Heisman rankings - Week 7: Will Grier tumbles, Tua Tagovailoa banged up

Heisman rankings – Week 7: Will Grier tumbles, Tua Tagovailoa banged up

AMES, IA - OCTOBER 13: Defensive end Spencer Benton #58 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the end zone as offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste #55 of the West Virginia Mountaineers blocks in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 30-14 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

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MEMPHIS, TN – OCTOBER 13: McKenzie Milton #10 of the Central Florida Knights looks to pass as Cole Schneider #65 blocks for him against the Memphis Tigers on October 13, 2018 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Central Florida defeated Memphis 31-30. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images) /

6. McKenzie Milton, UCF

There was almost another upset and another undefeated team that went down on Saturday, the UCF Knights. At halftime after the unbeaten Knights kicked a field goal, they still trailed the Memphis Tigers by a count of 30-17. Thus, they needed some magic to get back into it and maintain their historic winning streak. McKenzie Milton was able to help provide the spark.

After keeping the offense moving for a few drives, it was Milton that ultimately secured the victory. Early in the fourth quarter and despite being shut down as a runner for most of the game, Milton took it on his shoulders and rushed for the go-ahead score to make it 31-30, a count that held until the final. Milton finished with 296 yards passing with one touchdown in addition to his rushing score, giving him 22 total touchdowns on the season. With his heroics and individual success, he’s been too good to overlook.

5. Justin Herbert, Oregon

Finally, we get to talk about a player who was on the right side of an upset on Saturday afternoon. Justin Herbert and the Oregon Ducks had an opportunity to prove themselves, especially after a choke-job against Stanford. Taking on the Washington Huskies and one of the better secondaries in college football, Herbert and the Ducks answered the call, picking up the 30-27 victory in overtime over their Pac-12 rivals.

Herbert wasn’t pristine in the upset victory, but he continued to be impressive as he threw from 202 yards on 18-of-32 passing with two touchdowns and, perhaps most importantly in such a crucial and tight game, no interceptions. With over 1,600 yards passing and 17 touchdowns passes on the year, Herbert has certainly made his case as both QB1 in the 2019 NFL Draft and a top-five Heisman candidate.

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