Updated strength of schedule rankings for Heisman contenders after USC’s loss to Utah
Redshirt senior quarterback Hendon Hooker’s collegiate career ended Nov. 19 at South Carolina.
The 6-foot-4, 218-pound quarterback suffered a season-ending injury versus the Gamecocks with a torn ACL in his left knee.
During the 2022 season, Hooker guided the Vols to wins versus Alabama, Florida and LSU.
In 11 games in 2022, he completed 229-of-329 passing attempts for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. Hooker recorded 430 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 104 attempts.
Hooker is a Heisman Memorial Trophy contender for the 2022 season.
Following USC and Heisman Memorial Trophy contender quarterback Caleb Williams’ loss versus Utah in the Pac-12 championship game Friday, ESPN FPI updated strength of schedule rankings for FBS teams.
Strength of schedule rankings for Heisman Memorial Trophy contenders are listed below.
Hendon Hooker (7)
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Bryce Young (8)
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Caleb Williams (34)
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C.J. Stroud (35)
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Max Duggan (36)
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Stetson Bennett (48)
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Michael Penix Jr. (71)
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Drake Maye (80)
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