The game for the national school football championship of playoffs is ready, as Alabama and Ohio State will fight for the title, but before that, there are still curtains to distribute, adding the top prize of prestige in school football: the Heisman Trophy. .
The four finalists for heisman this season are Alabama Quarterback Mac Jones, Clemson Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Alabama Open Receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida Quarterback Kyle Trask, the winner announced Tuesday.
Instead of being held in New York as in previous years, the Heisman Trophy rite takes a stand due to the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN’s policy will be broadcast from its headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.
Here’s a look at the possibilities of Heisman’s finalists, followed by a prediction of who will win the prize.
Heisman Trophy Odds
Alabama WR DeVonta Smith -455 (bet $455 to win $100)
Alabama QB Mac Jones 450 (bet $100 to win $450)
Trevor Lawrence QB Clemson
Florida QB Kyle Trask 5000
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It’s hard to believe the Heisman Trophy wasn’t for an Alabama player this season. Crimson Tides has been the most productive team in the country, and has had several offensive strengths, adding Jones and Smith, any of whom have strong arguments in favor of the award.
Heisman’s vote came before the PSC semi-finals on Friday, taking into account Jones and Smith’s performances at the Rose Bowl and Lawrence at the Sugar Bowl.
Approaching the Rose Bowl, Jones had 3,739 yards, 32 landings and four interceptions. He pitched four or more landings in a game six times, in the SEC championship game, when he threw five opposite landing passes to Florida (Jones also launched 4 landings). passes in the Alabama Rose Bowl victory over Notre Dame).
At the start of the PSC semi-final, Smith had 98 receptions for 1,511 yards and 17 touchdowns. He played in seven games with several touchdowns, adding the SEC name game, when he scored 15 receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns (Smith then had seven receptions for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns at the Rose Bowl).
Lawrence (2,753 yards and 22 touchdowns in the air before the Sugar Bowl) and Trask (4283 yards and 43 touchdowns) have had impressive seasons, but chances are they’ll miss Heisman’s vote.
It takes a special season for a player who is not a quarterback or ball carrier to win the Heisman Trophy. Smith is looking for the first open catcher to win the award since Desmond Howard of Michigan in 1991 and the last player to win. the Heisman who was neither quarterback nor half offensive was Michigan cornerman Charles Woodson in 1997.
But Smith has placed position numbers worthy of joining this group. He had a stretch of the normal season in which he accumulated 144 yards or more at reception in six of the seven games. On October 31, he had 203 yards and a record 4. touchdowns opposed to the state of Mississippi. He had a season record of 231 yards and 3 touchdowns opposed to LSU on December 5.
And Smith is also an impressive leader.
“Probably one of the most selfless kids I’ve ever had the opportunity to train in terms of each and every single thing he can do to help the team he needs to do,” crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said, according to Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press. “The guy is one of the most popular guys on the team and also one of the team leaders that each and every one admires for the example he gives every day and the way he does his job. “
Smith has already won the AP College Player of the Year award, which puts him as the first grand winner to win the honor since his first prize in 1998. Smith (26 votes for first place) finished well ahead of Jones (nine) in voting for this award. , so this may be just a sign of what will happen when Heisman’s vote is announced.
While it wouldn’t be a big surprise if Jones won the Heisman, he is expected to return to Smith, who will become the fourth winner to win the prize. He had a season that deserves to win the prestigious honor.
Prediction: Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith wins Heisman
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