Heisman Race

This just feels like a good time to look at the Heisman Trophy race. This trophy has been a quarterback's trophy to win in recent years. USC running back Reggie Bush and Alabama running back Mark Ingram are the only non-quarterbacks to win since 2000. Most of the contenders in this look at the 2014 Heisman race are non-quarterbacks.

5. RB Ameer Abdulah, Nebraska
Season stats: 138 carries, 878 yards, 10 TDs, 7 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TDs
Last game: 24 carries, 45 yards, 2 TDs, 2 receptions, 22 yards in 27-22 loss to Michigan St.
The Spartans defense did a good job of containing Abdulah. He entered the game with a two-game 200-yard streak so he had the attention of a very good defense. At 5'9" and 190 lbs, Abdulah isn't a big back but he carries the Nebraska offense.

4. RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin
Season stats: 105 carries, 871 yards, 9 TDs, 5 receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD
Last game: 27 carries, 259 yards, 2 TDs in a 20-14 loss to Northwestern.
It doesn't seem possible that Wisconsin could score only 14 points let alone lose the game to Northwestern with Gordon gaining 259 yards. He's averaging 8.3 yards per carry. He's had eight runs of at least 30 yards. Seven runs of at least 40 yards. Five runs of at least 50 yards.

3. QB Dak Prescott, Mississippi St.
Season stats: 77-of-121 passing, 63.6 completion percentage, 1,223 yards, 13 TDs, 2 interceptions, 455 rushing yards, 6 TDs.
Last game: 19-of-25, 76 completion percentage, 259 yards, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions, 77 rushing yards, 3 TDs in 48-31 win over Texas A&M.
Prescott and Mississippi St. have been playing great all season. After stunning Texas A&M, people are finally looking their way. Prescott will probably move to the top of this list and most Heisman lists if he can repeat this performance against Auburn.

2. WR Amari Cooper, Alabama
Season stats: 52 receptions, 746 yards, 14.4 yards per catch, 5 TDs
Last game: 9 catches, 91 yards in 23-17 loss to Mississippi.
It's tough for a receiver to take home the Heisman but Cooper might be the best football player in the nation.

1. RB Todd Gurley, Georgia
Season stats: 94 carries, 773 yards, 8 TDs, 11 receptions, 53 yards, 50 passing yards, 1 kick-return TD.
Last game: 25 carries, 163 yards, 2 TDs, 2 receptions, 24 yards, 50 yards passing in 44-17 win over Vanderbilt.
Gurley might already have about 2,000 yards and the Heisman in his living room if Georgia didn't have so many capable backs. He runs for a while. Sits for a spell.