Carr Takes Heisman Lead After Notre Dame Tops Miami

Carr completed 29 of 40 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions, as Notre Dame improved to 8-1. His odds shifted from +1175 to +140 following the win, while Mensah’s moved from +156 to +300 after Miami’s first loss of the season. Carr helped Notre Dame take a 24-3 lead and made a key fourth-down completion in the fourth quarter that set up a touchdown run to restore a two-score margin.

Mensah threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, but also had an interception. Miami was without receiver Malachi Toney, who underwent surgery for a high ankle injury. Mensah’s scoring throws helped the Hurricanes close the gap, but Notre Dame’s Luke Talich intercepted him and later broke up a fourth-down pass in the end zone.

Smith’s odds lengthened to +410 after Ohio State lost 41-28 to Oregon, its second consecutive defeat. He finished with seven catches for 133 yards and a late touchdown. The Buckeyes had led 14-0 before Oregon scored 38 straight points. Coach Ryan Day said the team would assess its approach after the back-to-back losses.

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier rose to fourth at +1500 after accounting for four touchdowns in a 28-20 victory over BYU. The 9-0 Utes ended a stretch of three consecutive rivalry losses. Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker climbed to fifth at +1750 after a six-touchdown performance in a 66-28 win over Kansas State.

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton also gained ground after producing five touchdowns in a 42-7 win over Ole Miss. Alabama’s Keelon Russell rejoined the top 10 after connecting for three scoring passes, while Duke running back Nate Sheppard set his school’s single-season rushing touchdown record.