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6. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech, WR, Soph.

Last week: 9 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD in a 49-24 victory over Eastern Washington.
Heisman-o-meter: The receiver known as Crab was actually the third most productive Tech wideout last Saturday as the I-AA Eagles covered up the deep ball, leading to big days from Detron Lewis and Eric Morris. Perhaps coach Mike Leach is saving the new wrinkles for tougher weeks, but there was no Crabtree kickoff return or a rush from a direct snap, something he may have to do to keep up with multipurpose threats Jeremy Maclin of Missouri and, if he gets healthy, Percy Harvin of Florida.
Up next: Saturday at Nevada.

7. Mark Sanchez, USC, QB, Jr.

Last week: 26-of-35 passing, 338 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; 1 rush, 6 yards in a 52-7 victory at Virginia.
Heisman-o-meter: What kneecap injury? Starting for the first time with the job actually his, Sanchez showed no ill effects from that freak preseason left knee injury, keeping plays alive by scrambling out of the pocket. He even hit a few deep balls, something that was lacking from USC last season, as the Trojans' offense rolled. There is so much talent on this team that any of their three running backs (Joe McKnight was on the list last week) could receive consideration, but Sanchez played like the team's true contender on Saturday.
Up next: vs. Ohio State on Sept. 13.

8. P.J. Hill, Wisconsin, RB, Jr.

Last week: 26 rushes, 210 yards, 2 TDs in a 38-17 victory over Akron.
Heisman-o-meter: As this Badgers bruiser has battled nagging injuries the last two years, he has made brief cameos on this list and become one of the favorites of the Watch because of his surprisingly fast wheels to go with that plus-sized frame. After the second 200-yard rushing day of his career, he returns to the Watch, but his stay again may be short lived. Coaches have said that running backs Zach Brown and John Clay, who combined for 27 carries against Akron, will see their share of touches, eating into Hill's production.
Up next: Saturday vs. Marshall.

9. Juice Williams, Illinois, QB, Jr.

Last week: 26-of-42 passing, 451 yards, 5 TDs, 2 INTs; 19 rushes, 10 yards in a 52-42 loss to No. 6 Missouri in St. Louis.
Heisman-o-meter: Even though the Illini lost, Williams showed significant progress as a passer from last season. Instead of taking off and running when he didn't see anyone open, he was more patient with his progressions and showed some nice touch on the ball. The result was a night in which he set career highs for passing yards and touchdowns. Some credit for Williams' aerial success though goes to a Missouri defense that continually left receivers open downfield.
Up next: Saturday vs. Eastern Illinois.

10. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, QB, Soph.

Last week: 17-of-22 passing, 183 yards, 2 TDs in a 57-2 victory over Chattanooga.
Heisman-o-meter: BYU quarterback Max Hall, Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell, Missouri receiver Jeremy Maclin, even Bradford's teammate DeMarco Murray could've landed in the 10 spot, but the Watch will stick with last week's No. 10, Bradford, who, according to all reports, had no trouble running the Sooners' new no-huddle offense. But look out for Murray (124 yards, 2 TDs); if he's fully recovered from offseason knee surgery, he has the physical gifts to overtake Bradford as Oklahoma's candidate.
Up next: Saturday vs. Cincinnati.