Heisman contenders rise in SEC East, but do they have staying power?

Georgia’s Stetson Bennett IV, Florida”s Anthony Richardson and Tennessee “Hendon Hooker are Heisman Trophy contenders for the SEC East. The East hasn‘t claimed a Heisman since Tim Tebow in 2007. The SEC has won seven Heisman Trophies in the last 13 years. It has been the product of just one-half of the power conference. Alabama has four, with Mark Ingram, Derrick Henry, DeVonta Smith, Bryce Young and Johnny Manziel.

Heisman contenders rise in SEC East. Bennett and Richardson are two of the hottest names in the race after impressive openers. Richardson could be a legit threat by October, or he could drop out of race completely. Georgia's quarterback is fascinating case. Last year's winner Jordan Davis was a ninth-place candidate. Georgia has just two games remaining in regular season. It doesn't play another ranked team until Oct. 29 vs. Florida. The Bulldogs' defense doesn’t play any ranked teams until October 29. They play two more games in November.

Braelon Allen had 148 yards and two touchdowns on 14 touches against Illinois State in the season opener. He averaged 126.7 yards per game over the last four games. Allen is going to play Washington State and New Mexico State. Wisconsin's biggest game of the year is against No. 3 Ohio State on September 24.

Steve Sarkisian is the latest member of the Nick Saban coaching tree to go up against his former boss. Texas is a contender for the Heisman Trophy with quarterback Quinn Ewers and running back Bijan Robinson. Alabama's defense has allowed one runningback to break the century mark once in the last 25 games.

Caleb Williams is a dual-threat quarterback who impressed in his debut game for USC. He threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 68 yards. USC's next game is against Stanford, which ranked 127th in total defense and 127st in rushing defense last season.

DJ Uiagalelei didn't start well for Clemson. Cade Klubnik came in for the final drive and won the game. The Tigers have been down this road before with talented freshmen. They have to play Furman and Louisiana Tech in the next two weeks.

Spencer Sanders threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener. Arizona State's defense is much different this year. It lost Eric Gentry and Jermayne Lole. It has just four starters back. Sanders will play against them.

Cameron Rising's team lost to Florida 29-26. The Utes are ranked No. 10 in the Pac-12 and have just one remaining ranked opponent against No 10 USC. Rising is no longer a factor in this season's championship race.