1. Andrew Luck QB StanfordLast Week: 20/30 257 2 TDs 1 INT vs Cal (31-28) Next Week: vs Notre Dame
Comments: I think it's pretty ridiculous that many people were dropping Luck behind the likes of Brandon Weeden after Stanford's loss to Oregon. Sure Luck had 3 turnovers, but if his wide receivers didn't let passes drop off their hands then he might not have had those picks. Luck is clearly the best player on the Stanford team and he doesn't have the same weapons that other teams have. Plus his offense is more of a ground attack. The Heisman Trophy is suppose to go to the best player in college football and this year Luck is still the best player.
2. Trent Richardson RB Alabama
Last Week: 32 carries 175 yards 2 TDs 1 receiving TD vs Georgia Southern (45-21) Next Week: @ Auburn
Comments: With all the uncertainty going on in the Heisman race, Trent Richardson didn't want you to forget about him. Even though it was against a FCS opponent, Richardson had a ball game. He rushed for 175 yards and 2 TDs and added a TD catch for good measures. Richardson has the stats for the award, but that loss against LSU is really hurting him. But a huge game against rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl he could make his stake for the award. But no SEC Title Game is still going to hurt him.
3. Robert Griffin QB BaylorLast Week: 21/34 479 4 TDs vs Oklahoma (45-38) Next Week: vs Texas Tech
Comments: After a spectacular victory over TCU early in the season, RG3 became and instant Heisman contender. However over the course of the season Griffin put up big numbers, but Baylor lost three games and he seemed to fall out of the race. But with a huge win over Oklahoma this weekend, Griffin is now the toast of the Heisman Race. Now I'm not ready to vault him way up the rankings, but he is now back into contention. But he'll need huge games and wins over Texas and Texas Tech and some help from others ahead of him if he wants to win the award.
4. Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma StateLast Week: 42/58 476 3 TDs 3 INTs vs Iowa State (31-37) Next Week: vs Oklahoma
Comments: Just when you thought that Weeden was making a late charge at the Heisman Trophy and a possible National Title, it all falls apart. Many thought that if they lost a game it would be to in state rival Oklahoma, not lowly Iowa State. But on Friday night, the Cyclones had a perfect game plan for the Cowboys and took advantage with a double OT win. Weeden played well for the most part, but his 3 interceptions cost his team the victory. Weeden isn't out of the race, but he'll need a big win over Oklahoma and hope that Luck and Richardson falter too. But it's not looking too good for him.
Comments: I think it's pretty ridiculous that many people were dropping Luck behind the likes of Brandon Weeden after Stanford's loss to Oregon. Sure Luck had 3 turnovers, but if his wide receivers didn't let passes drop off their hands then he might not have had those picks. Luck is clearly the best player on the Stanford team and he doesn't have the same weapons that other teams have. Plus his offense is more of a ground attack. The Heisman Trophy is suppose to go to the best player in college football and this year Luck is still the best player.
2. Trent Richardson RB AlabamaLast Week: 32 carries 175 yards 2 TDs 1 receiving TD vs Georgia Southern (45-21) Next Week: @ Auburn
Comments: With all the uncertainty going on in the Heisman race, Trent Richardson didn't want you to forget about him. Even though it was against a FCS opponent, Richardson had a ball game. He rushed for 175 yards and 2 TDs and added a TD catch for good measures. Richardson has the stats for the award, but that loss against LSU is really hurting him. But a huge game against rival Auburn in the Iron Bowl he could make his stake for the award. But no SEC Title Game is still going to hurt him.
3. Robert Griffin QB BaylorComments: After a spectacular victory over TCU early in the season, RG3 became and instant Heisman contender. However over the course of the season Griffin put up big numbers, but Baylor lost three games and he seemed to fall out of the race. But with a huge win over Oklahoma this weekend, Griffin is now the toast of the Heisman Race. Now I'm not ready to vault him way up the rankings, but he is now back into contention. But he'll need huge games and wins over Texas and Texas Tech and some help from others ahead of him if he wants to win the award.
4. Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma StateComments: Just when you thought that Weeden was making a late charge at the Heisman Trophy and a possible National Title, it all falls apart. Many thought that if they lost a game it would be to in state rival Oklahoma, not lowly Iowa State. But on Friday night, the Cyclones had a perfect game plan for the Cowboys and took advantage with a double OT win. Weeden played well for the most part, but his 3 interceptions cost his team the victory. Weeden isn't out of the race, but he'll need a big win over Oklahoma and hope that Luck and Richardson falter too. But it's not looking too good for him.
5. Case Keenum QB HoustonLast Week: 30/45 318 yards 1 TD 1 rushing TD vs SMU (37-7) Next Week: @ Tulsa
Comments: It was the perfect storm. College Gameday was on campus and the Cougars had the nations attention. The good thing is, they won. However many people expected to see the video game numbers that Keenum had been putting up all season long. Instead Keenum threw for 318 and had only 1 passing TD. He did set the record for most completions, but he didn't really wow anybody. Keenum does have two more shots at getting some more attention, but they'll probably be their two toughest opponents. Tulsa has three losses but they are to Boise State, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. If Keenum can put up some big numbers there he could slide up the rankings.
6. Taylor Wilson QB ArkansasComments: Nobody would have been surprised if Arkansas would have came out sluggish in this game with a huge match up against LSU coming up next week. But unlike so many others Taylor Wilson and the Razorbacks came out firing and took care of business. Wilson's 365 yards and 3 TDs were another big game this season. Wilson wasn't considered to be much of a Heisman contender before the season, but if he can lead Arkansas to a win over LSU and then maybe a win in the SEC Title Game, he'll find himself in New York with a shot at the trophy.
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