Heisman Hopefuls Show Up in Week 1 of College Football Season

Individual performances are already under a microscope for the nation’s top honor.
Heisman Hopefuls Show Up in Week 1 of College Football Season
The Texas Longhorns stand for the playing of The Eyes of Texas after defeating the Colorado State Rams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 31, 2024. Tim Warner/Getty Images
Tab Bamford
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College football is back! Opening weekend always has some great matchups, with teams looking to defend their conference championships across the nation and, in Ann Arbor, one team looking to build on a national championship.

With all the expectations and hopes placed on teams, individuals are also looking to earn their placements in highlight packages. And, for some, the hope to be one of the few to earn votes for the Heisman Trophy is already on their minds.

Tab Bamford
Tab Bamford
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Tab Bamford has been writing about sports for two decades. He has worked with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Big Ten Conference, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and been credentialed for all-star events and postseason games in MLB, the NFL, NHL, NBA and NCAA.