Tennessee Volunteers running back DeSean Bishop has entered the Heisman Trophy conversation following his performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide on October 17, 2026, at Neyland Stadium.
Bishop, wearing number 18, carried the ball during the matchup, drawing attention for his contributions to the Volunteers' offense. The sophomore's play has sparked discussion among analysts about his potential candidacy for college football's most prestigious individual award.
The Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football, typically favors quarterbacks, but Bishop's emergence adds a running back to the early-season watch list.
