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As we will do every week, we try to take a look at stats of the Heisman candidates and objectively predict the winner. This week, we have included running backs in the formula, so there are a few more names on the list. Though a similar formula was followed, the totals this week are much lower, so don't think the QB stocks are dropping. Here's what we calculated:

For Quarterbacks: Completion %, Yards, Touchdowns, QB Rating, and Team Rank

For Running Backs: Rushing Yards, Touchdowns, Yards Per Carry, Yards From Scrimmage, and Team Rank

As they were last week, each individual's stats were divided by the average in that category. The values were added, and here's how it came out:

Name	School	Position	Total
Matt Ryan	Boston College	Quarterback	5.93
Steve Slaton	West Virginia	Running Back	5.20
Dennis Dixon	Oregon	Quarterback	5.15
Rashard Mendenhall	Illinois	Running Back	5.13
Colt Brennan	Hawaii	Quarterback	5.09
Chase Daniel	Missouri	Quarterback	4.97
John David Booty	Southern Cal	Quarterback	4.88
Brian Brohm	Louisville	Quarterback	4.84
Andre' Woodson	Kentucky	Quarterback	4.82
Tim Tebow	Florida	Quarterback	4.81
Mike Hart	Michigan	Running Back	4.50
Darren McFadden	Arkansas	Running Back	3.79
Ray Rice	Rutgers	Running Back	3.63

The same as last time, to be at the top of the list, it is important to combine a good set of stats with a very high ranking. Ryan has the best combination of the two. Mike Hart and Darren McFadden are hindered by their teams' not being in the Top 25, while Tebow and Woodson dropped after some tough weeks. There is plenty of football left to be played, and with no runaway winner, this promises to be an exciting Heisman race.