Dark-Horse Heisman Candidates Look to Strengthen Case in Week 8

This Saturday will be crucial for Heisman hopefuls.

Do-it-all Michigan Wolverines star Jabrill Peppers gets a shot at the Illinois Fighting Illini at home at 3:30 p.m ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes junior quarterback J.T. Barrett will look to keep piling up huge numbers against the Penn State Nittany Lions at 8 p.m. on ABC:

Finally, Washington Huskies QB Jake Browning will host the Oregon State Beavers. The sophomore heads into the matchup with the top passer rating (204.9) in the country.

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