1. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor: 70/82 (85.4%), 962 yards, 13 TD, 24 rushes for 167 yards, 1 TD
Griffin may not look as impressive in passing yardage, but when a quarterback on an undefeated team has more TD passes than incompletions, he's gotta be mentioned here. Griffin's game against TCU is still one of the more shocking upsets of the season, and Griffin is legitimately one of the top few quarterbacks in the country. He's only played 3 games, so he's on pace for 50 TDs and over 4,100 passing yards. Will he meet either mark? Probably not. But he's got a shot at the passing yardage mark, and could easily throw 35-40 TDs in the offense that revolves around his arm and legs. He'll probably compile 600-800 rushing yards over the year too. He'll be the Denard Robinson of this year probably; carrying the load of an entire 7-5 or 8-4 team on his back and receiving minor consideration for the Heisman award. But right now, he's in first place. His next matchup is against the Kansas State Wildcats, whose defense has been strong this year, but has yet to face a player as good as Robert Griffin.
2. Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina: 107 rushes for 600 yards, 8 TDs, 12 receptions for 139 yards, 1 TD
The South Carolina offense is relying on Lattimore more than ever, as he's on pace to total over 2,000 all purpose yards. With the passing game out of sync, Alshon Jeffery and Stephen Garcia have failed to establish a consistent connection, and Lattimore has been the bellcow of the offense. Lattimore runs with extraordinary power and balance and seemingly always breaks the first attempted tackle. He's on pace to have probably 50 more carries this season than last year, and is also averaging 5.6 yards per carry in 2011 compared to 4.7 last year. Lattimore will continue to be the centerpiece of the offense, and as long as South Carolina remains in the chase for an SEC title, Lattimore will be one of the leading Heisman contenders. This week, the South Carolina Gamecocks face Auburn at home. Auburn's pathetic excuse of a defense will let Lattimore run rampant and total close to 200 yards probably this week, so look for Lattimore to remain near the top of the list next week.
3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State: 83/105 (79%), 995 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT
Kellen Moore, like Robert Griffin III, has only played 3 games, so he's still averaging 4 TDs and 331.7 yards per game. The remarkable thing about Moore though is that after losing Titus Young and Austin Pettis to the NFL, the passing offense hasn't skipped a beat. While Boise State has a fairly average running game (117.7 rushing yards per game) and RB Doug Martin has struggled, averaging a mere 2.6 yards per carry, Kellen Moore and the passing offense have continued where they ended last year. 7 receivers have at least 8 catches this season, showcasing the balance that the offense has. The offensive line is solid in pass protection, as Kellen has yet to be sacked, but he's also completing 79% of his passes, an impressive feat regardless of the protection. This week the Broncos take on Nevada, who de-railed their season last year in one of the bigger surprises of the 2010 season. Look for Moore to post another 300 yard and 4 TD game
4. Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin: 69/91 (75.8%), 1,136 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT, 16 rushes for 91 yards, 1 TD
N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien can say whatever he wants, the fact is, he made a major mistake releasing Russell Wilson from his scholarship and letting him transfer to Wisconsin. Russell Wilson has been the single most impactful newcomer in the country for any team, and has played with remarkable precision. The record-holder for most passes thrown between interceptions is rarely letting the ball hit the ground this year. In the power-running offense of Wisconsin, he's managed to average nearly 300 passing yards per game on a mere 23 attempts per game average. He easily leads the nation's quarterbacks in yards per attempt (12.5) and is second in QB Rating to Robert Griffin III. Wilson has made Wisconsin's coaching staff realize they need to place a greater importance on recruiting game-changing quarterbacks rather than game managers. This week, the Badgers square off with Nebraska in arguably the game of the week. Should Wisconsin win this game, Wilson's national profile will continue to grow and Wisconsin may vault into the top 5. This is the first true test of the Wisconsin offense, so it will be interesting to see how they fare against the "Blackshirts".
5. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State: 142/191 (74.3%), 1,592 yards, 10 TD, 6 INT
Brandon Weeden completely outclassed fellow Heisman contender QB Ryan Tannehill last weekend as the Cowboys pulled out a gutty victory against the Texas A&M Aggies 30-29. Weeden went 47/60 in the game and threw for over 400 yards. The play of the 28-year-old senior has led Oklahoma State to a top-5 ranking in some polls' eyes, and to consideration in the national title picture. Oklahoma State still has plenty of obstacles ahead, including their final game on December 3rd against Oklahoma, but there's no doubt, they have a shot at running the table this year with the high-flying passing game led by Weeden and Justin Blackmon.
2. Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina: 107 rushes for 600 yards, 8 TDs, 12 receptions for 139 yards, 1 TD
The South Carolina offense is relying on Lattimore more than ever, as he's on pace to total over 2,000 all purpose yards. With the passing game out of sync, Alshon Jeffery and Stephen Garcia have failed to establish a consistent connection, and Lattimore has been the bellcow of the offense. Lattimore runs with extraordinary power and balance and seemingly always breaks the first attempted tackle. He's on pace to have probably 50 more carries this season than last year, and is also averaging 5.6 yards per carry in 2011 compared to 4.7 last year. Lattimore will continue to be the centerpiece of the offense, and as long as South Carolina remains in the chase for an SEC title, Lattimore will be one of the leading Heisman contenders. This week, the South Carolina Gamecocks face Auburn at home. Auburn's pathetic excuse of a defense will let Lattimore run rampant and total close to 200 yards probably this week, so look for Lattimore to remain near the top of the list next week.
3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State: 83/105 (79%), 995 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT
Kellen Moore, like Robert Griffin III, has only played 3 games, so he's still averaging 4 TDs and 331.7 yards per game. The remarkable thing about Moore though is that after losing Titus Young and Austin Pettis to the NFL, the passing offense hasn't skipped a beat. While Boise State has a fairly average running game (117.7 rushing yards per game) and RB Doug Martin has struggled, averaging a mere 2.6 yards per carry, Kellen Moore and the passing offense have continued where they ended last year. 7 receivers have at least 8 catches this season, showcasing the balance that the offense has. The offensive line is solid in pass protection, as Kellen has yet to be sacked, but he's also completing 79% of his passes, an impressive feat regardless of the protection. This week the Broncos take on Nevada, who de-railed their season last year in one of the bigger surprises of the 2010 season. Look for Moore to post another 300 yard and 4 TD game
4. Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin: 69/91 (75.8%), 1,136 yards, 11 TD, 1 INT, 16 rushes for 91 yards, 1 TD
N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien can say whatever he wants, the fact is, he made a major mistake releasing Russell Wilson from his scholarship and letting him transfer to Wisconsin. Russell Wilson has been the single most impactful newcomer in the country for any team, and has played with remarkable precision. The record-holder for most passes thrown between interceptions is rarely letting the ball hit the ground this year. In the power-running offense of Wisconsin, he's managed to average nearly 300 passing yards per game on a mere 23 attempts per game average. He easily leads the nation's quarterbacks in yards per attempt (12.5) and is second in QB Rating to Robert Griffin III. Wilson has made Wisconsin's coaching staff realize they need to place a greater importance on recruiting game-changing quarterbacks rather than game managers. This week, the Badgers square off with Nebraska in arguably the game of the week. Should Wisconsin win this game, Wilson's national profile will continue to grow and Wisconsin may vault into the top 5. This is the first true test of the Wisconsin offense, so it will be interesting to see how they fare against the "Blackshirts".
5. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State: 142/191 (74.3%), 1,592 yards, 10 TD, 6 INT
Brandon Weeden completely outclassed fellow Heisman contender QB Ryan Tannehill last weekend as the Cowboys pulled out a gutty victory against the Texas A&M Aggies 30-29. Weeden went 47/60 in the game and threw for over 400 yards. The play of the 28-year-old senior has led Oklahoma State to a top-5 ranking in some polls' eyes, and to consideration in the national title picture. Oklahoma State still has plenty of obstacles ahead, including their final game on December 3rd against Oklahoma, but there's no doubt, they have a shot at running the table this year with the high-flying passing game led by Weeden and Justin Blackmon.
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