It's been an absurd season in the Heisman Trophy race
At the beginning of the season the consensus was that Matt Barkley, Denard Robinson and Montee Ball were the biggest threats to take home college football's highest honor, but only one of those has a shot at this point in the season.
Several less prominent players have profited from a largely unpredictable season across college football to grab some attention.
We've assembled a list of the players that have earned the chance to win the honor and where they stand in the race at this point in the season.
DARKHORSE: Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M Quarterback
He's the SEC's leader in total offense, but the freshman's performance against LSU has put his Heisman credentials on the back burner. He'll need huge performances against Mississippi State and Alabama to regain support.
Season Totals (seven gms.): 157/246, 1,965 yards, 14 TDs, 6 INTs
108 rushes, 703 yards, 10 TDs
DARKHORSE: Seth Doege, Texas Tech Quarterback
Doege is a player that remains off several Heisman lists despite everything he's accomplished for the Red Raiders this season. Doege has thrown the most touchdowns in the nation and has Texas Tech at 6-1. A win over Kansas State on the road this weekend could launch his stock skyward.
Season Totals (seven gms.): 189/267, 2,209 yards, 28 TDs, 7 INTs
(No significant rushing stats)
DARKHORSE: Matt Barkley, USC Quarterback
The loss to Stanford, where he failed to throw a touchdown pass and had two interceptions, will remain a bruise on Barkley's chances. In a season where USC was expected to run the table, Barkley will need to remain unblemished from here on out to have a shot at the Heisman.
Season Totals (seven gms.): 140/213, 1,773 yards, 22 TDs, 6 INTs
(No significant rushing stats)
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