Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch

Heisman Watch

Each week, ESPN.com's panel of experts casts its votes for the top Heisman candidates. The panel consists of analysts, former players, former coaches and ESPN.com's college football staff.

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Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Dan Kilbridge writes in the Lansing State Journal. Michigan picks up a commitment from linebacker Josh Furman. Heisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti reflects on Penn State's only other meeting against LSU, Bernard Fernandez writes...

Blog | December 22, 2009

Best case-worst case rewind: Ohio State

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...prevails in Columbus." ... "Jim Tressel wins his second national title at Ohio State. Pryor finishes third in Heisman voting and enters 2010 as the frontrunner." ... "The defense takes a step back." ... "The Buckeyes give up...

Blog | December 18, 2009

Wisconsin's Clay surprised by cover shot

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...of the Year honors this fall and appears to be the league's top candidate for a Heisman Trophy push in 2010. But Clay had his first brush with big-time fame last week as...

Blog | December 16, 2009

Best case-worst case rewind: Minnesota

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...is a finalist for the Thorpe Award and head coach Tim Brewster receives a lengthy contract extension." ... "Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best leads Cal into the Twin Cities on Sept. 19, but Minnesota running backs...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Big Ten virtually absent at awards show

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

This is supposed to be a big night for the Big Ten. While the Heisman Trophy presentation doesn't take place until Saturday (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET), nine of college football...

Blog | December 10, 2009

Big Ten lunch links

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...surrounding the incident from the Detroit Free Press. Archie Griffin's title as the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner likely is safe, Tim May writes in The Columbus Dispatch. Ohio State fans are buying...

Blog | December 10, 2009

My Heisman Trophy ballot

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

The Big Ten had no legitimate horse in the Heisman Trophy race this year, so I was forced to look elsewhere for my selections. And like fellow...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Champs Sports Bowl

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Dave Doeren needs both Schofield and Watt to get after Miami quarterback Jacory Harris, an early season Heisman Trophy contender who has thrown multiple touchdown passes in nine games. The bowl could be a classic...

Blog | December 06, 2009

Silver Football finalists: Clark, Clay, Graham

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Football winners this decade (note: a defensive player hasn't won since Michigan cornerback Charles Woodson, the Heisman Trophy recipient, in 1997). 2008: Iowa RB Shonn Greene 2007: Illinois RB Rashard Mendenhall 2006: Ohio State...

Blog | December 04, 2009

What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 12

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...can take shots at Jim Tressel's play calling or the fact Terrelle Pryor isn't a Heisman Trophy candidate by now. Or, you can admire what has happened with the Buckeyes' defense this season...

Blog | November 22, 2009

What we learned in the Big Ten: Week 11

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...league without many offensive stars, Clay is the real deal and should enter 2010 as a legit Heisman Trophy candidate. 4. The Big Ten hierarchy is set: It took a while, but the Big Ten...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Big Ten helmet stickers: Week 11

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...The sophomore piled up 151 rush yards and a touchdown on only 26 carries. Can someone say Heisman Trophy candidate in 2010? Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos: I rarely give these to players from losing...

Blog | November 15, 2009

Big Ten mailblog

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...it's reality. Jordan from Iowa City, Iowa, writes: Hey Adam, quick question for you concerning the Heisman race. I just noticed that Alabama running back Mark Ingram is in first place. My question for...

Blog | November 13, 2009

Clark, Pryor share spotlight in Happy Valley

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Paterno recently started to stump for Clark, saying the senior quarterback deserves more national recognition, perhaps even Heisman Trophy consideration. If Pryor boasted the same numbers as Clark, Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel wouldn...

Blog | November 05, 2009

Blogger debate: Cincinnati vs. Ohio State

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...s premier program, having won 13 national championships and 33 Big Ten championships. It's produced seven Heisman Trophy winners. But for the first time in recent memory, the Buckeyes face a legit challenger for...

Blog | October 30, 2009