College Football Week 3 Heisman Race and Upset Chaos
Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss Surge
After the Rebels surrendered a 17-point advantage, Chambliss secured his legacy at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Grand Rapids, Michigan native previously chose to remain in school rather than follow coach Lane Kiffin to Baton Rouge.
Did you know? Trinidad Chambliss tallied 363 total yards and three touchdowns in an upset victory before emerging as the betting favorite for college football’s highest individual honor.
Oklahoma Offense Struggles Persist Under Brent Venables
According to game recaps, Oklahoma avoided a disastrous upset by defeating New Mexico in a narrow 14-6 decision. The Lobos reached the Oklahoma red zone with under three minutes remaining before stalling out. Following the game, coach Brent Venables declined to offer a vote of confidence for offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, noting that Arbuckle is simply the coordinator currently on staff. The program is facing potential regression after cycling through four coordinators in five seasons.
West Virginia Reclaims Form Under Michael Hawkins Jr.
West Virginia secured a 38-27 win over No. 25 Virginia to improve to a 3-0 record, marking the program’s first national ranking since 2018 under Dana Holgorsen. Quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. accounted for five touchdowns, outplaying opposing signal-caller Beau Pribula. The Mountaineers racked up 247 yards on the ground, drawing stylistic comparisons to historical Rich Rodriguez squads.
Colorado Falters Against Northwestern
Following early-season optimism from their Week 1 performance against Georgia Tech, Colorado suffered a 41-7 blowout loss to Northwestern. According to team statistics, the Buffaloes surrendered 14 points off three first-half turnovers and finished the contest with four total fumbles.
Keelon Russell Breaks Out for Alabama
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell delivered a standout performance against Florida State, rallying the No. 10 Crimson Tide from a 15-point second-quarter deficit. Russell recorded 320 passing yards, 56 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns, including a 57-yard scoring run in the third quarter. This display followed a strong debut where Russell tallied 342 all-purpose yards and set a school record for rushing yards by a quarterback making his first career start, earning praise from analysts like Stewart Mandel of The Athletic and Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Heisman Trophy betting race after Week 3?
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss took over as the betting favorite following his standout performance and game-winning drive in an upset victory.
How did Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell perform in his early starts?
According to national media reports, Russell accounted for 342 all-purpose yards against East Carolina and followed it up with 320 passing yards, 56 rushing yards, and four touchdowns in a win over Florida State.
What happened in the Oklahoma versus New Mexico game?
Oklahoma narrowly escaped with a 14-6 victory after New Mexico drove into the red zone with under three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
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