T-2. Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama quarterback

Week 9 Heisman odds: 2/1

Tagovailoa, a 2018 Heisman finalist, quickly replaced Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the favorite this year, but Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts came with him (but more on him later). He was having the phenomenal season everyone expected until he was injured in Week 8 against Tennessee.

Coach Nick Saban said Tagovailoa had successful surgery on his ankle Sunday, but he explained that the timeline for Tua’s return is unknown.