1. Andrew Luck QB Stanford
Last Week: 16/21 169 yards 2 TDs vs Washington (65-21) Next Week: @USC
Comments: In what was supposed to be Stanford's toughest game, the Cardinal made little work with Washington in route to a 65-21 beat down. Luck's numbers were not overly impressive at first look, completed 76% of his passes for 169 yards and 2 TD. But they didn't need a big game from him. The Stanford running backs took control and rushed for 446 yards. Even though his stats were not eye popping, Luck was in control and very efficient with the passes he threw. Next week Luck faces off against a USC team isn't as good as we thought at the start of the season, but he'll get the chance to go against a Monte Kiffen defense that is going to try and confuse him.
2. Trent Richardson RB Alabama
Last Week: 17 carries for 77 yards 2 TDs vs Tennessee (37-6) Next Week: vs LSU
Comments: With Andrew Luck having a down statistical game against Washington, this was Richardson's chance to close the gap. Now he didn't have a bad game by any means, but getting to at least 100 yards would have been nice. But all that can be forgotten depending on how he does against #1 ranked LSU. If Alabama can win and Richardson has a great game he could very well rise past Luck into the #1 spot and the favorite for the award. But a bad game against LSU's tough defense could ultimately harm his chances. It should be fun to watch.
3. Kellen Moore QB Boise State
Last Week: 23/29 281 yards 3 TDs 1 INT vs Air Force (37-26) Next Week: @UNLV
Comments: Boise State didn't roll over Air Force, but the offense had a pretty good day. Moore continued to his efficient self, completing 80% of passes and throwing for 3 TDs. The biggest thing was that Boise State continues to win. And with games against San Diego State and TCU still on the schedule he has two bigger games to prove that he should be in this discussion.
4. Landry Jones QB Oklahoma
Last Week: 30/55 412 yards 5 TDs and 1 INT vs Texas Tech (38-41) Next Week: @Kansas State
Comments: It wasn't Jones fault that Oklahoma lost, but it could end up hurting his Heisman chances. Jones threw for 412 yards and 5 TDs, and you would think that 38 points should get you a win. But the Sooners and Jones have an opportunity to bounce back next week with a game against undefeated Kansas State. If Jones plays well in that game and they win along with a big win and victory against Oklahoma State, he could find himself right back in the discussion.
5. Russell Wilson QB Wisconsin Comments: In their toughest game of the season, Wilson didn't look very good. Wilson was able to lead the Badgers down the field and threw a game tying TD. But through the game he over threw wide open receivers and threw 2 picks when they needed scores. Wilson didn't look like the same player that was shredding Oregon State, UNLV and South Dakota. Wilson is going to need a flawless rest of the regular season and huge Big 10 Title Game if he is going to be considered for the Heisman.
Other to Watch
Robert Griffin QB Baylor
RG3 has put up Heisman type numbers, but losing two of their last three games isn't helping his chances. However Baylor has games against Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas Tech to prove that he should be right back in this race. If they win out Griffen has just as good of a shot to win the award as anybody else.
Tajh Boyd QB Clemson
Boyd continues to lead the Tigers to an undefeated 8-0 record. Against a Tar Heel defense loaded with NFL talent, he threw for 367 yards and 5 TDs. Add in another rushing TD and he had 6 total. Very impressive. If Boyd can get the Tigers to an undefeated season and an ACC Title he could easily be in New York come Heisman Night.
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