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ESPN: No Heisman Trophy finalist for Pac-12

For the first time since 2008, the Pac-12 doesn't have a Heisman Trophy finalist.

Quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Collin Klein, of Texas A&M and Kansas State, respectively, and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o have been named the three finalists for the 2012 Heisman Trophy.

USC QB Matt Barkley was the preseason front-runner. At various times Oregon RB Kenjon Barner, Oregon QB Marcus Mariota, USC WR Marqise Lee, UCLA RB Johnathan Franklin and Arizona RB Ka'Deem Carey looked like legitimate candidates.

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