Ward entered Week 5 as the leading Heisman Trophy candidate, ranking first in passing touchdowns (14) and second among FBS passing leaders with 1,439 yards.

Here are The Post’s college football rankings following Week 5: 1. Alabama (4-0) (Last week: 4) New Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer is 30-3 as a power-conference head coach after winning his SEC opener in dramatic fashion over Georgia.

There’s a new favorite to win the national championship after college football’s prove-it Week 5 action, punctuated by Alabama’s statement performance against Georgia in a battle of unbeaten SEC heavyweights,

Travis Hunter, the dynamic two-way athlete for the Colorado Buffaloes, continues to impress, demonstrating his versatility and impact on both sides of the ball

Hunter sent a message Saturday in Orlando that he should be among the serious contenders for the Heisman Trophy, despite the honor overwhelmingly trending in the direction of quarterbacks

Entering the fourth quarter, the 6-foot-1 junior, who began his college career at Jackson State before following coach Deion Sanders to Colorado after the 2022 season, had nine catches for 89 yards and a touchdown, as well as an interception and pass break-up.

Jeanty is one heck of a season and should he continue this ridiculous pace, he will undoubtedly be locked in as the nations top running back and a first round lock for the 2025 NFL Draft. Not only should Jeanty end up a first round pick, he will likely end up near the top of the class akin to Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs two drafts ago.

The greatest season ever played by a college running back is under serious threat, thanks to Boise State's Ashton Jeanty.

It might be time for college football fans across the country to start paying attention to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, but his head coach