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ESPN: Barkley, Thomas lead 2012 Heisman list

The Heisman Pundit breaks down the 2012 Heisman Trophy race, and Pac-12 candidates come in at Nos. 1 and 5.

Here's what the Pundit had to say: 1. Matt Barkley, USC – Barkley returns for his senior year as the front runner for the 2012 Heisman. He’s got perhaps the best receiving corps in the history of college football catching his passes, so you know his numbers will be stellar. However, he must beat the expectations game or voters could eventually turn on him like they did Andrew Luck.

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