A hype-filled preseason and a junior campaign graced by mind-boggling moments wasn’t enough. Arguably the best back in Penn State history is not going to New York City.
Saquon Barkley is not a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and Stanford running back Bryce Love made it over Barkley, the Heisman Trust announced Monday night. The winner will be announced on Saturday at the PlayStation Theater on Broadway. The ceremony will be aired at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
Although Mayfield is the overwhelming favorite, Barkley had a chance to become Penn State’s second-ever winner, joining fellow running back John Cappelletti (1973).