Lamar Jackson proves he's Heisman-worthy with game-winning drive against Virginia

Colleen Thomas

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Louisville looked unispiring against Virginia, but Lamar Jackson is still Heisman-worthy.

The Cardinals were down 25-24 with 1:57 left in the game, and all eyes turned to Jackson to see how he'd lead the game-winning drive. He didn't disappoint.

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Facing a fourth-and-3 on the 50 yard line, Jackson threaded a pass to Cole Hikutini for the first down. Three plays later, he perfectly places this ball into the hands of Jaylen Smith:

Virginia simply left too much time on the clock for Jackson & Co. to pull off a comeback win, and Jackson's two perfect passes just proved why he's the Heisman Trophy front-runner.

His final stats: 24 for 41, 361 yards, 4 TD; 90 rushing yards.

Colleen Thomas

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Colleen Thomas is an Associate Editor at Sporting News. She joined Sporting News in 2014.