LEADING MEN

MICHAEL BENNETT

Running Back, Wisconsin

Legitimately could have been in Sydney this weekend competing in 100 meters. Had to sit out game last week because of shoe-gate, but had a remarkable 48-carry, 298-yard effort in a stunning 47-44 loss to Northwestern.

Season: 106 carries, 711 yards, 5 td

Next: at Michigan, Saturday

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LADAINIAN TOMLINSON

Running Back, Texas Christian

A very ordinary 140 yards in 23 carries doesn’t hurt Tomlinson, who sat out most of the second half in a 52-3 rout of Arkansas State. But it may derail his plans on rushing for 2,000 yards this season.

Season: 86 carries, 559, 7 TDs

Next: at Navy, Saturday

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CHRIS WEINKE

Quarterback, Florida State

A 31-0 victory over Louisville makes things look good on the surface, but Weinke threw three interceptions against the Cardinals and passed for only 221 yards in what was a personally lackluster performance.

Season: 87 of 139, 1,244 yards, 10 TDs

Next: at Maryland, Thursday

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DREW BREES

Quarterback, Purdue

Big Ten career passing records continued to fall in a 38-24 victory over Minnesota. “We throw the ball so much, those things are going to come,” said Brees, who completed 33 of 49 attempts for 409 yards.

Season: 103 of 159, 1,363, 9 TDs

Next: at Penn State, Saturday

Note--Virginia Tech’s Michael Vick didn’t play this week.