Former Heisman winner and current Matt Leinart joined the Pardon My Take podcast recently to discuss all things college football, including the Penn State program. Leinart shared his thoughts on the Nittany Lions going from national title contenders to firing head coach James Franklin in just a few weeks.

Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide is the leading contender for the Heisman Trophy, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, and the title for best college football quarterback. He has thrown for 1,931 yards, 18 touchdowns and only one interception, completing 70.2% of his passes.

Vanderbilt football launched a Heisman Trophy campaign for quarterback Diego Pavia, including a website displaying the senior's accolades and stats.

Mendoza has led Indiana to a No. 3 ranking and 7-0 record to zip to the top of Heisman hopefuls, according to Danny Sheridan.

Have Beck and Simpson surpassed Moore atop our NCAA football Heisman rankings? Get the latest NFL and college news and opinion at DAZN News.

Vanderbilt football QB Diego Pavia has catapulted into conversations for the Heisman and even fueling College Football Playoff chatter.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti said quarterback Fernando Mendoza prepares better than any player he's ever been around. But nothing could've readied Mendoza for the sights and sounds he witnessed Saturday evening from Memorial Stadium's Northeast corner.

Where does newcomer Julian Sayin rank in our top 5? What about Dante Moore? Get the latest NFL and college news and opinion at DAZN News.

SUBSCRIBE to our emails here. Week 8 of college football more than delivered. With multiple upsets and massive victories, let’s take a look at two performances that will define the season of two big-name programs.

Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan and Kyle Wood pick their midseason award winners in college football.