Bryce Young for Heisman? Fans weigh in on Alabama QB's impressive first half
Bryce Young entered Saturday’s SEC Championship Game as the Heisman Trophy frontrunner, despite some recent struggles by the Alabama offense.
However, in the first half in Atlanta against Georgia’s elite defense, Young looked every bit the part of a Heisman-winning quarterback, connecting on 2 touchdown passes.
The first was a 67-yard strike to speedy Jameson Williams. The second was even more impressive, as Young directed John Metchie to some open space in the end zone to give the Tide the lead:
BAMA TAKES THE LEAD@AlabamaFTBL finds John Metchie in the end zone pic.twitter.com/radNehuVBt
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 4, 2021
He also added a rushing touchdown at the end of the first half:
BRYCE YOUNG WILL DO IT HIMSELF@AlabamaFTBL back in front pic.twitter.com/m4XO2M76KG
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 4, 2021
Naturally, that play had fans amped up. Here was some of the reaction to Young’s performance with regards to the Heisman Trophy:
Bryce just locked up that Heisman. Literally nobody really deserved it but him.
— Jay (@jtwhite_38) December 4, 2021
And… he calls his shot. Bryce Young building a strong Heisman case right before our eyes. #SECChampionship #RollTide
— Naledge (Dr. Jabari Evans PhD) (@Naledgesince82) December 4, 2021
Bryce Young, Heisman Winner
— MJ Lofink (@MJLofink) December 4, 2021
Also send the Heisman Trophy to Bryce Young no need for him to go to NYC
— ISO JOE (@LosoRozay) December 4, 2021
Congrats to Bryce Young on winning the heisman
— Adam Guck (@ajg_088) December 4, 2021
Just give Bryce Young the Heisman today.
— Brandon Perry (@TheBrandonPerry) December 4, 2021
Bryce Young is going to win the Heisman. Win or lose this game.
Perfect throws and high IQ plays. His last drive vs Auburn was extremely impressive.
— Connor Dunning (@CDunning929) December 4, 2021
bryce in his heisman bag today !!!!!
— ashlyn wright? (@ashlynwright10) December 4, 2021
Bryce Young is incredible. His instincts and ability to throw under pressure are unmatched. Heisman.
— World Series Champioñ Kev (@SmashvilleKP) December 4, 2021
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There’s still an entire second half to go. We’ll see if Young can continue putting up numbers against Georgia’s stingy defense.