LEADING MEN

ERIC CROUCH

Quarterback, Nebraska

Crouch didn’t do anything to hurt his Heisman chances, but the Cornhuskers improving to 11-0 definitely helps.

Season: 185 carries, 953 yards, 16 TDs; 92 for 161, 1,312 yards, 7 TDs.

Nextat Colorado, Nov. 23

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KEN DORSEY

Quarterback, Miami

If Dorsey’s hideous four-interception performance doesn’t boot him from the Heisman race, then nothing will.

Season: 136 of 233, 2,004 yards, 15 TDs.

Nextvs. Syracuse, Saturday

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REX GROSSMAN

Quarterback, Florida

Grossman’s school-record ninth straight 300-yard game keeps his campaign on track. So does a win over South Carolina.

Season: 199 for 299, 3,244 yards, 30 TDs.

Nextvs. Florida State, Saturday

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JOEY HARRINGTON

Quarterback, Oregon

Harrington is a lot like Dorsey as far as numbers this season, but he leads comebacks. After deflating UCLA, Harrington has nine career fourth-quarter comebacks.

Season: 156 for 268, 1,991 yards, 17 TDs.

Nextvs. Oregon State, Dec. 1

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ANTWAAN RANDLE EL

Quarterback, Indiana

In a season where no one has distinguished himself from the rest, Randle El could gain favor quickly. Indiana needs to keep winning though.

Season: 133 carries, 715 yards, 6 TDs; 84 of 157, 1,149 yards, 7 TDs.

Nextat Penn State, Saturday