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Rodriguez Leads Heisman Snubs as Top 10 Revealed

12 Dec

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Summary

Jacob Rodriguez finished as the top vote-getter among Heisman snubs.
Texas Tech won the Big 12 title and earned a No. 4 CFP seed.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith ranked sixth with impressive stats.

Rodriguez Leads Heisman Snubs as Top 10 Revealed

The top 10 Heisman Trophy vote-getters, excluding the finalists invited to New York City, were announced, revealing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez as the highest-ranked player who did not receive an invitation. Rodriguez has been a standout performer for a Texas Tech defense that has seen remarkable improvement in 2025, largely due to strategic portal additions.

Rodriguez's exceptional season statistics, including 117 tackles and 11 tackles for loss, have been crucial for Texas Tech's success. The team celebrated its first Big 12 title in 2025 and secured the No. 4 position in the College Football Playoff rankings. Ohio State's defensive back Caleb Downs also made the top 10, coming in at ninth place.

Other notable players in the top 10 included Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith at sixth, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton at seventh, and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss at eighth. Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King also earned a top-10 finish, marking a significant achievement for the program.