This Year's Heisman Finalists

Joined on ballot by Tebow, McCoy, Gerhart, and defender Suh
By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 8, 2009 1:24 PM CST
This Year's Heisman Finalists
Stanford's Toby Gerhart ran for more yards and scored more touchdowns this year than any other player, putting him just behind Ingram as a favorite for the Heisman.   (AP Photo)

Five finalists will compete for the coveted Heisman Trophy this year, the AP notes, the largest ballot for college football's crowning achievement since 2004. They are:

  • Mark Ingram, Alabama: The running back appears to be the favorite as his team is No. 1 in the standings. If he pulls it off, it would be the first Heisman for Alabama.
  • Toby Gerhart, Stanford: The running back, who has more yards and touchdowns than any other player this year, is close on Ingram's heels.

  • Tim Tebow, Florida: The quarterback and 2007 Heisman winner is looking for his second trophy—to become the second-ever two-time winner—but his performance hasn't matched up to years past.
  • Colt McCoy, Texas: Last year's runner-up was a favorite earlier in the season but, like Tebow, the quarterback hasn't delivered as promised.
  • Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska: The tackle is the first defensive player to be a finalist since 1997, when Charles Woodson became the first defensive player to win. Suh also finished off the season with stellar performances.
(More Mark Ingram stories.)

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