Two weeks into the 2024 college football season, it's already fair to start adjusting Heisman Trophy expectations.

Now, similar to last week's update, dramatic moves are unnecessary. Several teams have played against a moderate competition level at best, so preseason perceptions can still be a factor in this conversation.

Losses with minimal production, however, are influencing the list.

For instance, gone are Florida State's DJ Uiagalalei and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard. They could return to the Heisman race, sure, but that's a "we'll cross that bridge when we get to it" kind of discussion. The same thing applies to Michigan's Donovan Edwards.

In the meantime, the tiers are a personal view but consider a player's production, team success and more historical Heisman trends.

Tier 5: Hanging Around

Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Arizona: McMillan shredded New Mexico for 304 yards and four touchdowns in Week 1. However, he managed only two catches for 11 yards in Arizona's not-so-emphatic 22-10 win over Northern Arizona. He'll be aiming for a bounce-back performance opposite Kansas State on Friday night.

Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson: Following a horrid day against Georgia, Klubnik responded in a big way. He threw for 378 yards and five scores, rushed for a couple of touchdowns and Clemson rolled Appalachian State 66-20. Clemson is idle in Week 3 before hosting NC State.

Quinshon Judkins, RB, Ohio State: Nine carries, 108 yards, two scores and a 56-0 rout of Western Michigan. Simple day for Judkins. An idle weekend is also ahead for Ohio State, which next plays Marshall.

Jackson Arnold, QB, Oklahoma: This is probably a decent time to start wondering about efficiency. Arnold diced up Temple for four touchdown passes in the opener yet averaged 5.6 yards per attempt. In an ugly victory over Houston, he mustered 5.4 yards per throw with two scores. Aberration or trend? OU hosts Tulane in Week 3.

Ollie Gordon II, RB, Oklahoma State: Arkansas clamped down on OSU's running game, holding Gordon to 49 yards on 17 carries. Oklahoma State won in double overtime, so a team setback didn't hurt Gordon's candidacy. Still, he could use a stat-padding day at Tulsa this weekend.

Tier 4: Early Standouts

Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State: Fair or not, the reality is a Group of Five player will be hard-pressed to actually win a Heisman. But, hey, Jeanty has scampered for 459 yards and nine touchdowns after collecting 192 and three, respectively, in a 37-34 loss to Oregon. Jeanty deserves a place in the conversation as long as Boise State is competitive.

Travis Hunter, WR/CB, Colorado: Hunter had a quieter Week 2 in CU's loss to Nebraska but still reeled in 10 passes for 110 yards, made three tackles (one for loss) and broke up a pass. Nobody else in the country is doing this.

Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State: Great two-game stint for the freshman, and he's probably not going away. Smith went for 92 yards and two touchdowns in his debut and notched five catches for 119 yards and another score opposite WMU. The receiver pipeline is alive in Columbus.

Kyle McCord, QB, Syracuse: Meanwhile, the former Ohio State quarterback has shined at Syracuse. He threw four touchdowns in the opening win against Ohio and tossed another four scores as the Orange upset 23rd-ranked Georgia Tech over the weekend.

Tier 3: On the Radar

Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona: Fifita and the 'Cats stumbled in Week 2, trudging past Northern Arizona 22-10. He completed 18-of-26 passes but only for 173 yards with one score and one interception. Fifita is set to (indirectly) challenge the next guy on Friday evening.

Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State: Johnson overcame an unimpressive half to help K-State avoid an upset at Tulane. He ended the dramatic 34-27 victory with 181 yards and two touchdowns, adding 40 yards on the ground. This is a nonconference tilt between the Big 12 counterparts, but it's nonetheless an impactful game for both programs.

Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU: Though the Tigers took their sweet time separating from Nicholls, they won 44-21. Nussmeier shredded the box score with 302 yards and six scores in a tune-up game for South Carolina, which just upset Kentucky over the weekend.

Brady Cook, QB, Missouri: So far, Cook has thrown for exactly 228 yards in a pair of shutout wins. Most recently, he also rushed for 62 yards and two scores as Mizzou blanked Buffalo in preparation for Boston College.

Drew Allar, QB, Penn State: Well, it wasn't the encore I expected. Allar dazzled in the rout at West Virginia, but the Nittany Lions barely withstood Bowling Green as he totaled 211 yards and three touchdowns. Penn State is idle in Week 3 and then hosts Kent State.

Cam Rising, QB, Utah: Before a finger injury sidelined him near halftime, Rising had passed for 92 yards and two scores opposite Baylor. As if Utah's issues in 2023 weren't enough proof, the offense's struggles without him after the break showed Rising's importance again.

Tier 2: Top Contenders

Jalen Milroe, QB, Alabama: The final 42-16 score is deceptive, given how much Alabama labored to separate from South Florida. Milroe stepped up down the stretch, throwing a 43-yard score and sprinting 56 yards to the end zone. He totaled 201 yards with four touchdowns, but the Crimson Tide must be better at Wisconsin in Week 3.

Will Howard, QB, Ohio State: In a couple of low-stress games, the Kansas State transfer has registered 544 total yards and five touchdowns. As mentioned earlier, Marshall travels to Columbus after OSU's idle weekend.

Dillon Gabriel, QB, Oregon: The numbers—an 84.3 completion rate, 623 yards and four touchdowns with zero interceptions—look outstanding. The eye test—unimpressively beating Idaho and needing a late comeback to survive Boise State—is not appealing. Oregon has plenty to prove with a trip to rival Oregon State next on the docket.

Nico Iamaleava, QB, Tennessee: As the Vols crushed NC State, Iamaleava had a modest day. He threw for 211 yards, rushed for 60, totaled three touchdowns and tossed a pair of interceptions. Tennessee takes on Kent State before traveling to Oklahoma in Week 4.

Miller Moss, QB, USC: Moss finished the shutout of Utah State with 229 yards and a touchdown. USC will spend the next two weeks preparing for a flight to Michigan and the program's formal Big Ten debut.

Tier 1: The Favorites

Carson Beck, QB, Georgia: Beck followed a strong day opposite Clemson in style, throwing five touchdowns in a comfortable win against overmatched Tennessee Tech. Georgia goes to Kentucky this weekend.

Cam Ward, QB, Miami: Ward shined in Miami's smackdown at Florida and padded his stats opposite Florida A&M. Along with 304 yards and three scores through the air, Ward rushed for a fourth touchdown. He's been extremely impressive in the earliest weeks of the season.

Jaxson Dart, QB, Ole Miss: Although he doesn't yet have a marquee win, Dart has terrific box-score numbers. He's completed 87 percent of his passes for 795 yards and six touchdowns with zero turnovers, also rushing for a pair of scores in two Ole Miss blowouts. The competition level is slightly rising with a trip to Wake Forest in Week 3.

Quinn Ewers, QB, Texas: Ewers picked apart a solid Michigan defense to the tune of 246 yards and three touchdowns, propelling the Longhorns to a 31-12 rout in Ann Arbor. Texas returns home to face UTSA, which is 124th nationally in yards allowed per pass so far.