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Bear Bachmeier's all-around performance for BYU shakes up the Heisman Watch

BYU quarterback **Bear Bachmeier** delivered a dominant all-around performance in a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame, reigniting his Heisman Trophy candidacy. The junior accounted for five total touchdowns—one through the air, two on the ground, and another as a receiver—while also leading BYU to its first win over a ranked opponent this season.

The Cougars’ upset climb to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll underscores Bachmeier’s versatility, as he now joins a select group of dual-threat quarterbacks reshaping the Heisman race midseason.

Meanwhile, Oregon State freshman **Jesse Legree** made his first top-contender appearance after becoming the first FBS player to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, including seven straight 100-yard games and a nation-leading 14 touchdown catches. Miami’s **Malachi Toney** also returned to the conversation following a two-touchdown performance in a 43-35 double-overtime win over Florida State, propelling the Hurricanes to the top of the AP rankings.

The latest shakeup follows a wave of underperformance among former frontrunners, with Indiana’s Josh Hoover, Georgia’s Gunner Stockton, Missouri’s Jamal Roberts, and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr all dropping from the top tier after recent losses or limited impact games.

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