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Heisman watch

No. 1 — Troy Smith

Senior quarterback, Ohio State

The injury to Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson means Smith must implode to lose the Heisman Trophy.

No. 2 — Steve Slaton

Sophomore running back, West Virginia

Slaton is a dynamic runner, but it's his consistency that gets him on the list over other running backs.

No. 3 — Brady Quinn

Senior quarterback, Notre Dame

Dropped out of the Heisman discussion after throwing three interceptions against U-M, but his 10/1 touchdown/interception ratio since then gets him back in the Top 3.

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