HEISMAN WATCH

is in the driver’s seat to win the Big 10 West.

8. Texas A&M (6-1) (7)

The Aggies aren’t Alabama good, as their 33-14 loss in Tuscaloosa on Saturday illustrated, but we already knew that. They, however, showed plenty of fight, and proved to be top10 good in defeat.

9. West Virginia (6-0) (NR)

The Big 12’s only shot — albeit slim — at the playoff, the Mountaineers are in position to win the conference for the first time since joining the league in 2012.

10. Nebraska (7-0) (9)

Struggling against three-win Purdue isn’t impressive. Just another ugly win over an inferior opponent. Show us something against Wisconsin, Nebraska. New: West Virginia (6-0) Dropped out: Baylor (6-0)

Listed alphabetically QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville

His trip to New York has been all but booked for a while. Barring unforeseen events, the trophy is all but his, too.

QB Deshaun Watson, Clemson

Despite the bad start, the junior still has produced 21 touchdowns, 1,950 yards through the air and has completed 63 percent of his passes.

CB/S/LB Jabrill Peppers, Michigan

Peppers is in the mix, but he needs a few Heisman moments, particularly in the massive showdown with Ohio State on Thanksgiving weekend, to have any shot at passing the two quarterbacks.

QB Jake Browning, Washington

Wow performances are important, but so is consistency. That’s why the true sophomore, who has thrown at least two touchdown passes in each of his seven games, is in the race.

RB Leonard Fournette, LSU

A preseason favorite, injuries have limited Fournette, but he reminded us what all the hype was about Saturday by rushing for 284 yards on just 16 carries and three touchdowns against Ole Miss.