Heisman Watch, Oct. 9

I couldn't drop DeSean Jackson on an off-week, but Rashard Mendenhall is now breathing down his neck on my unofficial ballot.

1. DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal. 28 rec., 312 yds rec., 2 TD receiving, 1 TD rushing and 1 PR TD. The numbers aren't great in themselves, but he's had the home run plays that have Cal #2 in the country.
2. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois. 129 rush ypg, 6.8 ypc, 10 rush TD. 2 rec TD. Junior RB burst into this race with 3TDs against Badgers.
3. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech. 179 ypg, 17 TDs, 15.3 ypc. Shattering records. He's only a freshman.
4. Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri. 149.9 passer rating, 1,712 yards, 15/4; 188 rushing yards, 3 TDs. Oklahoma game will make or break his campaign.
5. Kellen Lewis, QB, Indiana. 141.6 rating, 1,463 yards, 15/6; 449 rushing, 3 TDs. If Lewis can pull a couple upsets, he could be guiding the Hoosiers to a New Year's Day bowl. Not even Randle-El did that.

Also considered — Jordy Nelson, Tim Tebow, Kevin Smith

--Nate Sandstrom