Top Ten College QB's

Most years the top college quarterbacks are usually in the running for the Heisman Trophy. Here are my top ten:

record…QB…team…tough opposition

8-3 Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M vs Bama, LSU, Auburn

9-2 Marcus Mariota, Oregon vs Stanford, UCLA, USC

11-0 AJ McCarron, Alabama vs Texas A&M, LSU

11-0 Jameis Winston, FSU vs Clemson

7-4 Aaron Murray, Georgia vs Clemson, LSU, Missouri, SC, Auburn

10-1 Tajh Boyd, Clemson vs UGA, FSU

10-1 Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville vs ?

 8-3 Brett Hundley, UCLA vs Oregon   

10-1 Bryce Petty, Baylor vs OK State

11-0 Braxton Miller, Ohio State vs ?

Manziel won the Heisman last year, then put up even better numbers this year – despite facing a tough SEC schedule and constant media spotlight. He leads the nation in total touchdown responsibility, and is the most exciting football player in the country. Manziel deserves another Heisman, but some won’t vote for him. Games to play: Missouri, bowl game.

Marcus Mariota’s great stats merit Heisman consideration, though Oregon’s two losses have hurt his candidacy. It shouldn’t – he deserves to be in the top three.

AJ McCarron: Has undefeated Alabama in the running for their third national championship under his watch. Has only lost two games in his career. Deserves a top three Heisman finish, more so than Winston, Petty, or Bridgewater. Games to play: Auburn, SEC Championship, BCS Championship.

This week the Sports Illustrated cover jinx reared it's ugly head on McCarron and Alabama.

Winston had led the nation in passing and thrown for the most touchdowns. Has led FSU to an undefeated season, but in the weak ACC. His legal troubles could make him ineligible at any time, and greatly diminish his Heisman hopes. Games to play: Florida, ACC Championship, BCS Championship.

Aaron Murray: One of two QB’s in NCAA history to throw for over 3000 yards in four seasons, and ranks in the top five in all-time career passing yards – despite playing one of the toughest schedules in the country without 4-5 of his best offensive weapons most of the year. Games to play: none.

Boyd has put up great numbers, playing mostly an easy ACC schedule. Topped 10,000 yards in career passing – one of only 18 in history to achieve this feat. His team beat Georgia, but were blown out by FSU. Games to play: South Carolina, bowl game.  

Teddy Bridgewater: Has led Louisville to a 10-1 record, but against weak competition. His 71% completion percentage leads the nation.  

Brett Hundley has been one of the best players on the West Coast, which will earn him some Heisman votes. Has good numbers, but UCLA’s 8-3 record fails to put him in the top three. Games to play: USC, bowl game.

Petty’s gaudy stats can be attributed to playing in a pass-happy system against an easy schedule. Baylor’s only loss can against the only good team they played. For these reasons he won’t win the Heisman.

Braxton Miller has led Ohio State to two undefeated seasons, but the Buckeyes have hardly been tested. Miller has missed time due to injury, but will still tally some Heisman votes – particularly in the Midwest. Games to play: Michigan, Michigan State, bowl game.   

PL….att…comp…%.....yards..yd/att..TD..int..rating...sos

JW…199…286…69.6…3168..11.1…32…7…194.7…76

BP….181…282…64.2…3361..11.9…26…1…194.0…65

JM….246…356…69.1…3537…9.9…32..13…174.9…43

TB….233…346…67.3…3248…9.4…29…7…169.8…57…C

MM...210…326…64.4…3127…9.6…27…2…167.1…25

BM…132…195…67.7…1626…8.3…19…4…165.8…67

AJ….190…277…68.6…2399…8.7…23…5…165.1…55

AM…225…347…64.8…3075…8.9…26…9…158.8…10

TB…245…345…71.0…3268…9.5…25…3…156.6..118…L

BH…214…315…67.1…2637…8.4…22…9…155.6.…6