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Sporting News, The, Oct 11, 2004

1. QB Kyle Orton, Purdue, Makes every throw look easy, and his team is primed for a huge season.

Season stats: 1,367 yards, 17 TDs, 0 INTs.

2. Q8 Matt Leinart, USC. Against Cal this weekend, Leinart has the chance to avenge his only loss as a starter.

Season stats: 1,023 yards, 8 TDs, 2 INTs.

3. RB Reggie Bush, USC. He's the most dangerous player around, but he doesn't get enough carries to get more attention.

Season stats: 51 carries, 330 yards, 3 TDs; 14 catches, 4 TDs.

4. QB Andrew Walter, Arizona State. Want to make a statement? Pile up stats and beat USC on October 16.

Season stats: 1,249 yards, 15 TDs, 1 INT.

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5. QB David Greene, Georgia. This big-game quarterback played huge in the Bulldogs' first big game of the season.

Season stats: 755 yards, 8 TDs, 1 INT.