The WEAK Heisman Race of 2025!

Is this the worst Heisman Trophy quarterback race we’ve seen in years? In this episode, we break down why the 2024–2025 Heisman race lacks a true standout QB — and why none of this year’s candidates compare to legends like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Cam Newton, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Johnny Manziel, Marcus Mariota, or Jameis Winston.

This season’s Heisman conversation feels different — not because the players aren’t talented, but because no quarterback has delivered a dominant, Heisman-caliber season. Instead of celebrating greatness, fans and analysts are debating which QB simply “messed up the least.” That’s not the standard the Heisman Trophy was built on.

🔥 In this video, we break down:

Why this year’s Heisman Trophy race is the weakest QB field in a decade

The massive gap between past Heisman winners and this year’s candidates

How inconsistent quarterback play has lowered the Heisman standard

Why Joe Burrow (2019), Lamar Jackson (2016), and Cam Newton (2010) set an unreachable bar for this year’s finalists

How parity, the transfer portal era, and inconsistent offensive play shaped this year’s race

Why no QB this season delivered a “Heisman moment” or took over college football

What this means for the future of the Heisman Trophy and the sport

🏆 The Heisman isn’t supposed to be a participation trophy.
It’s supposed to crown the most dominant player in college football — the one who defines the season. But this year, the season defined the players. No runaway favorite. No elite numbers. No historic efficiency. Just a handful of good quarterbacks fighting for an award that normally belongs to a great one.

For comparison, players like Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Cam Newton, Marcus Mariota, and Johnny Manziel didn’t just win the Heisman — they owned the sport. Their numbers, their moments, and their impact felt undeniable. This year’s quarterback race? Not even close.

📉 This is why many fans believe this is the worst Heisman Trophy quarterback race in modern college football.
The hype doesn’t match the production. The numbers don’t match the legends. And the Heisman conversation is more about who “deserves it by default” than who dominated the season.

💬 Who would YOU give the Heisman to this year?
Drop your pick and explain why — we want to hear your take.

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