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Georgia Tech Football: Predictions for the Yellow Jackets and beyond

By Dylan Callaghan-Croley

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets car Ramblin' Wreck prepares to drive out of the tunnel prior to their game against the Virginia Cavaliers on November 1, 2014 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 35-10. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets car Ramblin' Wreck prepares to drive out of the tunnel prior to their game against the Virginia Cavaliers on November 1, 2014 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 35-10. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 09: The Heisman Trophy is displayed at a press conference for the 2017 Heisman Trophy Presentation on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 09: The Heisman Trophy is displayed at a press conference for the 2017 Heisman Trophy Presentation on December 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

Heisman Trophy:

Dylan Callaghan-Croley: QB Trace McSorley – Penn State

In all reality, the Heisman trophy over the past decade or so has been a quarterback award and I think that trend continues. When breaking down the quarterbacks that have a chance at winning it this season, I truly only see two quarterbacks who can put up the numbers to do so. Penn State’s Trace McSorley and West Virginia’s Will Grier. After deliberating about it for several whole minutes, I decided to go with McSorley simply because I think PSU will have a more successful season and in Heisman voting that does matter. I think the effect of everyone watching closely early on to see if he can live without Saquon Barkley in his backfield will also be a key storyline in his Heisman case.

Anthony Hartwig: RB Bryce Love – Stanford

He is the best running back in the nation, and he will get his touches. The runner up last year and I expect him to make that final push to win it this year.

Lee Cagle: RB Cam Akers – Florida State

Cam Akers from FSU is my prediction for the Heisman. After his freshman season rushing for over 1,000 yards and new coach Willie Taggert bringing a new look for the Seminole offense, Akers should shine, and the Seminoles will shine with him.

Mitch Green: QB Trace McSorley – Penn State

Quarterbacks have been the trend over the past few years, and I see it continuing this season. McSorley and the Penn State deep passing game are fully unleashed, leading to terrific statistics and only one loss in the B10 championship.

Blake Silvers: RB Bryce Love – Stanford

Finishing second to Baker Mayfield last season, I always give the odds to the runner up, assuming they have another season to play. If Stanford can get the wins to stay in the spotlight and Love can be as productive as he was in 2017, there’s no reason he shouldn’t snag the trophy.