The Heisman talks for redshirt senior quarterback Jordan Lynch are hotter than ever following his dominating, record-setting performances in his last two games.

Two weeks ago against Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, Lynch set the NCCA record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback with 316 yards and three touchdowns. The record stood for more than 20 years and was set by former NIU quarterback Stacey Robinson in 1990.

For his performance, Lynch was named the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, earned a “helmet sticker” from ESPN and was a Capital One Cup Impact Performer.

To follow up that performance, all Lynch did was record six total touchdowns against Eastern Michigan. Lynch recorded six total touchdowns only one other time, against Western Michigan last season.

He threw for 223 yards and four touchdowns while running for 99 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Lynch even showed off his ability to catch the ball as he recorded a 17-yard touchdown reception.

Looking at the big picture and Lynch’s body of work through his first eight games this season, his numbers are nearly identical to what they were a year ago.

He is the fourth-leading rusher in the nation, while leading all NCAA quarterbacks, with 1,031 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. While people are always knocking Lynch’s ability to throw the ball, his numbers through the air have been impressive: He’s thrown for 1,711 passing yards and is tied for 12th in the nation with 18 passing touchdowns.

On the season, Lynch has combined for 2,742 total yards and 27 touchdowns. His average of 342.8 yards per game is 12th in the nation, while his 27 total touchdowns is tied for fourth in the nation.

In the process, Lynch has led the No. 17 Huskies to a perfect record of 8-0 and perhaps has them on the cusp of their second BCS Bowl game in as many years.

Lynch’s competition for a Heisman this year is much stronger this season than last. Currently at the top of the list are three quarterbacks: Oregon’s Marcus Mariota, Florida State’s Jameis Winston and Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel.

While it is still a longshot — like it was a season ago — Lynch deserves to be seriously considered as a candidate to win the Heisman. If he continues to put up record-breaking numbers on a weekly basis, I see no reason why Lynch can’t be a Heisman finalist come season’s end.