The CFMinded September 9, 2017 article was “perfect” in predicting, national championship, playoffs and conference champions. That article is still posted, “Heisman Candidates Impact National Championships.”
The following 2018 chart is expected to provide the same perfect results. Both the candidates and the predictions are provided in detail.
Dasol Mashaka, CFMinded August 18, 2018
Heisman Candidates Decide National Champions 08-18-18
| HEISMAN CANDIDATES AND TEAMS PROJECTIONS | |||
| AP Rank | Team | No. of Candidates | Projected Playoff |
| 2 | Clemson | 7 | Clemson, ACC |
| 1 | Alabama | 4 | Alabama, SEC |
| 3 | Ohio State | 3 | Ohio State, Big 10 |
| 4 | Georgia | 2 | (Runner Up, SEC) |
| 7 | Michigan | 2 | |
| 15 | Florida State | 2 | |
| 25 | West Virginia | 2 | (Runner Up, Big 12) |
| 14 | Stanford | 2 | |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 2 | Oklahoma, Big 12 |
| Other high ranked teams | |||
| 6 | Washington | 1 | Washington, PAC 12 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 1 | (Runner Up, Big 10) |
| 10 | Penn State | 1 | |
| 9 | Auburn | 1 | |
| 13 | Notre Dame | 1 | |
| 16 | Southern California | 1 | (Runner Up, PAC 12) |
| 11 | Miami-Florida | 1 | (Runner Up, ACC) |
| 18 | Mississippi St | 1 | |
| 12 | Michigan St | 1 | |
| 14 | Stanford | 1 | |
| 10 | Penn St | 1 | |