Sport Re-live Mayfield's awesome Heisman season

Alabama head coach Nick Saban gets a kiss after overtime of the game against Georgia on Jan. 8 in Atlanta.

Alabama players celebrate after overtime of the championship game against Georgia, on Jan. 8 in Atlanta.

Georgia LB Roquan Smith declares for NFL Draft

Smith decided to forgo his final year at Georgia to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.All-American linebacker Roquan Smith announced that he would forgo his final season of eligibility to enter the draft, where he is widely projected to be a first-round pick.

Mayfield ' s performance, however, continues to be otherworldly and, without question, Heisman -worthy. Mayfield became the sixth Oklahoma player to win the Heisman (Love became the sixth Stanford player to finish second), and he does so because of a season in which he threw

Mayfield set the single- season FBS passer rating record and finished third in the Heisman vote, throwing for 3,965 yards and 40 touchdowns. The Buckeyes have plenty of talent and speed, but we' re still waiting to see evidence that they can attack opponents downfield.

Georgia fans react to Georgia's loss while watching the national championship game against Alabama in Athens, Ga., on Jan. 8. 

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a touchdown pass against Georgia in the 2018 CFP national championship game on Jan. 8 in Atlanta.

Report: Bryce Love leaning toward staying at Stanford

While many of his peers have already declared for the 2018 NFL Draft, it appears running back Bryce Love is leaning toward staying at Stanford for the 2018 season. While many of his peers have already declared for the 2018 NFL Draft, it appears running back Bryce Love is leaning toward staying at Stanford for the 2018 season.

Those were really the only marks on Mayfield ' s Heisman resume because his play has been consistently stellar. He has thrown for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns this season for the Big 12 champion Sooners (12-1).

For the first time since 2004 and just the fifth time ever, a school has produced a pair of Heisman Trophy finalists in the same season . Baker Mayfield has it all. After finishing fourth in Heisman balloting a year ago, Mayfield has been even better in 2016.

Alabama's Raekwon Davis returns an interception against Georgia.

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is brought down by Roquan Smith, right, and David Marshall of Georgia during second-half action.

Calvin Ridley of Alabama fails to make a catch while being defended by Georgia's Deandre Baker.

Georgia's Sony Michel manages to get a first down despite the efforts of three Alabama defenders during the College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 8 in Atlanta.

Draft Deadline: 10 College Takeaways

The deadline for underclassmen to leave college early for the 2018 NFL Draft passed on Monday. As always, it's a key date for shaping the draft class, but it's also important for preseason college football analysis. Here are 10 takeaways to know.So what do 2018 draft decisions mean for the 2018 college football season? Here are 10 takeaways.

Baker Mayfield , a Heisman finalist and Big 12 champ the last two years, has improved on those remarkable seasons . He should more than a finalist this year – he should win it.

Last season , Mayfield inched closer toward tasting the glory every college football player dreams of, earning an invite to New York City this time around. Mayfield ’ s Heisman win does not come without some controversy, however.

Georgia receiver Terry Godwin catches the ball in front of Alabama cornerback Anthony Averett.

Georgia defenders Trenton Thompson, right, and Tyler Clark celebrate after forcing Alabama to punt during the first half.

A "humbled" Ron Hornaday will join NASCAR Hall of Fame

Ron Hornaday Jr. got some interesting advice from NASCAR veteran Mark Martin when he found out he would become a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018. “This don’t mean anything right now. Give it about six months, where the things you’ve done in racing, it will hit you of who you helped, how you handled yourself,” Hornaday, 59, recalled Martin saying.“It’s not all about all the races you won and all that stuff, it’s about all the people’s hearts you touched.

Mayfield , reigning Heisman winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Stanford running back Bryce Love Local families fill stockings for those in need this holiday season . Some employers removing alcohol from holiday parties. Snowy owls flocking to New Jersey.

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