Even more impressive were his numbers against Notre Dame and Alabama in the College Football Playoff -- 674 yards, six touchdowns and zero picks.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama, juniorThe Heisman Trophy runner-up finished last season with 3,966 passing yards, 43 touchdowns and six interceptions, helping Alabama to a 14-0 record headed into the national championship game against Clemson.
Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma, seniorCan Jalen Hurts become the third consecutive Oklahoma quarterback to win the Heisman?
The dual-threat quarterback has amassed 5,481 yards and 48 touchdowns through the air, while adding 1,945 yards and 23 touchdowns on terra firma.
Herbert enters the 2019 season having thrown for a touchdown in 28 consecutive games -- the longest active streak in the nation.