Overview

• In a 63-10 rout of Illinois, the Cal transfer went 21-of-23 for 267 yards and five touchdowns.
• Through four games he has 14 touchdown passes, zero interceptions and 975 passing yards, with 16 total touchdowns and no turnovers.
• BetMGM listed him as the Heisman favorite on Sept. 23, reflecting a month that also includes a nation-leading 83.2% adjusted completion rate per PFF.
• PFF notes Indiana’s line has not been charged with a sack or hit and has allowed only 14 pressures, while cautioning his low tally of big-time throws and recalling 17 turnover-worthy plays at Cal in 2024.
• ESPN’s Pat McAfee said on College GameDay he could be the No. 1 overall pick, and Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz praised his candidacy as the Hoosiers visit the Hawkeyes today.