As college football heads into the first weekend of November, the race for its most famous trophy is heating up.

So far receivers have been among the favorites, but injuries jumbled the field more than once already in the first two months of the season.

There’s a new favorite this week, but he has a familiar name.

Jeremiah Smith back in pole position

Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith was the favorite to win the Heisman as October began .

That made sense because he put together a dominant start to the season, including a 12-catch, 217-yard tour de force with four touchdowns against Illinois on Sept.…