question the final play call. On fourth-and-5 with the game on the line, they decided to run a zone read to Miles Sanders. Not only is running the ball there an odd decision, but it also took the ball out of the hands of quarterback Trace McSorley, who, even in a loss, cemented his Heisman candidacy with a big-time performance.

The enigmatic signal-caller was a beast on Saturday in a top-10 matchup, throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns, but also amassing 175 yards rushing on 25 carries, gashing the Buckeyes defense consistently throughout the night. It would have been wonderful to see him have an opportunity at a Heisman moment and at late-game heroics, but it wasn’t in the cards. Still, McSorley certainly did enough to stay firmly in the conversation for the award.

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