Fletcher Page, Marc Weiszer and Dean Legge each have a Heisman vote. All three picked winner Marcus Mariota, of Oregon, in 2014. Here's who they're tracking for 2015.
MARC WEISZER
Ezekiel Elliott, running back, Ohio State: Rushed 1,878 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Will have plenty of eyes on him playing for the top-ranked Buckeyes.
Trevone Boykin, quarterback, TCU: The returning Big 12 offensive player of the year. Should have a chance to put up big numbers again after setting program-record for passing yards with 3,901, touchdown passes with 33 and total offense with 4,608.
Nick Chubb, running back, Georgia: Ended last season with eight straight 100-yard rushing games. Georgia figures to ride him plenty again, but could lean on Sony Michel and Keith Marshall to keep Chubb fresh for October and November battles.
J.T. Barrett, quarterback, Ohio State: As of this writing, Urban Meyer had not announced if Barrett would get the nod over Cardale Jones. The talent at the position could hold back a Heisman run for either. Led team to wins over Michigan, against Wisconsin in the Big Ten title game and then against Alabama and Oregon to win the national title
Deshaun Watson, quarterback, Clemson: This last spot could have gone to Auburn's Jeremy Johnson or Mississippi State's Dak Prescott. Watson, a sophomore could be on the verge of a breakout if he can stay healthy after a season in which his injuries included a torn ACL. He completed 68 percent of his passes while throwing 1,436 yards with 14 touchdowns and two interceptions while making five starts.
DEAN LEGGE
Trevone Boykin, quarterback, TCU: Frontrunner for now; schedule sets up for easy run, but no conference championship game
Ezekiel Elliott, running back, OSU: Made a name for himself during Buckeyes’ playoff run; can a running back win this award for the first time since 2009?
Nick Chubb, running back, Georgia: Top Heisman candidate in the SEC; will have to stay healthy; Dawgs will have to get to Atlanta, and Chubb will have to perform against Tide, Tigers and Gators.
JT Barrett, quarterback, OSU: Has to be the starter; no silly Virginia Tech-like losses for the Buckeyes, who are massive favorites all year long
Cody Kessler, quarterback, USC: Will likely get all of the West Coast’s support; big games late in the season at Oregon and vs. UCLA that everyone will be watching
FLETCHER PAGE
Trevone Boykin, quarterback, TCU: This has become a quarterback award and Boykin is the best signal caller in the country. Passed for 33 touchdowns (completed 61 percent of his passes) and averaged 6.5 yards per rush last season.
Ezekiel Elliott, running back, Ohio State: Plenty of attention has been given to the quarterbacks in Columbus, but Elliott is the consistent key for Urban’s run-oriented offense.
Cody Kessler, quarterback, Southern Cal: Stats are going to be wild again (after tossing 59 touchdowns and only 12 interceptions the last two seasons). Southern Cal can’t lose four games though (like last year) and keep Kessler on the list.
Nick Chubb, running back, Georgia: Posted the fifth-most yards in a single season in Georgia history (three of those are Herschel, the other Hearst) as a true freshman.
Connor Cook, quarterback, Michigan State: Again, it’s a quarterback award and Cook is entering his third season as the starter for a program that has turned into a powerhouse.