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This was supposed to be one of the best Heisman chases ever, and it might end up being one of the worst. Is there anyone worthy of the thing? The prize is there for the taking, and here's the brutally honest look at who's in the hunt.
No current chance to win, but with finalist potential
QB Matt Barkley, Fr. USC
This week: At Oregon.
Last week: 15-of-25, 202 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT, 5 carries, 16 yards, one TD in the win over Oregon State.
If USC beats Oregon convincingly, Barkley will have a chance to make a late run into the race. He only has seven touchdown passes with five interceptions on the year, and his stats aren't going to be that great when the season comes to a close, but he's the star quarterback at USC. If he catches fire and USC is in the national title hunt until the end, he will get a little bit of consideration for a finalists spot.
QB Kellen Moore, Soph. Boise State
This week: San Jose State
Last week: 18-of-30, 223 yds, 5 TDs in the win over Hawaii.
Moore has no chance whatsoever to win the Heisman. Boise State's highest profile game from here on is against Nevada, but there could be a grass-roots element of voters that will push the Bronco star just outside of a finalist spot. Moore leads the nation in passing efficiency, and he has thrown 21 touchdown passes and just two interceptions.
On the radar, but the world is looking for more
QB Case Keenum, Jr. Houston
This week: Southern Miss
Last week: 25-of-36 for 233 yards and a touchdown in the win over SMU.
Keenum leads the nation in total offense, has thrown 20 touchdown passes and just four interceptions, and is averaging 390 passing yards per game. He'll get more and more credit for the wins over Oklahoma State and Texas Tech as the season goes on, and if he keeps Houston on the right track and on the way to a 13-1 regular season and a Conference USA title, he'll be in the top three on several ballots.
QB Dan LeFevour, Sr. Central Michigan
This week: at Boston College
Last week: 16-of-22 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns, plus 22 carries for 128 yards in the win over Bowling Green.
