Heisman Watch: Sept. 16, 2008

By Nate Sandstrom

Sam Bradford's second straight 5-TD performance has him jumping into the lead on my mock ballot this week after Knowshon had a mediocre game against SC.

Javon Ringer moves into the Top 5 this week, despite a low ypc. I expect more games like last week for him though.

My full ballot:

1) Sam Bradford, So., QB, Oklahoma. 214.4 rating fueled by nearly 80 percent completion and 12/2 ratio.
2) Chase Daniel, Sr., QB, Missouri. 197.5 rating with 10/1 ratio. Mizzou-OU could be Heisman Bowl.
3) Knowshon Moreno, So., RB, Georgia. So-so game at SC, but many more chances to show his talent. Still has 6.6 ypc and 7 TD's.
4) Javon Ringer, Sr., RB, Michigan State. After 282-yard show he is firmly on the radar. Cal game looks worse after Bears lost at Maryland, but Ringer has a nose for the end zone and will keep putting up numbers.
5) Brandon Tate, Sr., WR, North Carolina. All-purpose All-Star averages 30 yards per time he touches the ball.

Meanwhile, Heisman Pundit lists Chase Daniel as the favorite, since he's a senior. Daniel also leads at ESPN.