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Heisman Poll Week Eight features prominent players as season progresses

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Heisman Poll Week Eight features prominent players as season progresses

Summary

As of October 29, 2026, the Heisman Poll Week Eight highlights key performances from college football stars. Jeremiah Smith of Ohio State remains in first place despite being on a bye week. Miami's Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney shine after a convincing 52-23 victory over Pitt. Oregon State's Jesse Legree continues to impress as a freshman wide receiver, while Notre Dame's CJ Carr looks to regain momentum following a loss to BYU. Upcoming matchups include Ohio State facing USC and Miami traveling to North Carolina.

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By the Numbers

•Jeremiah Smith maintains first place in the Heisman Poll.
•Darian Mensah throws for 387 yards in Miami's win over Pitt.
•Malachi Toney sets a career high with 194 receiving yards.
•CJ Carr aims to rebound against Navy after a loss to BYU.
•Jesse Legree leads freshman receivers with 14 touchdowns this season.

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Welcome to the 2026 Heisman Poll Week Eight. The Last Word on College Football writers have done it again with the weekly poll. Did you see the Dante Moore news? A Heisman hopeful who dominated the first few weeks of our poll is now out for the remainder of the season. Julian Sayin is still …
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