Trevor Lawrence listed as Heisman candidate on the rise |
After all the
Kelly Bryant transfer news that has been swirling around the Clemson program, there still is a game to play against an undefeated Syracuse team on Saturday.
Standing in their way is new starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence who was mentioned as Fox Sports' Heisman candidate on the rise. "In the wake of Trevor Lawrence being named the starter, Kelly Bryant -- who was at the helm in helping the Tigers return to the national title game -- has announced his intention to transfer," he said. "This expected changing of the guard only aids Lawrence's campaign, but a major hurdle remains given his age. Despite Johnny Manziel in 2012 and Jameis Winston in '13 winning during their first years of playing time, no true freshman has ever won the award. Lawerence, though, who is the only freshman in the top 25 in pass efficiency (eighth at 191.8) is in position to make some major noise with the Tigers seemingly without a rival in the ACC this season." For the season, Lawrence is 39-for-60 passing for 600 yards with nine touchdowns and only two interceptions for a QB rating of 191.8. The top three Heisman candidates listed in the article were all quarterbacks - Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins, and West Virginia's Will Grier.
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