HEISMAN WATCH

Key statistics of the leading candidates (in alphabetical order) for the Heisman Trophy. The winner will be announced Saturday at the Yale Club of New York City:

BRAD BANKS, Iowa

Quarterback, Senior (6-1, 200)

Led the nation in passing efficiency with a 166.1 rating. Passed for 2,369 yards and 25 touchdowns with only four interceptions. Rushed for 387 yards and five touchdowns.

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KEN DORSEY, Miami

Quarterback, Senior (6-5, 200)

Passed for 3,073 yards and 26 touchdowns this season to lead Miami to the national championship in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 3. Hurricanes’ record in games Dorsey started: 37-1.

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LARRY JOHNSON, Penn State

Running Back, Senior (6-2, 222)

One of nine players in Division I-A to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season (2,015). His 8.02 yards per carry broke Heisman winner Mike Rozier’s record of 7.8.

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WILLIS McGAHEE, Miami

Running Back, Sophomore (6-1, 224)

His six-touchdown, 205-yard performance against Virginia Tech Saturday gave him 27 rushing touchdowns -- which is second in the nation -- and 1,686 yards for the season.

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CARSON PALMER, USC

Quarterback, Senior (6-6, 230)

Pac-10’s career passing leader with 11,515 yards. Completed 288 of 458 passes (62.9%) for 3,639 yards and 32 touchdowns for a team that has won seven in a row.