Heisman Trophy Rankings: Julian Signe, Ty Simpson lead Robert Griffin III

How good has Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin been through the first half of the college football season?

The first-year OSU signal-caller now sits atop Robert Griffin III’s Heisman Trophy list.

The FOX Sports college football analyst and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner released his updated Heisman front-runners this week on his podcast, “Outta Pocket With RGIII” — and there’s a ton of movement at the top.

Sayin leads RGIII’s list following his stellar performance in the top-ranked Buckeyes’ double-digit win over No. 17 Illinois on Saturday. He completed 19 of 27 passes (70.4%) for 166 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Ohio State remains perfect on the season at 6-0.

On the other hand, Oregon QB Dante Moore (previously No. 1) and Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy (No. 2) fell out of the top five. 

Here’s a complete look at RGIII’s Heisman front-runners heading into Week 8.

RGIII on Sayin: “I believe what he [has] What was done in Ohio is overlooked because people focus on how it was done [many] Conflicts [Texas quarterback] Arch Manning was forced to where they didn’t care how efficient and how well Julian Saen played football.”

RGIII on Simpson: “[Head coach] Kalen DeBoer was leaning against the wall after the Week 1 loss to Florida State, and everything they did [since then] He rattles off victories. … “I’ll be better,” Ty Simpson said. We will be better. He agreed to that.”

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RGIII on Robertson: “This guy — he leads the NCAA in every category a quarterback can lead them in.”

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