Top 10: How the Heisman trophy race is shaping up • 11/24/2012, 03:41 PM

Texas A&Ms Johnny Manziel sky rocketed to the top of this list by proving Johnny Football even works against the best defense in the country. At this point only a meltdown on the field or a masterpiece by his competitors could keep him from the title.

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo is the only player with an undefeated team on this list. Unfortunately for Teo, no defensive player has won the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997 for Michigan.

Collin Klein: Kansas State quarterback lost some steam after his team lost to Baylor last week. In the game two touchdowns and three interceptions. Hell need a perfect game against Texas, and possibly a stumble from Manziel, to become a favorite again.

Marqise Lee: USCs talented receiver Marqise Lee has 1,600 yards receiving and 14 touchdowns. The school has already redirected their Heisman campaign from Barkley to Lee in the second half of the season.

Tajh Boyd: Clemson Tigers quarterback Tajh Boyd has had one of the most explosive seasons by a quarterback this season with an astounding 33 touchdowns (Manziel has 21 in comparison) and 11 interceptions for over 3,000 yards.

Kenjon Barner: The Oregon Ducks seemed destined to miss out on the Championship game, but their offense is still one of the best in college history, with Kenjon Barner as its star. The running back has 1426 yards for 19 touchdowns. He is averaging 6.5 yards a carry.

Jarvis Jones: Jarvin Jones, like Teo will suffer from the offensive bias in voting, but Jones is one of the most dynamic players in the league not only by stopping his opponents but generating turnovers and scores for his team.

KaDeem Carey: KaDeem Carey of the Arizona Wildcats continues to break records, including a 366 yard performance against Colorado. He has 20 touchdowns in the season and is averaging 6.4 yards a carry.

Jordan Lynch: Jordan Lynch has helped lead Northern Illinois to one of its best seasons in school history with 23 touchdowns and just 4 interceptions. OF course, Lynch is hurt by playing in the MAC and the bets defense hes faced is likely in the teams loss against Iowa where he had only 54 yards and no touchdowns.

West Virginias five game losing streak took away Geno Smiths Heisman momentum, as did his two-interception game against Kansas State. Hes a long shot for the trophy but the numbers are still easily the most impressive in the country: over 3,500 yards, 37 touchdowns and 5 interceptions.