Heisman Performances

Here is how our five Heisman candidates performed over the third weekend of the college football season. They are in order from the most deserving (1) to not in the same league (5).

1. Most Deserving – Matt Leinart (QB) USC – 18-24 381 yards, 4 TD’s, 1 rushing TD.
Overall Stats – 36-48 713 yards, 7 TD’s, 1 INT. 1 rushing TD
2. Close Second – Reggie Bush (RB) USC – 8 rushes 125 yards 1 TD, 3 receptions 70 yards 1 TD
Overall Stats - 20 carries 211 yards, 3 TD’s, 7 receptions 128 yards 1 TD.
3. Slipping – Vince Young (QB) Texas – 8-14 101 yards, 0 TD’s 1 INT, 8 rushes 77 yards.
Overall Stats – 39-60 544 yards, 5 TD’s, 4 INT’s, 35 rushes 202 yards, 1 TD.
4. Needs to Improve – Adrian Peterson (RB) OU – 23 rushes 58 yards, 1 TD, 4 receptions 18 yards.
Overall Stats – 77 carries 341 yards, 5 TD’s, 8 receptions 42 yards.
5. Not in the Same League – Jarod Zabransky (QB) Boise State – Off
Overall Stats – 27-53 303- yards, 3 TD’s, 4 INT’s, 13 rushes 37 yards.