Does Arkansas’ 1-2 start automatically put McFadden out of the Heisman race? Not quite. He racked up 173 yards and a touchdown in a 42-29 loss to Kentucky, moving his stat line to 519 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Right now McFadden’s place as the Heisman front-runner is safe, but if the Razorbacks lose four or five games, someone else might give him a run for his money.

Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

He has 1,096 passing yards and is the team’s leading rusher with 358 on the ground, and has 17 total touchdowns. Simply put, Tebow is the definition of super sophomore and is a better all-around player after getting reps as a true freshman.

Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia

With 502 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, Slaton sits in the third spot in this Heisman watch.

Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii

While McFadden’s team is struggling, the Warriors are dominating, but it’s the inferior opponents that are keeping Brennan from being higher. Hawaii coach June Jones held Brennan out last Saturday for precautionary reasons, but his 1,262 passing yards and 12 touchdowns are still well above average.

Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers

Rutgers had a bye last week, but with the Scarlet Knights at 3-0 and ranked tenth, Rice is still in the Heisman mix with his 431 yards and eight touchdowns.

On the outside looking in

Pat White, QB, West Virginia

Though his 286 yards on the ground and 12 total touchdowns are impressive, 617 passing yards doesn’t put White in the top five.

Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

Who can’t feel sorry for this guy? He passed up the NFL in hopes of winning a national championship and hoisting the Heisman Trophy. Stats-wise he’s fine: 1,697 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions, but a 2-2 record reflects worse on a quarterback than it does a running back.

Compiled by Cash Kruth