The race for the 2025 Heisman Trophy is wide open, especially with the news that Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, the early frontrunner, will miss several weeks due to injury.
Arch Manning, the preseason favorite, has crashed and burned. His Heisman Trophy hopes, at least for the 2025 season, ended Week 1 in Columbus. That has opened the door for others. Former Michigan football recruit Dante Moore is one. Even Reuben Bain of Miami is getting attention, but another player who should be is Michigan running back Justice Haynes.
Wh Justice Haynes should be getting Heisman trophy buzz
Michigan football has had some great running backs over the years, but after his 149-yard effort against Nebraska on Saturday, the former five-star Alabama transfer became the first Wolverine to ever rush for over 100 yards in his first four games.