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Yahoo Sports: Heisman Watch: Will Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon keep momentum going?

It’s been five years since a running back has won the Heisman Trophy, but Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon is trying to change that. With his record-breaking performance against Nebraska last week, he definitely opened the eyes of voters and launched himself into one of the top spots for the award with Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota. Now, can he keep it up and knock down more records on his way to New York? If he does and Mariota continues to play well, this might be one of the closest Heisman races in recent memory. Here’s a look at Dr. Saturday’s Heisman Poll ...

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