Heisman Watch 2016: Top 5 front-runners entering Week 2

The 2016 college football season got off to a wild start and fans can only hope the excitement continues into this weekend. For a handful of teams, the success this season will come down to the production of their star players who have emerged as the early Heisman favorites.

After just one week, the standout performers across the nation have been very clear.

There are a few familiar faces that have made the Heisman Watch after Week 1 — including two finalists from a year ago — while one running back who is returning from a serious injury and two rising star signal-callers round out the list.

Who enters Week 2 of the college football season as the leaders in the Heisman race? Let’s have a look.

Louisville, Syracuse uniforms revealed for Friday meeting
Louisville, Syracuse uniforms revealed for Friday meeting