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Heisman Watch: Pitt QB Kenny Pickett's remarkable improvement has him in thick of Heisman race

For the rest of the college football season, Yahoo Sports will highlight the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy on a weekly basis. All odds are via BetMGM.

Pittsburgh is currently the betting favorite to win the ACC, and quarterback Kenny Pickett has played a huge role in the Panthers’ ascendance.

Pickett, a fifth-year senior, is taking full advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA. Entering the 2021 season, Pickett was a career 60% passer who averaged 2,492 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions per season over his three previous years as Pitt’s starter.