Trent Richardson- The 5'11', 224lb running back has become the only offensive threat for Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide. His 1,523 yards from scrimmage account for 35.1 percent of Alabama's offense. He is ranked first in the SEC and seventh nationally in rushing, with 120.5 yards per game. Just as impressive is his 18 touchdowns, first in the SEC and fifth nationally. In the Crimson Tide’s biggest game of the year against the LSU Tigers, the number two ranked defense, the junior accounted for 169 yards from scrimmage. This was the most given up all year against the Tigers Defense. Considering he might run away with the Doak Walker award as the best running back in college football, Trent Richardson has surmounted himself as the leading Heisman Candidate.
Andrew Luck- The 4th best Quarterback on the planet? At least some might argue this case. Nevertheless the quarterback is having another outstanding season for the Stanford Cardinals. Most analysts had considered him as the leading Heisman candidate coming in the 2011 season, and the senior quarterback has definitely not disappointed. Passing for almost 3,000 yards, 31 touchdowns and only 8 interceptions, Andrew Luck has lead the 9th ranked Cardinals to a 10-1 season. His worst performance came against the 4th Ranked Oregon Ducks where he threw 2 interceptions. Many college football analysts expressed that game may have hindered his chances of winning the Heisman.
Casey Keenum- The redshirt senior from Abilene, TX has had an astonishing career at the University of Houston. This year has been nothing short of exceptional. The quarterback has passed for 4,269 yards, 38 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions. On October 27, 2011 Casey became the all-time leader in total touchdowns by an FBS quarterback. During that game he threw for an epic 9 touchdowns and 534 yards. His brilliant performances throughout the 2011 season have catapulted him to the top of the Heisman list.
Robert Griffin III- Griffin might just be the best athlete in all of college football. Also known as RG3, the junior quarterback has made the Baylor Bears relevant in the 2011 college football season. The former track star has passed for 3,572 yards, 33 touchdown, and 5 interceptions. Just in case that wasn't enough, he has also rushed for over 500 yards and 5 touchdowns. After leading his team to a great victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, RG3 has definitely bolstered his chances of winning the Heisman.
Brandon Weeden-The 28 year old senior quarterback for the Oklahoma State Cowboys is proving it is never too late to fulfill your dreams. After leaving major league baseball and going back to school, he has led the Cowboys to a remarkable 10-1 season. Weeden has passed for 4,111 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Like Andrew Luck however, his 3 interception game loss against the 6-4 Iowa State Cyclones, likely hurt his chances of winning the Heisman.
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