Penn State quarterback Drew Allar opened up the summer listed behind only four other individuals in the way-too-early Heisman Trophy odds.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning was the outright favorite, ahead of Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik, LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
Before the season started, Allar found himself below or tied with three others: Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson, South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck.
The two primary reasons for the drop seemed relatively obvious.
One, look at the history of the Heisman Trophy winners and even the finalists.