On Thursday, NFL.com named Herbert as one of the top college Quarterbacks to have a shot at the Heisman Trophy in 2018. This season was derailed with an injury against Cal that cost Herbert a big chunk of the season. Oregon still managed to go 7-5 in the regular season and took care of business in the Civil War 69-10 over Oregon State.
Justin Herbert became the starter in his Freshman season, against a stout Washington team under Mark Helfrich, who was fired following a 4-8 season. Willie Taggart brought the team together and rallied around their Quarterback throughout this season helping form Herbert into a seasoned leader on Offense.