Heisman Power Rankings: Luck Still on Top, Barely, but Weeden's Closing Fast

Trent Richardson (Alabama) Richardson is the best running back in the country, with 1,523 total yards and 19 touchdowns on 229 touches. I can’t place him ahead of Luck quite yet. If Luck gets a downgrade for Oregon, Richardson gets a downgrade for not getting the much-needed TD to win against LSU. The trouble is the rest of his season. He will get rested next week against FCS filler. Even putting up 200 on Lolburn’s run defense may not be enough.

Brandon Weeden (Oklahoma State) Steadily moving up. His 31/37 for 423 yards and five TDs was impressive, even if it came against the 111th ranked pass defense in the country. His INTs moving to double digits (currently at 9) will blunt any “holy sh-t look at those numbers” arguments. Realistically, he needs to make a statement in the Bedlam Game to move up. He is four months older than me.

Kellen Moore (Boise State) Moore had his worst healthy* game of the season in a one-point loss to TCU. In said game he completed 74 percent of his passes for 320 yards, two touchdowns, no picks. He has 31 TD and 5 INT. He belongs in the discussion, even if his ceiling is another podium appearance. Not quite as good of numbers as Keenum, but he has played a much tougher schedule.

Case Keenum (Houston) Keenum will finish with well over 4,000 yards and 40 TD with an undefeated team. Via Sagarin, he’s played a schedule weaker than at least three FCS teams. He should get his shot against a top-tier team in the BCS, but that will be after the Heisman voting.

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