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Heisman Trophy Candidates

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is the clear frontrunner in the Heisman Trophy race. He led the Tigers to a thrilling win at Alabama on Friday, keeping his team undefeated with just one last obstacle in the way of a berth in the BCS National Championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

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Cam Newton Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is the clear frontrunner in the Heisman Trophy race. He led the Tigers to a thrilling win at Alabama on Friday, keeping his team undefeated with just one last obstacle in the way of a berth in the BCS National Championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
LaMichael James Oregon running back LaMichael James had Duck fans jumping for joy when he scored two touchdowns in a win over Arizona on Friday night. James is among the nation's rushing leaders and is the top offensive weapon for the No. 1 and undefeated Ducks. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Kellen Moore Boise State's Kellen Moore reacts after his Broncos lost at Nevada on Friday night. The junior quarterback remains a strong Heisman candidate, however, as he's thrown for more than 3,200 yards and 30 touchdowns. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
Andrew Luck In a year when the PAC-10 was supposed to be loaded with great quarterback play, Stanford's Andrew Luck has emerged as the top signalcaller. The Cardinal has ridden his right arm to a 10-1 record, with Luck squarely among the top candidates along the way. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon is a little dinged up but is expected to play against Big 12 rival Oklahoma on Saturday. If he does, expect him to top the century mark in receptions for the season. He already has 17 touchdowns and more than 1,500 yards receiving. He's the top Heisman candidate among wideouts. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, file)
Colin Kaepernick Colin Kaepernick celebrates Nevada's upset win over Boise State on Friday night. In the year of the dual-threat quarterback, the Wolf Pack senior has been ranked right up there with the best of them all season. (AP Photo/Cathleen Allison)
A.J. Green After missing the first four games of the season, Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green won't win the Heisman. But he's among the most explosive playmakers in the country, as he's found the end zone nine times in seven games, and averages nearly 100 yards receiving every time out. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ryan Mallett Ryan Mallett was projected to have a huge season and the Arkansas quarterback hasn't disappointed. The big junior has put up huge numbers while leading Bobby Petrino's high-flying offense, and the Heisman longshot has a chance to make one final statement on national TV Saturday against LSU. (AP Photo/Brett Flashnick)
Andy Dalton TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has been a steady, if not spectacular, leader for the high-scoring Horned Frogs offense this year. He's the undisputed leader of an 11-0 team that's still got a slim chance to play for a national championship. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Denard Robinson Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson was everybody's Heisman darling in the first month of the season. He's no longer on any short lists, but the one-man wrecking crew has passed for more than 2,200 yards and rushed for more than 1,500. He's accounted for 30 touchdowns and should be on everyone's preseason watch lists next summer. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)