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KC Joyner makes the case for why Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Aaron Murray should be considered a Heisman front-runner, and why Murray has a stronger candidacy than fellow SEC QB Johnny Manziel.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2012

The BMOC surveys Notre Dame's Manti Te'o, season trends, Gene Chizik's hot seat, the Heisman trophy race and more.

Ryan McGee enlists the help of SEC coaches to rank the league's five most explosive playmakers -- the players with the most potential to shift a game's outcome with a single play.

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2012

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton now has a huge statue of himself to go along with his Heisman Trophy and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He also has outsized expectations for Year 2.

Cam Newton made a splash in the NFL this season, breaking Peyton Manning's rookie passing yards record and making the Pro Bowl. He won the Heisman in 2010, but a similar player followed in his footsteps in 2011: Baylor's Robert Griffin III. Gri...

ESPN Insider KC Joyner writes that Baylor QB Robert Griffin III has better numbers and more time in a pro-style offense than Cam Newton. Given his potential landing spots, he could have a better rookie season than Newton.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

The NCAA has broadened the definition of agents to include parents, closing the loophole that allowed 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton to keep playing despite his father's pay-for-play scheme.

ESPN Insider Ryan McCrystal writes that after a wild weekend in college football, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson takes over the top spot in the Heisman Predictor, but Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are still alive in the race.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2011

Auburn kept quarterback Cam Newton eligible by successfully arguing to the NCAA that a former Mississippi State player did not act as an agent during his recruitment by that school.

In the Week 5 Heisman Predictor, Ryan McCrystal writes that Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson jumped to No. 2 behind Denard Robinson, but he might be the race's current favorite. Plus, Clemson's Tajh Boyd joins the group of roughly six legitimate contenders.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2011

No. 21 Auburn's luck ended Saturday along with its 17-game winning streak as Tajh Boyd threw for 386 yards and four touchdowns in Clemson's 38-24 victory over the defending national champions.

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Marcus Lattimore's Week 2 performance against Georgia pushed him to the top of the Heisman race. In order in to win a Heisman Trophy, college players must find ways to separate themselves from the competition. Each week,...

When Mark Ingram won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship in 2009, he displayed amazing versatility. He averaged 6.0 yards running between the tackles and 6.3 running outside the tackles. His 31 runs of 15 or more yards led FBS, as did his ...

An NCAA panel recommends broadening the definition of agents to close the loophole that allowed Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton to keep playing despite his father's pay-for-play scheme.

KC Joyner lists eight off-the-radar Heisman candidates, including a couple of defensive players who have the chance to work their way into the race. Three promising QBs appear on the verge of Heisman-caliber seasons, as well.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2011

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he has no reservations about erecting a statue for Cam Newton while an NCAA investigation continues.