CJ Carr takes lead in Heisman power rankings, Jeremiah Smith falls to third

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CJ Carr takes lead in Heisman power rankings, Jeremiah Smith falls to third
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CJ Carr of Notre Dame has ascended to the top of the Heisman power rankings following a victory over Miami. Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State, who previously held the top spot, dropped to third after a disappointing performance in a 41-28 loss to Oregon. Smith struggled with targets and had his quarterback injured, contributing to a decrease in his Heisman chances. Though still in contention, his future performance will be crucial in the coming weeks. The rankings highlight a shift in the of Heisman hopefuls after Week 10.

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  • •CJ Carr rises to first after Notre Dame's win over Miami.
  • •Jeremiah Smith drops to third after a loss to Oregon.
  • •Ohio State suffers its third loss of the season.
  • •Smith's performance impacted by an injured quarterback.
  • •Heisman rankings reflect changes ahead of the final weeks.
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  • 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith no longer tops Heisman power rankings. See the list
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Notre Dame QB CJ Carr takes the Heisman power rankings lead after beating Miami as Jeremiah Smith falls from the top spot.

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