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Bleacher Report: Oregon Vs. Arizona: Darron Thomas Might Just Save the Heisman

Auburn's Cam Newton is the unquestioned Heisman front runner. But due to his off the field issues, Heisman voters are looking for a way out.A loss to Alabama might have let them off the hook. But Newton looked poised and professional, leading his Tigers back in their most important game.Now the voters face a tough situation. Do they vote for Newton, even though the vote might be rescinded later?If you ask anyone with a vote, they are looking for a way out. Enter Darron Thomas.Thomas has not been mentioned as a Heisman candidate, but why not? He is leading the ...

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Since 2002, we've correctly projected the winner of every single Heisman Trophy contest. Starting in 2010, we're running a season-long Heisman Trophy poll, providing ongoing commentary, and aggregating the best news about the top Heisman candidates around the country.

When it comes to our projections, well, we really can't say it any better than ESPN's Neil Everett - just a few days before the 2009 winner was announced: