CJ Carr takes lead in Heisman power rankings, Jeremiah Smith falls to third
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiah Smith no longer tops Heisman power rankings. See the list
"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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