Here's our weekly look at the Big 12's top hopes for the Heisman.
1. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
Last week: 35-47, 375 yards, touchdown in a 47-14 win over Tulsa.
Making the case for Jones: Jones was the league's frontrunner entering the season and somewhat of a co-favorite with Stanford's Andrew Luck. He did nothing to change that perception in a quality outing to kick off the season against the Golden Hurricane.
2. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Last week: 21-27, 359 yards, 5 touchdowns, 38 rushing yards, 1 reception for 15 yards in a 50-48 win over No. 14 TCU.
Making the case for Griffin: Griffin thrust himself into the Heisman conversation with a virtuoso performance against TCU on Friday night, and in the process, hurdled the biggest obstacle about playing at Baylor: name recognition. Griffin made the media rounds this week, and made a guest appearance at "College GameDay" on Saturday morning. For him, that's huge. The next toughest part will be winning big, but Baylor is in position to start the season 5-0.
3. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
Last week: 21 carries, 132 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 reception for 4 yards in a 46-14 win over SMU.
Making the case for Gray: Gray had a solid outing in his return from last season's huge finish. He showed off his elusiveness and helped the Aggies win convincingly, extending his streak of 100-yard rushing games to eight in the process.
4. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
Last week: 24-39, 388 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions in a 61-34 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
Making the case for Weeden: Weeden made a few big mistakes, including one for a pick six, and got off to a rough start early in Saturday's blowout. But his numbers will be there and Oklahoma State is in the top 10. His buzz would get a boost with a big win in Thursday's nationally-televised matchup with Arizona.
5. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
Last week: 21-26, 246 yards, 2 touchdowns in a 46-14 win over SMU.
Making the case for Tannehill: Missouri's James Franklin was a dark, dark horse, but Tannehill played himself into the conversation with a fantastic night against SMU. His accuracy was on point all night, his decision-making was solid and he had the Aggies' offense rolling from start to finish.
Finally, here's what my ballot looked like in ESPN's weekly Heisman Watch:
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
4. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
5. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
1. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
Last week: 35-47, 375 yards, touchdown in a 47-14 win over Tulsa.
Making the case for Jones: Jones was the league's frontrunner entering the season and somewhat of a co-favorite with Stanford's Andrew Luck. He did nothing to change that perception in a quality outing to kick off the season against the Golden Hurricane.
2. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Last week: 21-27, 359 yards, 5 touchdowns, 38 rushing yards, 1 reception for 15 yards in a 50-48 win over No. 14 TCU.
Making the case for Griffin: Griffin thrust himself into the Heisman conversation with a virtuoso performance against TCU on Friday night, and in the process, hurdled the biggest obstacle about playing at Baylor: name recognition. Griffin made the media rounds this week, and made a guest appearance at "College GameDay" on Saturday morning. For him, that's huge. The next toughest part will be winning big, but Baylor is in position to start the season 5-0.
3. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
Last week: 21 carries, 132 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 reception for 4 yards in a 46-14 win over SMU.
Making the case for Gray: Gray had a solid outing in his return from last season's huge finish. He showed off his elusiveness and helped the Aggies win convincingly, extending his streak of 100-yard rushing games to eight in the process.
4. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
Last week: 24-39, 388 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions in a 61-34 win over Louisiana-Lafayette.
Making the case for Weeden: Weeden made a few big mistakes, including one for a pick six, and got off to a rough start early in Saturday's blowout. But his numbers will be there and Oklahoma State is in the top 10. His buzz would get a boost with a big win in Thursday's nationally-televised matchup with Arizona.
5. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
Last week: 21-26, 246 yards, 2 touchdowns in a 46-14 win over SMU.
Making the case for Tannehill: Missouri's James Franklin was a dark, dark horse, but Tannehill played himself into the conversation with a fantastic night against SMU. His accuracy was on point all night, his decision-making was solid and he had the Aggies' offense rolling from start to finish.
Finally, here's what my ballot looked like in ESPN's weekly Heisman Watch:
1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
4. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
5. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
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- Wrote for The Oklahoman
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