The Big Ten hasn’t produced a Heisman winner since 2006, when Ohio State’s Troy Smith took home the award. Nearly two decades have passed, but that drought might not last much longer. The conference is loaded with talent, and while the SEC and Big 12 have often dominated the Heisman conversation as seasons unfold, this year feels different. With three weeks already in the books, a few standout players from the Big Ten are beginning to build strong cases. Here are the names to watch as potential candidates to finally break the streak.

Dante Moore, QB, Oregon

Redshirt sophomore Dante Moore has been remarkably efficient in the early stages of his 2025 campaign, leading a high-powered Oregon offense with confidence. He’s completed nearly 80 percent of his passes for 657 yards, seven

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