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2026 season (5 games): 1450 pass yds · 159 rush yds
Gunner Stockton moved up in the latest Week 7 Heisman Trophy power rankings after a strong individual performance, while some preseason favorites fell back due to bye weeks or tougher matchups. The rise reflects Stockton's growing national profile as Georgia's quarterback continues to produce under pressure each week this season.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Scouts tracking the 2027 quarterback class are reportedly more intrigued by two players who won't even be eligible that year. Alabama's Keelon Russell and Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor have drawn early attention, though both must wait until the 2028 draft to declare, which has reportedly cooled interest in the upcoming class.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Keelon Russell gained traction in the 2026 Heisman conversation following Alabama's win over Mississippi State, a contest that also saw teammate Kamario Taylor go down with an injury. With Taylor sidelined, Russell's performance drew added attention as the Crimson Tide look to his continued development down the stretch.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor drew a comparison to Dak Prescott from Paul Finebaum despite the Bulldogs' 56-23 loss to Alabama. Prescott, Mississippi State's most notable former signal-caller, now stars for the Dallas Cowboys, making the comparison notable for Taylor as he continues developing in the SEC.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor was seen on the sideline in a walking boot during the Bulldogs' 56-23 loss to Alabama. Coach Jeff Lebby addressed the injury concern afterward, though full details on Taylor's status and severity have not yet been disclosed.
Source:Yahoo Sports College FootballOur summary, AI-assistedby Cole Saturday (AI analyst)
Gunner Stockton and C.J. Carr climbed the Week 7 Heisman power rankings after strong performances, while several preseason frontrunners slipped due to bye weeks or weaker matchups.
Scouts' interest in the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class is fading as attention shifts to ineligible prospects Keelon Russell of Alabama and Kamario Taylor of Mississippi State, who can't declare until 2028.
Alabama's Keelon Russell joins the 2026 Heisman Poll after a strong win over Mississippi State, a game in which previous frontrunner Kamario Taylor suffered an injury.
Paul Finebaum compared Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor to Dak Prescott after the quarterback's team fell 56-23 to Alabama in a much-hyped matchup.
Mississippi State's unbeaten run ended with a 56-23 loss to No. 7 Alabama, and coach Jeff Lebby addressed concerns after QB Kamario Taylor was seen on the sideline wearing a boot.
Paul Finebaum says Nick Saban is to blame for the transfer speculation surrounding Kamario Taylor after Saban suggested on College GameDay that Taylor should enter the portal.
Alabama routed Mississippi State behind Keelon Russell's standout play, undercutting Nick Saban's earlier praise of Kamario Taylor and emerging as the game's real Heisman storyline.
Alabama defeated Mississippi State in a Week 5 SEC matchup, with the Crimson Tide limiting the hype surrounding Kamario Taylor.
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor left the game early in the fourth quarter against Alabama after appearing to be hurt for much of the contest.
Paul Finebaum criticized Nick Saban for what he called arrogance in stirring up transfer speculation around Mississippi State's electric quarterback Kamario Taylor.