10. Cam Newton's run for daylight-2010 vs LSU-Yeah it's not official, but hey why not? In what has been a spectacular season for the junior QB with many highlights, one moment stands out. In a late October matchup at Jordan-Hare against LSU, Newton served notice to the whole country. In a 10-10 game in the early part of the 3rd quarter, the 6'6, 250 lb do-everything QB took a snap out of the shotgun, faked a handoff to his running back and ran up the middle, he got to the first down line then stiff-armed a defender breaking a would-be tackle, juked a second defender, made a third guy miss and with a speed burst ran towards the end zone and dragged LSU CB Patrick Peterson in for the score. It was an amazing display of speed, power, and ability for Newton and a springboard for Auburn's run to the BCS title.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOi2hj_sjyY#ws
9. Eddie George-1995 vs Illinois-In George's senior season at Ohio State, he was simply unstoppable in the backfield. He rushed for 1,927 yards and 24 TD's with an average of 152.2 yards per game. George ran through defenses at will, putting up incredible numbers including a 207 yard peformance in a 45-26 win over Notre Dame. But his best game of the year came against Illinois, George was locked in a season long duel with Nebraksa's Tommie Frazier for the award but George was superhuman that day as he ran for a school record 314 yards to go with 3 touchdowns. George wound up winning the Heisman in a close margin over Frazier, 20 years after OSU's Archie Griffin won his second Heisman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7mW_08-RI4
8. Reggie Bush-2005 vs Fresno State-Bush was the most dynamic and exciting player on USC's football team which included players like Matt Leinart, LenDale White and Dwayne Jarrett. Bush's all-around game made him one of college football's best players whether it was rushing, receiving or in the return game Bush was a weapon unlike any other. In a game against Fresno State, Bush unveiled one of the best college football performances of all-time. Bush racked up an amazing 513 all-purpose yards, 294 of which came on the ground along with two TD's including an electrifying 50-yarder in the 3rd quarter for a TD. Bush's Heisman was later handed back, but for this sake we'll include him and his amazing performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwS5x920i8A
7. Eric Crouch-2001 vs Oklahoma (Black 41 Flash Reverse Pass)-In a late October matchup between #3 Nebraska and the defending national champs and #2 ranked Oklahoma, Nebraska QB Eric Crouch solidified his Heisman campaign with the famous Black 41 Flash Reverse Pass. The Cornhuskers led 13-10 in the 4th quarter, trying to get a score to get breathing room against the Sooners, Nebraksa coach Frank Solich dialed up the Black 41 Flash Reverse Pass. The play worked brilliantly as Crouch pitched the ball to Thunder Collins who pitched a reverse to Mike Stuntz who threw to a wide open Crouch streaking down the sideline, Crouch brought in the pass and streaked to a 63-yard TD the TD put Nebraksa up 20-10 which proved to be the final score and was the springboard to Nebraska reaching the title game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJtZYKIzzZE
6. Barry Sanders's late-season rampage in 1988-After backing up All-American and future Hall Of Famer Thurman Thomas for two seasons at Oklahoma State, Barry Sanders set the college football world on fire in his junior season. Sanders had maybe the greatest single season in college football history, racking up 2,628 yards rushing, 3,248 total yards, 234 points, and 39 touchdowns (37 rushing) and broke 34 single season records. Sanders nailed down his Heisman with a 4 game stretch that saw him go for 320 on the ground against K-State, 215 against Oklahoma, 312 against Kansas, and 293 yard, 4-TD day against Iowa State. Sanders had 1,140 yards on the ground in those 4 games and ended any speculation of who the Heisman winner would be that year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nh1qQPXQY4
5. Charles Woodson-1997 vs Ohio State-Charles Woodson, Michigan's dominant CB was looking to become the first primary defensive player to win the Heisman in his junior season. Woodson faced stiff opposition including Tennessee QB Peyton Manning, however in the annual rivalry game against hated Ohio State, Woodson put his stamp on the trophy and nailed down the position as best player in the land. Going up against All-Big Ten receiver David Boston, Woodson played brilliantly he intercepted a pass in the end zone preventing a touchdown, had a 37-yard catch to set up Michigan's only offensive score, and most famously returned a punt 78 yards for a score.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI1lZCpBCWE
