Heisman Watch — Week 3

I've got a new #1. Even though Arkansas lost, Darren McFadden was a major reason the Hogs rallied back from down 21-0. DeSean Jackson was limited by injury and drops to number two.

Last weeks ranking in parentheses.

1. Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas. (2) Went for 195 yards on the ground and two TDs against 'Bama. He and Felix Jones ran the Tide ragged, although 'Bama eventually rallied in a see-saw game. For the year, McFadden has rushed 346 yards on the ground in two games and has also caught five passes and tossed a 42-yard TD.
McFadden hype site here.
2. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal. (1) Not much of a stat line against La. Tech as he is nursing a sprained thumb. He has just 112 receiving yards but also two 70-yard plus TDs this year, one on a reverse and another on a punt return. He has the highlight reel to impress voters.
3. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida. (NR) What a difference a 39-point win over Tennesse makes. Everyone has loved Tebow's talent, but look at his numbers! He's completed 73.8 percent of his passes for a rating of 228.76. By the way, he's rushed for 192 yards. If Gators keep winning, Tebow will move up.
4. Steve Slaton, RB, W. Virginia. (3) Slaton sliced through the Maryland defense again last week, posting 137 yards rushing and 2 TDs. That brings his total for the year to an I-A-leading 9 TDs. He shares the ball with the many other players in the 'Neers offense, but you have to consider Slaton threat #1.
5. Kevin Smith, RB, C. Florida. (5) I keep Smith in the dark horse position, even though the Knights upset bid against Texas fell short. Racked up a total of 366 yards and 4 TDs on the ground against N.C. State and the Longhorns. Could really pad the stats when he gets into C-USA schedule.


Click here for ESPN's take. Heisman Pundit also has McFadden on top.

--Nate Sandstrom