With Mendoza, Pavia and Love moving on to the NFL after this season, there's a whole new crop of Heisman Trophy candidates for 2026. Ahmad Hardy, RB, Missouri2025 stats: 1,649 rushing yards, 16 touchdownsA transfer from Louisiana-Monroe, Hardy was second in the FBS with 126.9 rushing yards per game and 1,649 rushing yards. He was second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns and rushing yards. Carr's 24 passing touchdowns are tied for the most in the first 12 starts by a Notre Dame player since 1966. Williams was second on the team with 595 rushing yards.