Lemon City Live 2026 Heisman Watchlist || Week 10

Miami, Florida – As the season nears its end and the Heisman race enters its final games, the Lemon City Live Watchlist narrows to a small group of contenders. While top-ranked Miami defeated North Carolina, No. 2 Ohio State fell to USC 30-18, giving head coach Lincoln Riley the biggest win of his five-year tenure. No. 17 Florida has been feast or famine this season, losing to third-ranked Georgia 27-8. The victory would elevate the Bulldogs to second in the latest AP Top 25 Rankings. Elsewhere, No. 4 Indiana won its second straight overtime game 23-16 over Minnesota. This week, the shakeups were largely in the back end of the rankings with No. 19 SMU, No. 20 Northwestern, No. 24 Oklahoma State, and No. 25 Wisconsin falling.

The SEC has returned to the list, bumping off Oregon State wide receiver Jesse Legree. He is joined by Duke’s Nate Sheppard and Wake Forest’s Gio Lopez, among others on the outside looking in. There’s still time left for several, but the clock is ticking, and some have a lot of ground to make up. The Hurricanes boast two players at the top of the roost with their most important game on the horizon.

Darian Mensah

UM gets on the board on its first drive thanks to the 1-2 punch of Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney#GoCanespic.twitter.com/dCZa7IWsSe

— Gabriel Garcia (@Gabewritesports) November 1, 2026

Previous Ranking: 3

He is back at the top. Darian Mensah led Miami to a gritty 38-35 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Halloween night. Mensah threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 36 yards, finally showing some mobility. UM’s signal caller has 2,425 passing yards and 25 TDs with only one interception. He will now face the toughest opponent on the schedule: Notre Dame on the road.

Malachi Toney

After undergoing further testing, Miami star wide receiver Malachi Toney is currently expected to undergo surgery due to the ankle injury he suffered today during practice, sources tell @CBSSports.

The current belief is that it’s not a season-ending injury, per sources. pic.twitter.com/Q7ZA4I2hfP

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 5, 2026

Previous Ranking: 1

The sophomore sensation continues to dazzle. Malachi Toney recorded seven catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns at Chapel Hill. Toney was clutch moving the chains and threw off the Tar Heels with a rushing play. Of the four remaining regular season games, Miami is a clear underdog in one. It’s their most important matchup on their entire schedule. Although a loss to the Fighting Irish does not dim their CFP hopes, it would be a talking point that they don’t have a ranked win. They must bury Notre Dame.

Jeremiah Smith

HOW JEREMIAH SMITH?! pic.twitter.com/eF3qGIFC2a

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) October 10, 2026

Previous Ranking: 2

Another week has gone by, and Jeremiah Smith remains near the top. The Ohio State wide receiver anchors an offense that is without star quarterback Julian Sayin, and he has risen to the occasion several times. OSU may have lost to USC, but Smith is still a Top 5 draft pick without a shadow of a doubt. Locally, Dolphins fans have debated whether to take him or Mensah in the NFL Draft. Personally, either pick is fine.

Drew Mestemaker

Drew Mestemaker Went FULL Superman🤯

(Via: ESPN)pic.twitter.com/f3ZChMaPO2

— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 12, 2026

Previous Ranking: 4

This guy was carrying his team. Drew Mestemaker went all out, throwing for 323 yards and five touchdowns, although he did get picked off once. Despite his best efforts, Iowa State won, knocking Oklahoma State off the rankings. With 2,649 passing yards, 25 TDs, and 7 INTs, Mestemaker has a decent Heisman resume. He’ll face Kansas State next for a chance to bounce back. After that, the Cowboys face Texas Tech.

Trinidad Chambliss

Trinidad. Chambliss. pic.twitter.com/Zui3EJpkVj

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) October 31, 2026

Previous Ranking: NA

He’s back! Trinidad Chambliss returns to the list thanks to his strong performance against Auburn. Ole Miss obliterated the Tigers 45-15 as Chambliss threw for 263 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He also added a rushing TD. He’ll face Gunner Stockton and No. 2 Georgia this weekend in a marquee SEC matchup. We’ll see if he manages to stay on the watchlist this time.

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