SEC quarterbacks fade from Heisman front-runners to Heisman afterthoughts during league play

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Conference quarterbacks have played themselves out of the Heisman Trophy race for now. Alabama's Jalen Milroe has more interceptions than touchdown passes in four league games. Georgia's Carson Beck has leveled off against SEC competition, getting picked off eight times in his last four outings, including three at Alabama last month and three more at Texas last week. Mississippi's Jaxson Dart, Texas' Quinn Ewers, Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier also have cooled off considerably. It looks like a long shot for any SEC player to even land an invitation to the Heisman ceremony. The last time that happened was in 2017.

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