Defying the odds: Why these three long shots could be Heisman trophy winners this season
The article discusses three long-shot candidates for the Heisman Trophy in the upcoming college football season. It highlights the potential of players like Sam Leavitt from LSU and Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State. The piece emphasizes the excitement of identifying unexpected contenders for the prestigious award.
- ▪Sam Leavitt is a quarterback for LSU and is considered a long shot for the Heisman Trophy.
- ▪Drew Mestemaker from Oklahoma State is also mentioned as a potential surprise candidate.
- ▪The article encourages readers to think beyond traditional favorites like Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith.
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OutKick-Sports Defying the odds: Why these three long shots could be Heisman trophy winners this season The picks range from Ole Miss transfer Sam Leavitt at +2200 to Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker as a 'moon shot' By Austin Perry OutKick Published June 3, 2026 4:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fernando Mendoza lands at Joel Klatt's No. 1 offensive player in 2026 NFL Draft Joel Klatt revealed his top offensive players in the 2026 NFL Draft. He explained why the heisman winner and national championship winnning quarterback Fernando Mendoza lands at the top of his list. The college football season is still almost three months away, but there is never a bad time to start looking forward to 2026.
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