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Mestemaker and Hawkins join Heisman Watch as top contenders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:22 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Mestemaker and Hawkins join Heisman Watch as top contenders

Summary

Drew Mestemaker of Oklahoma State and Michael Hawkins of West Virginia made their debuts on the Heisman Watch. Mestemaker, a 6-foot-3 quarterback, has led Oklahoma State to a 5-2 record, highlighted by a 386-yard performance and four touchdowns in a win over Colorado. Hawkins has also contributed significantly, totaling 1,598 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and 836 rushing yards with 16 rushing touchdowns, leading West Virginia to a 5-3 record after a recent win over TCU. Both players are positioned amongst the top candidates as the college football season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Mestemaker passed for 386 yards and four touchdowns against Colorado.
•Michael Hawkins rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns in the win over TCU.
•Oklahoma State is currently 5-2, while West Virginia stands at 5-3.
•Mestemaker transferred from North Texas before the season.
•Hawkins is tied for the FBS lead with 16 rushing touchdowns.

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3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker, West Virginia's Michael Hawkins crack Heisman Watch

What they're saying

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Two very different quarterbacks -- Oklahoma State's Drew Mestemaker and West Virginia's Michael Hawkins -- debut on the Heisman Watch top contenders list this week.
— Yahoo Sports

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