Heisman Watch (Week 4)

1. Landry Jones QB Oklahoma

Last Week: 35-48 488 yards 3 TD 2 INTs Next Week: vs. Ball State

Comments: It looked like the Missouri Tigers might have their second straight year of knocking off the #1 ranked Sooners jumping to an early 14-3 lead. However Landry Jones took control and lead them to a 10 point victory. In the process he threw for 488 yards and 3 TDs. Jones did throw 2 INTs, which is never a good thing But he continues to put up the numbers that will get him Heisman consideration. What helps Jones is that their offense is so impressive and he'll be facing a weaker Big 12 conference. Next week he looks to continue to pad his stats against a pretty weak Ball State team.

2. Andrew Luck QB Stanford

Last Week: Bye Next Week: vs UCLA

Comments: Luck gets a week off after beating Arizona. So let's take this time to review his season as a whole. So far Luck has thrown for 786 yards and 8 TDs to only 1 INT. What is even more impressive is that he has improved his completion percentage from last year despite losing two of his top targets. Luck continues to shine and has the Cardinal team knocking on the door of the National Championship talk. What also helps him is that he is arguably the best player in the country and a sure #1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Luck is neck and neck with Landry Jones in the Heisman Race and he could very well win the award unless somebody blows the voters away.

3. Kellen Moore QB Boise State

Last Week: 23-29 455 4 TDs Next Week: vs. Nevada

Comments: Seems like every week somebody on this watch list faces off against Tulsa. This week it was Moore. The game wasn't even close but it gave Moore a chance to pad his stats and get out of the game early and get some rest. While he was in there it was pretty routine for him. He completed 80% of his passes, 0 INTS, and 4 TD passes. Next week he faces off against a Nevada team that ended their perfect season last year, but this game won't be the same. Nevada is a struggling team that lost a lot of talent from last year. Moore should continue his cruise till he faces off against Air Force and TCU in conference play.

4. Trent Richardson RB Alabama

Last Week: 126 yards rushing 85 yards receiving 1 TD Next Week: @Florida

Comments: In a match up against top ranked teams, the Crimson Tide made little work with the Razorbacks in route to a 24 point victory. A big part of the offensive explosion was Richardson's 211 total yards. He continues to be the focal point of the offense and he is clearly the top running back in country. However the schedule continues to get tougher and Richardson will have to prove himself against the SEC elite. If Richardson can continue to put up these numbers and the Tide is undefeated he could get a lot of voters attention.

5. Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin

Last Week: 19-25 345 yards 3 TDs Next Week: vs. Nebraska

Comments: It shouldn't be a surprise that the Badgers routed FCS South Dakota on Saturday. Russell Wilson has also continued to help this offense reach new heights. His 345 yards passing improves his season total to 1,136 yards and 11 TDs. Now the Badgers haven't really played anybody tough, but they have taken care of business and have looked good doing so. However Wilson faces off against his toughest opponent to date in the vaunted Nebraska Blackshirt defense. If Wilson can have a good game against Nebraska team that could send him up the list. But a poor game could have him falling.

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6. Robert Griffin III QB Baylor
RG3 continues to put up eye popping numbers. His 338 yards passing and 5 TDs along with 51 yards rushing and another score are hard to beat. However it was against a poor Rice team. Griffin needs this momentum to continue into conference play if he wants to keep moving up the board.

7. Marcus Lattimore RB South Carolina
It wasn't a great statistical game for Lattimore, but after last weeks 200 yard plus showing it wasn't a surprise the Gamecocks wanted to lessen his touches. South Carolina is going to need a fresh and healthy Lattimore if they are going to repeat as SEC West champs and have a shot at winning the conference.

8. Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
It's hard to see a talented player like Blackmon this far down the rankings, but despite his performance against A&M there is just no Heisman hype around him. He had a good game against A&M but all everybody remembers is his potential TD that didn't happen because of his showboating.


9. Denard Robinson QB Michigan
I'm hesitant to put Robinson in the rankings because this is around the time where he fell off last year. He's put up big numbers in wins against Notre Dame and San Diego State, but whether he can hold up against the Big 10 schedule is in the back of every body's mind.

10. Chris Rainey RB Florida
The Florida Gators continue to impress after many thought they'd have another down year. A big part of their success has been their offense and the emergence of Chris Rainey. Rainey was a player without a position, but now he has shined as a running back. He only had 105 yards rushing against Kentucky but he has been their best offensive player all season long. If the Gators continue their momentum Rainey could continue to climb the boards.