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2026 Heisman Watch: Ranking 6 Top Heisman Trophy Candidates Entering October

The latest weekly review of the top individual collegiate football awards race features several stellar athletic performances as October approaches. Following the previous front-runner stumbling away from home, Mississippi State signal-caller Kamario Taylor has climbed into the top spot after generating three aerial scores and 360 passing yards during a narrow victory against Missouri.

Meanwhile, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered a career performance with four receiving scores and 217 yards, while Miami quarterback Darian Mensah continued his hyper-efficient campaign by matching his total touchdowns with his incompletions.

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