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Sporting News, The, Sept 27, 2004

1. QB Matt Leinart, USC. Leinart needs a big game against California on October 9 to set the tone for the race.

Season stats: 739 passing yards, 7 TDs, 1 INT.

2. QB Jason White, Oklahoma. Back-to-back games against average secondaries (Texas Tech, Texas) could translate into big numbers for White.

Season stats: 708 passing yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT.

3. QB Kyle Orton, Purdue. Expect another monster game against the weak Illinois defense this week to set up a showdown at Notre Dame an October 2.

Season stats: 616 passing yards, 9 TDs, 0 INTs.

4. QB Andrew Walter, Arizona State. The Sun Devils begin conference play against Oregon State, which has the Pac-10's best secondary.

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Season stats: 961 passing yards, 11 TDs, 1 INT.

5. RB Kay-Jay Harris, West Virginia. He showed moxie playing injured against Maryland: he'll get 200-plus yards against James Madison this week if he's healthy.

Season stats: 486 rushing yards, 5 TDs.

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Heisman watch

Sporting News, The, Sept 27, 2004

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