Overview
- Rodriguez logged nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup, then added his first career offensive touchdown on a 2-yard wildcat run.
- Joey McGuire said he put Rodriguez at quarterback to fuel Heisman consideration, noting the conversation is dominated by signal-callers.
- Through 11 games, Rodriguez has 88 tackles and a nation-leading seven forced fumbles, and he is a Chuck Bednarik Award semifinalist.
- FOX Sports noted Rodriguez became just the sixth FBS player in the past decade to record an interception and a rushing touchdown in the same game.
- Quarterbacks lead betting odds and some analysts see Rodriguez as a longshot for the trophy, with Heisman finalists set to be named Dec. 8.