4. Tony Dorsett sets the tone on his first carry against the tall grass-1976 vs Notre DameIn the very first game of his senior year at Pitt, running back Tony Dorsett and his Panthers faced the Fighting Irish on the road at South Bend. Last year against the Irish, Dorsett ran for 303 yards and everyone knew that the Irish would key on stopping Dorsett and preventing a repeat performance in that year's game. Dorsett came into the game the preseason Heisman favorite and would likely battle USC's Ricky Bell for the award, and on the big stage Dorsett did not disappoint, even with the Fighting Irish focused on him and the grass being grown 6 inches high. On his first time touching the ball in the game, TD went 61 yards for a touchdown crushing Notre Dame's spirit and spearheading the 31-10 Pitt victory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6rlq_Sp6Mg
3. Ricky's record day-1998 vs Texas A&MRicky Williams was undoubtedly the best running back, player, etc in all the land in 1998. Williams had already had a great career at Texas and looked to cap it off in his senior year. Not only was Williams chasing the Heisman he was also chasing Tony Dorsett's all-time career rushing record of 6,082 yards. On Thanksgiving Day, against the rival Aggies and their "Wrecking Crew" defense Ricky had his chance and was only 63 yards behind the record going into the game. After getting 60 yards already, late in the first quarter Williams took a handoff, broke two tackles and sprinted 60 yards for a score giving him the record. Williams rushed for 295 yards and led Texas to the 26-24 upset.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7nSNJiF-m8&feature=player_embedded
2. Desmond does the pose-1991 vs Ohio StateIn what had been a great season for Michigan WR/return man Desmond Howard, in one moment he forever immortalized himself in college football lore on a cold day in late November. If you are going to make a statement a rivalry game is the best place to do so, in the second quarter against the Wolverines, the dynamic Howard went back to return a punt and then made one of the best moments in college football history. He recieved the punt at the 7-yard line, and with a wave of Buckeye defenders Howard split them all and ran right by them like they werent even there, Howard using his quickness and movement shot past at least 8 defenders and used his speed to outrun 3 more on the sideline. During the run legendary announcer Keith Jackson sealed the deal with the famous call of "Goodbye, hello Heisman!" once Howard got into the end zone he put the cherry on top by doing the Heisman pose. Now really after that, was there any doubt of who would win it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxpoqP9PkqM
1. Hail Flutie-1984 vs MiamiBig players make big plays on big stages and in big moments. Well in 1984 on Thanksgiving Day a little-but-big player made the ultimate big play. Boston College QB Doug Flutie all 5'10 of him went into a high-profile matchup against the Hurricanes who were quarterbacked by a great QB themselves, Bernie Kosar. The game did not disappoint as it was a back and forth high scoring affair, BC jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but Kosar and Miami battled back. It was great play from both QB's who combined to go for 59-84, 919 yards, and 5 touchdowns. After a Miami score by Melvin Bratton, BC trailed 45-41 with 28 seconds remaining, three quick plays got BC down to the Miami 48 with 6 seconds left and time for one more shot. BC went with a play called "55 Flood Tip", Miami only rushed 3 men but one got through and forced Flute out to the right to avoid a sack, Flutie then launched a bomb from his own 37-yard line. The ball traveled 63 yards through the air and the Miami night, during the throw BC receiving Gerard Phelan snuck in behind the Miami defenders and the ball landed directly into his hands for the improbable, game winning TD with no time remaining. BC won the classic, 47-45 and Flutie ended the shootout with 472 yards, 4 touchdowns, a classic football moment, and went on to get the Heisman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ykWbu2Gl0
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