Leading Men

DAVID CARR

Quarterback, Fresno State

Carr, the first dark horse to emerge, was 22 for 38 for 240 yards and two touchdowns at Camp Randall Stadium, a place where Wisconsin had not lost a nonconference game since 1995.

Season: 63 for 106, 762 yards, 7 TDs.

Next: vs. Utah State, Sat.

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ERIC CROUCH

Quarterback, Nebraska

By defeating Notre Dame he’s still in the race, but these numbers don’t compare to last season and won’t sustain him much longer if things don’t change in a hurry.

Season: 53 carries, 148 yards, 3 TDs; 24 for 42, 348 yards.

Next: vs. Rice, Sat.

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KEN DORSEY

Quarterback, Miami

Although he didn’t play in the fourth quarter, Dorsey still torched Rutgers for 315 yards in a 61-0 victory. He did miss several open receivers though and will need a big game against the Huskies.

Season: 34 for 52, 659 yards, 5 TDs.

Next: vs. Washington, Sat.

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DeSHAUN FOSTER

Running back, UCLA

Now that he’s a senior, is this finally Foster’s year to shine? A 179-yard performance against Kansas is a good step toward that end. But remember that he had 327 yards after two games last season before injuries and inconsistency struck.

Season: 52 carries, 289 yards, 1 TD.

Next: vs. Arizona State, Sat.