Week 1 of the 2026 season is within the books.
Each FBS group has performed at the least one recreation, making it time to share our first in-season Heisman replace. Beneath, we take a more in-depth have a look at the early front-runner for this yr’s honor, three different invitees and a darkish horse candidate.
The chief: Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss
No change atop of our leaderboard after Week 1. Chambliss shook off an iffy begin towards the Related Press preseason No. 24 Louisville Cardinals (0-1) in a 41-38 win, producing the form of efficiency that makes it simple to ascertain the previous Division II standout listening to his title known as when the 2026 Heisman winner is introduced in December.
After getting into the half with 75 passing yards and an interception on 9 completions, Chambliss flipped a change beginning within the third quarter, going 12-of-19 for 261 yards and three touchdowns over the ultimate half-hour. He additionally arrange the successful 48-yard area aim as time expired due to a key 18-yard completion on Third-and-6 with underneath a minute remaining in regulation.
