Heisman Watch (Week 11)

1. Andrew Luck QB Stanford
Last Week: 27/41 271 3 TDs 2 INTs vs Oregon (53-30) Next Week: vs Cal

Comments: It wasn't the outcome any Stanford fan wanted. Their big 53-30 loss is a huge blow to a Stanford team that was hoping that they could get to a National Championship Game. Now this loss also complicates the Heisman Race. With a win Luck could have wrapped up the award. However they didn't. But Luck didn't play horrible in the loss. He did throw 2 picks but both were not his fault. He can't control balls going off receivers hands. Luck is still considered the best player in college football and with a muddied field he is still the favorite for the award.

2. Trent Richardson RB Alabama
Last Week: 32 carries 127 yards 1 vs Mississippi State (24-7) Next Week: vs Georgia Southern
Comments: A week after their loss to LSU, Alabama and Trent Richardson looked to bounce back and hopefully somehow sneak their way back to a possible National Title. Richardson also hoped to stay right in the thick of the Heisman Race. Against a tough Mississippi State team, Richardson ran for 127 yards and a TD. Add in Stanford's loss and Luck's not so great game and Richardson is still right in the race. But he'll need two more great games if he wants to be the 2nd Alabama player in school history to win the award.

3. Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma State

Last Week: 31/37 423 5 TDs vs Texas Tech (66-6) Next Week: @ Iowa State
Comments: Weeden makes his first appearance in the Top 5 this year, but he is a player that you have to consider for this race. He has everything that a Heisman contender needs to win the award. He is playing for a National Title contender and is having one heck of a year. So far this year Weeden has thrown for 3,635 yards and 31 TDs. The offense is one of the best in college football and if the Cowboys can get by Oklahoma the last weekend of the year he could find himself playing against LSU's vaunted defense. I don't know if he can overtake Andrew Luck, but you can't rule it out.

4. Case Keenum QB Houston
Last Week: 22/29 325 yards 3 TDs vs Tulane (73-17) Next Week: vs SMU
Comments: With the blowout win over Tulane we didn't see huge huge numbers for Keenum but that was also because he came out of the game in the 3rd quarter. Houston also had RB Charles Sims go off for 207 rushing yards. However Keenum continues his strong play and 325 yards on 79% passing is astonishing. Look for Keenum to continue to dominant this season as they roll throw SMU and Tulsa before matching up with a tough Southern Miss team. But Keenum will finish this season with all the NCAA records you can have as a QB. It's a great season, but I just don't know how he could get the Heisman over somebody like Trent Richardson or Andrew Luck.

5. Landry Jones QB Oklahoma
Last Week: BYE Next Week: @ Baylor
Comments: Landry Jones enjoyed a week off after their big victory over Texas A&M. This rest comes at the right time when they finish the season with three games over Baylor, Iowa State, and Oklahoma State. Jones may be #5 in these rankings, but he has the opportunity to set himself up for a run at the award. Three wins and three big games could vault him towards the top. But not having a Big 12 Title game really hurts Jones' efforts. But you have to marvel at the season that Jones has put together.

Don't Count Out Yet

Kellen Moore QB Boise State

With their loss to TCU, I don't see anyway that Moore can win the Heisman Trophy. He might be in the top 5 in voting, but he won't win the award. Even if they would have finished the season undefeated, I don't think he would have won the award. It is kind of a shame. Moore has been very good all year and even in their game against TCU he played very well. But Moore can't play defense or kick field goals. Both caused them to loose games at the end of the season the past two years.

Taylor Wilson QB Arkansas
I still can't believe how little attention Arkansas is getting this year. They only have 1 loss and that was to an Alabama team that is considered to be one of the best teams in the nation. Wilson has had a great year and continues to lead this high scoring offense to one of the best records in school history. Wilson probably doesn't have a shot to win the Heisman, but if they win out and beat #1 LSU you never know.