Leonard Fournette Tops USA Today's Heisman Hot List

LSU running back Leonard Fournette landed at the top of USA Today's "Heisman Hot List" after his dominant performance against Auburn on Saturday. He replaces Alabama running back Derrick Henry is no longer their Heisman leader.

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He's replaced by a Southeastern Conference rival, LSU running back Leonard Fournette, who has been positively outstanding. His tackle-breaking, team-carrying game against Auburn ( 228 yards, three touchdowns) was the highlight of the weekend.

1. LSU RB Leonard Fournette
2. TCU QB Trevone Boykin
3. Georgia RB Nick Chubb
4. California QB Jared Goff
5. Notre Dame WR Will Fuller

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Fournette punished Auburn by rushing for 228 yards and three touchdowns, creating plenty of jaw-droppings highlights on the way to 45-21 victory.

In just two games this season, Fournette has 387 yards rushing on 47 carriers with six touchdowns.