CLOSE SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest Amway Coaches Poll, which saw Notre Dame jump to No. 2 behind new No. 1 Alabama. USA TODAY Justin Fields is closing fast in the Heisman race. The Ohio State quarterback vaulted into second place in this week’s USA TODAY Network survey. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones continues to hold the lead with a majority of first-place mentions. But with the Crimson Tide in an open date and Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence unable to play because of COVID-19 protocols, Fields made a big move thanks to another ultra-efficient passing day in the Buckeyes’ win against Rutgers. Through three games, he has thrown as many touchdown passes, 11, as incompletions. He was listed second by over half of the 22 survey participants who work for USA TODAY Network properties and have official Heisman votes. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs for yardage against…
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