Keelon Russell, CJ Carr added to Sporting News Heisman Watch list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Alabama's Keelon Russell and Notre Dame's CJ Carr joined the Heisman Watch list after strong Week 5 performances. Russell threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in Alabama's 56-23 victory over Mississippi State. Carr led Notre Dame to a 37-26 win against North Carolina, throwing four touchdown passes. Other players dropped to the fringe category, including Texas' Arch Manning and Florida's Jadan Baugh. Russell's next game is against Georgia, while Carr is set to face Stanford.
- •Keelon Russell passed for three TDs in Alabama's win over Mississippi State.
- •CJ Carr threw four TDs to lead Notre Dame past North Carolina.
- •Arch Manning and Jadan Baugh fell into the fringe category after subpar games.
- •Russell's next game is against Georgia; Carr faces Stanford.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Keelon Russell, CJ Carr crack Sporting News Heisman Watch top contenders list
"Alabama's Keelon Russell and Notre Dame's CJ Carr have been added to the Sporting News' Heisman Watch top contenders list after strong performances in Week 5.
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