Mississippi State players earn national honors amid Heisman race

Mississippi State players Kamario Taylor and Anthony Evans III have received national recognition following their performances in a victory over Minnesota. Quarterback Kamario Taylor was named the Maxwell Award Player of the Week after recording 227 passing yards and three touchdowns, alongside 86 rushing yards. Taylor is currently fourth nationally in total yards per game and points responsible for.

Wide receiver Anthony Evans III earned a spot on the Paul Hornung Award Weekly Honor Roll and received an honorable mention for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. Evans recorded seven receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown during the game. He currently leads all SEC pass catchers with 14 receptions on the season.

In the broader college football landscape, the Heisman Trophy race is beginning to take shape. Miami's Darian Mensah currently leads the odds following a strong performance against Florida A&M. Other notable contenders mentioned in early season outlooks include Notre Dame's CJ Carr, Texas' Arch Manning, and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith.