Heisman Trophy watch

BY ERIC BAILEY World Sports Writer
Sunday, August 19, 2012
8/19/12 at 7:23 AM

2012 College Football Preview: What to expect from OU, OSU and TU this football season.

1. Matt Barkley, QB, USC

He could have had NFL riches, but returned to lead Trojans. The senior threw for 3,528 yards, 39 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2011.

2. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan

Arguably college football's most dynamic player, the senior has recorded back-to-back 2000-yard passing, 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

3. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin

The senior led the nation with 1,923 rushing yards last season and tied Barry Sanders' single-season touchdown record with 39 scores.

4. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

Jones threw for 4,463 yards and 29 touchdowns last season, which was statistically off from his sophomore year. But he did lose top receiver in Ryan Broyles in November.

5. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

A senior that threw for 4,385 yards and 31 touchdowns. Perhaps what stands out more is that he had nine games without an interception.

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3. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin. MICHAEL CONROY/AP file

1. Matt Barkley, QB, USC

2. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan

4. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

5. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia