Darkhorse Candidates: Here are a few players who have been great this season but find themselves outside the Heisman conversation for a variety of reasons. Louisville safety Gerod Holliman has 14 interceptions this season and is the only player in the country in double digits in INTs. In fact, Holliman has more picks than 100 of the 128 teams playing FBS football. Arizona LB Scooby Wright leads the nation in tackles for a loss and has helped the Wildcats to the Pac-12 title game. Higgins has been one of the country’s best receivers while Indiana RB Tevin Coleman has joined Gordon in the 2,000-yard club and (2,036) while adding 15 rushing TDs.
XN Sports Heisman Watch: Close Call Between Mariota, Gordon
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