Ray Davis for Heisman? Fans, media sing Kentucky RB’s praises after strong showing vs. Florida
By Ethan Stone
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Ray Davis currently leads SEC running backs with 11 total touchdowns after adding 4 to his total Saturday afternoon against No. 22 Florida.
Davis was nothing short of magical against the Gators, putting up perhaps the RB performance of the season. He finished with 26 carries for 280 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns with 1 reception for a 9-yard touchdown. Those are video game numbers, folks.
It was pretty much over after his receiving touchdown too. Davis seemingly broke around 700 tackles on this play to put UK up 17 early:
Kentucky just bullied their way into the end zone. Up 10-0 on the Gators. ? pic.twitter.com/mX3pS6xPpu
— JWP Sports / CFBAlerts (@JWPSports) September 30, 2023
Fans and media across social media took notice, too. Plenty of fans around the country declared that Davis has played his way into the Heisman race after his breakout performance against the Gators.
Check it out below:
Kentucky RB Ray Davis today vs. Florida ?
-26 carries
-289 total yards
-4 total touchdowns
-Kentucky wins 33-14His 11 total touchdowns lead the SEC. Should he get consideration for the Heisman after today? pic.twitter.com/5sWjE49dfb
— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 30, 2023
“I think after that performance today Ray Davis has dropped his name into the hat that is the Heisman trophy conversation” – Jesse Palmer, noted football analyst and my wife’s favorite American baking show host
— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) September 30, 2023
RAY DAVIS FOR HEISMAN! The legacy begins. Cat’s offense had to be holding back, right?
— John Huang (@KYHuangs) September 30, 2023
Saquon Barkley ❌
Benny Snell ❌
Bo Jackson ❌
Hershel Walker ❌
Derrick Henry ❌
Mark Ingram ❌
Barry Sanders ❌
Reggie Bush ❌
Chris Rodriguez ❌
Nick Chubb ❌
Adrian Peterson ❌I WANT RAY DAVIS
— RayDavis4Heisman (@Davis4Heisman_) September 30, 2023
RAY DAVIS FOR HEISMAN ?
— Troy Howell (@teeroyhowell) September 30, 2023
Is it too early to bet my tuition on Ray Davis for Heisman?
— Barstool Kentucky (@BarstoolUK) September 30, 2023
Ray Davis heisman talk?
— Brent Wainscott (@BrentWainscott_) September 30, 2023
Ray Davis for Heisman. I’ll put up a billboard in Lexington if they cover
— Stuckey (@Stuckey2) September 30, 2023
*checks Ray Davis Heisman odds*
— BBN Tonight (@BBNTonight) September 30, 2023
Ray Davis for heisman
— Hightop Sports (@hightopsport) September 30, 2023
What is stopping Ray Davis from messing around and winning the Heisman?
— The Kentucky Network (@KentuckyNet) September 30, 2023
Conference call with Heisman voters….
“Ray Davis has entered the chat”— Fake David Beckham (@FakeBecksKSR) September 30, 2023
Ray Davis Heisman candidacy? pic.twitter.com/b6SGxB5A5Z
— Mitch B (@MitchBTV_) September 30, 2023
For what it’s worth, Davis’ current Heisman odds sat at +12000 entering Saturday according to DraftKings, with the line bound to move in the coming hours and days. Fans interested in those odds can check out this link with a DraftKings promo code to learn more!
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
