The co-sports editors and editor-in-chief adjust their Heisman frontrunners for week six

Ben Ingersoll
Co-Sports Editor

1. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, So.
It has pretty much become Robinson, and everyone else. The Michigan sophomore star has increased his nation-leading rushing total to 905 yards, and eclipsed the 1,000-yard passing mark in last week’s victory over Indiana.

2. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, So.
You all thought I was crazy with this pick last week didn’t you? James delivered against then No. 9 Stanford with a 257-yard rushing performance and three touchdowns, both career highs.

3. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
While the top-two Heisman contenders are improving from week-to-week, Moore has remained somewhat stagnant. But Moore is still amazing with 1,069 passing yards and 11 touchdowns to just one interception.

4. Terrell Pryor, QB, Ohio State, Jr.
Pryor fought through a mid-game injury to squeak by unranked Illinois last week 24-13, but his numbers were less than impressive. Despite rushing for over 100 yards for the second straight week, Pryor tossed a season-low 76 yards through the air.

Dark Horse: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford, Jr.
Luck’s big stage at Oregon was overshadowed by James’ ridiculous performance, but the Cardinal signal caller didn’t totally implode. His first half performance against the Ducks saved his Heisman chances, but he finished with two interceptions.

Vongni Yang
Co-Sports Editor

1. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, So.
As long as Michigan keeps winning, Robinson will remain the top candidate. In five games this season, he has gained 1,913 total yards and 15 touchdowns from scrimmage.

2. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
With each WAC game that Moore plays, his numbers are only going to increase. He’s thrown for 11 touchdowns.

3. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama, Jr.
Ingram’s the best player on the No. 1 team in the nation, which usually relates well to Heisman votes come December. Ingram is averaging 118.3 yards per game against quality teams. If Ingram continues to play at this pace, it’ll be tough not to hand him the Heisman. Again.

4. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, So.
After running wild for 257 yards against Stanford, James has skyrocketed up many Heisman lists. If he keeps it up, he will likely receive some hardware by the end of this season.

Dark Horse: Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada, Sr.
Kaepernick has been overshadowed by the arrival of Robinson this season, but he has played just as well passing for 1,048 yards and eight touchdowns while also rushing for 548 yards and nine touchdowns.

Tony Petersen
Editor-In-Chief

1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State, Jr.
Heisman “experts” be damned, Moore stays atop my list. How can you fault a guy for leading his team to a 59-0 victory while throwing for three touchdowns with a 72 percent completion percentage? I say you can’t.

2. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan, So.
Though Robinson sure is enticing. Last week he threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 217 yards and two touchdowns. Wow. I guess I can’t blame those who have Robinson at the top of their lists.

3. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon, So.
As much as I am annoyed with co-sports editor Ben Ingersoll’s obsession with Oregon, I must give credit where credit is due. In last week’s huge win over Stanford, James ran for 257 yards and three touchdowns. Those are definitely Heisman numbers.

4. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama, Jr.
Though he only averaged 3.9 yards per carry last week, he still ran for two touchdowns. If he bounces back tomorrow against South Carolina, he is likely on this list to stay. If not? Say goodbye to a repeat.

Dark Horse: Cameron Newton, QB, Auburn, Jr.
Haven’t heard of him? Newton leads college football in passer rating with a 191.44 rating. If this pace keeps up (and he leads Auburn to a SEC championship), Newton just might sneak up on us and win the coveted award.