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Week 10 Heisman Trophy power rankings: Darian Mensah, Malachi Toney close gap on Jeremiah Smith

The Heisman Trophy race took an unexpected turn this season after Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin suffered a season-ending elbow injury, leaving the Buckeyes scrambling to replace their starter. Jeremiah Smith, the team’s leading receiver and once-clear frontrunner for the award, struggled in a rain-soaked loss to USC, posting a quiet performance that dropped Ohio State to its second defeat of the year.

Meanwhile, Miami’s dynamic duo of Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney continued to dominate, powering the Hurricanes to a hard-fought road win over North Carolina. Their standout play has propelled them up the Heisman rankings, narrowing the gap on Smith as Miami remains undefeated atop the college football standings.

Beyond the top contenders, Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez has emerged as a dark-horse candidate, leading the Demon Deacons to a 7-1 record and an ACC Championship Game berth. Lopez’s dual-threat performance—2,176 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and 317 rushing yards—has revitalized Wake Forest’s offense, which ranks among the nation’s top 20 in scoring and total offense.

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss also remains in the mix, delivering a strong game against Auburn with 263 passing yards and two touchdowns, though the Rebels must win out to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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