2011 Heisman Trophy finalists

Andrew Luck was the Heisman runner-up to Auburn’s Cam Newton last year. Luck had another stellar season, passing for 3,170 yards with 35 touchdowns while leading the Cardinal to an 11-1 record and a second straight BCS bid. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Quarterback Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with teammates after the game with the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Stanford won 56-48 in three overtimes. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Robert Griffin III of Baylor leads the nation in passer rating (192.3), with 3,998 yards and 36 touchdowns. He has also run for 644 yards and nine touchdowns. (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Robert Griffin III of Baylor leads the nation in passer rating (192.3), with 3,998 yards and 36 touchdowns. He has also run for 644 yards and nine touchdowns. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Trent Richardson is the second Alabama running back to be a finalist in the last three years. Former teammate Mark Ingram won the Heisman in 2009. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 42-14 win over the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 26, 2011 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tyrann Mathieu, the LSU defensive back nicknamed Honey Badger, has made numerous game-changing plays for the top-ranked Tigers. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Tyrann Mathieu of the LSU Tigers celebrates after earning the MVP trophy in their 42-10 win over the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2011 SEC Championship Game at Georgia Dome on December 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Montee Ball of Wisconsin has scored 38 touchdowns for Wisconsin and needs one more to match Barry Sanders’ NCAA record. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)