Updated: November 18, 2008, 7:51 AM ET
ESPN's Take
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1. Graham Harrell -- He's not just a system guy -- he's a winner on a level the Red Raiders haven't seen before, which makes all the individual stats really mean something. Ever since Harrell ended former coach Glen Mason's career at Minnesota with that ridiculous comeback in the Insight Bowl in 2006, leading the Red Raiders back from a 31-point, third-quarter deficit, he's shown that "it" quality that great quarterbacks need. The tough choice is whether to include Harrell or receiver Michael Crabtree on the ballot. 2. Colt McCoy -- He's had a brilliant junior season, and at times has carried the Texas offense single-handedly. Even in his one poor performance, at Texas Tech, he regrouped and led the Longhorns back from a big deficit for a brief lead and a chance to win. What's not to love about a 77 percent accuracy rate, more than 3,600 yards of total offense and 38 touchdowns rushing and passing? 3. Sam Bradford -- The only thing Bradford has done wrong is to be in the same division of the same conference with Harrell and McCoy. Thirty-eight touchdown passes in 330 attempts is extraordinary, and the Sooners are hotter on offense right now than anyone. 4. Tim Tebow -- Ever since that loss to Mississippi, Tebow has elevated his game back to 2007 levels. He has accounted for 22 touchdowns in six straight shellackings. If Florida keeps winning, it will be hard not to move him higher on the ballot. 5. Jeremy Maclin -- This spot could go to teammate Chase Daniel, but the quarterback has thrown 10 interceptions in his past six games after one in his first five. Or it could go to Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree, who is very deserving. But Maclin leads the nation in all-purpose yards (200.4 per game) and can beat a team from anywhere on the field.ESPN Experts Poll
Each week, ESPN.com's panel of experts casts its votes for the top Heisman candidates. The panel consists of analysts, former players, former coaches and ESPN.com's college football staff.
Votes: 1st place = 5 points, 2nd place = 4, 3rd place = 3, 4th place = 2, 5th place = 1.
| Name | Position | School | Year | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Total |
| Graham Harrell | QB | Texas Tech | Sr. | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69 |
| Colt McCoy | QB | Texas | Jr. | 0 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 55 |
| Sam Bradford | QB | Oklahoma | So. | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 43 |
| Tim Tebow | QB | Florida | Jr. | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 29 |
| Michael Crabtree | WR | Texas Tech | So. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 22 |
| Javon Ringer | RB | Michigan State | Sr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | RB | Oregon State | Fr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jeremy Maclin | WR | Missouri | So. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Shonn Greene | RB | Iowa | Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Heisman Trophy Winners
| Year | Players | School |
| 2007 | Tim Tebow | Florida |
| 2006 | Troy Smith | Ohio State |
| 2005 | Reggie Bush | USC |
| 2004 | Matt Leinart | USC |
| 2003 | Jason White | Oklahoma |
| 2002 | Carson Palmer | USC |
| 2001 | Eric Crouch | Nebraska |
| 2000 | Chris Weinke | Florida State |
For the complete list of Heisman winners, click here.
Tracking The Candidates
Graham Harrell | QB | Texas Tech
2008 season stats:Passing: 4,438 YDS | 39 TD
6 INT | 70.5 CMP%
Rushing: 6 TD
Next: vs. Baylor
Nov. 29 | TBAColt McCoy | QB | Texas
2008 season stats:Passing: 3,134 YDS | 30 TD
7 INT | 77.2 CMP%
Rushing: 527 YDS | 8 TD
Next: vs. Texas A&M
Nov. 27 | 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN360Sam Bradford | QB | Oklahoma
2008 season stats:Passing: 3,710 YDS | 42 TD
6 INT | 68.1 CMP%
Rushing: 4 TD
Next: at Oklahoma State
Nov. 29 | TBA | ABCTim Tebow | QB | Florida
2008 season stats:Passing: 2,114 YDS | 22 TD
2 INT | 65.8 CMP %
Rushing: 427 YDS | 11 TD
Next: at Florida State
Nov. 29 | TBAMichael Crabtree | WR | Texas Tech
2008 season stats:Receiving: 84 REC | 1,072 YDS
18 TD | 82 LNG