Darian Mensah officially crashed the Heisman party last weekend, putting up monster numbers and solidifying himself as the new favorite after Week 9 action. The Miami signal-caller went 22 of 29 for 274 yards and three passing touchdowns in a thrilling 38-35 victory over North Carolina, sending a clear message to the rest of the league.
The Quarterbacks Who Are Lighting Up the Scoreboard
Look, Mensah is an absolute baller. His Week 9 performance was no fluke either. Over his last three games, he has thrown an incredible 10 touchdowns with only one interception. For the season, he is sitting at a whopping 25 passing scores, with that lone interception coming against Florida State. This dude is locked in.
Down on the West Coast, Dylan Raiola for Oregon has been on a wild ride the last month. We’ve seen the highs from the USC game and some tough lows against UCLA and Illinois. But get this: Oregon switched offensive coordinators, and it looks like that move did Raiola a world of good. He went 22 of 31 for 336 yards with three touchdowns against Northwestern. If he keeps that kind of play up, Oregon could absolutely snag a few more wins this season.
And we can’t forget Stokes. This guy is making a serious name for himself this season and is going to be at the top of so many Power 4 QB transfer wish lists. He completed 29 of 35 pass attempts for 371 yards and four touchdowns against Army. Oh, and he added a fifth touchdown on the ground with his rushing. Stokes is leading all of FBS in total touchdowns with a ridiculous 28 to his name. That’s just electric.
Playmakers Making NFL-Level Statements
It wasn’t just quarterbacks showing out. Bowman, the true freshman from USC, made what might be the offensive play of the weekend against Ohio State. He caught a short pass and then just rumbled for 70 yards, showcasing those special talents when he gets open space. This kid is on pace to be an incredible player for USC for years to come.
Then you have Cole from Georgia. Man, those Georgia linebackers are a blast to watch on film. They are huge, but they move like players half their size. Cole was a man amongst boys against Florida. He stacked up nine tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, and even scooped up a fumble for a touchdown. That was an amazing day for a future NFL star.
And talk about putting up monster numbers: Aiden for Iowa State absolutely went off in their upset over Oklahoma State. He finished with 29 carries for 221 yards and two touchdowns. His 75-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter stretched Iowa State’s lead to 10 points, and they held on to win 51-49. What a game.
Week 9 brought out some serious talent ready to push their teams and make a statement. Keep an eye on these guys as the season rolls on. They’re just getting started.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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