Heisman watch

1 QB Matt Leinart, USC. He still has two big, nationally televised games--Notre Dame and at UCLA--to solidify his case. Season stats: 2,068 passing yards, 20 TDs, 5 INTs.

2 QB Alex Smith, Utah. Do the Heisman voting rules say anything about BCS vs. non-BCS? Of course not. Season stas: 2,196 passing yards, 24 TDs, 2 INTs; 439 rushing yards, 8 TDs.

3 QB Jason White, Oklahoma. He's beginning to look a lot like he did in 2003, when big numbers and his team's high ranking secured the award. Season stats: 2,130 passing yards, 25 TDs, 4 INTs

4 RB Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma. What's not to like? He has nine straight 100-yard games and played with a hurt shoulder in a big road victory. Season stats: 1,373 rushing yards, 9 TDs.

5 QB Jason Campbell, Auburn. Want to impress voter? Have a huge game against a nasty Georgia defense. Season stats: 1,724 passing yards, 14 TDs, 3 INTs.

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