Heisman Trophy Watch: Top 10 Contenders

These Heisman rankings seem to change every week.

Take Denard Robinson, for example—one week the guy is a lock to win the coveted trophy, and the next week he's barely in the conversation. So expect these rankings to change as the season goes forward. But after eight weeks, this is how it stands.

Here are your 10 top contenders to win the Heisman Trophy in 2010. 

Cam Newton

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 16: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers throws a pass during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 16, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

The junior quarterback rushed for 217 yards in Auburn's win over LSU on Saturday, which gave Newton the single-season record for a quarterback. He has 14 touchdowns on the ground, and another 13 through the air, with only five interceptions.

If Auburn wins out, you can expect to see Newton holding up the bronze trophy at the end of the season. 

Kellen Moore

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 06: Quarterback Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos prepares to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 6, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Moore is the nation's most efficient passer, and despite spending most fourth quarters on the sideline, he still has the numbers to back up his efficiency, namely 16 touchdowns to only one interception.

It's been a long time since anyone outside a BCS school won the award, but Moore is certainly deserving. 

LaMichael James

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 21: LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks runs the ball against Donavan Carter #9 of the UCLA Bruins on October 21, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

James rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns for Oregon last Thursday against UCLA. On the year he's rushed for 971 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also has a TD through the air.

Like Newton, his chances at winning the award depend on his team's success. 

Andrew Luck

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PALO ALTO, CA - OCTOBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal drops back to pass the ball against the USC Trojans at Stanford Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Stanford's quarterback is the third at his position to make the list. Luck has thrown for at least two touchdown passes in six of his last seven games and has thrown for 19 total TDs with only five interceptions. His 165.4 passer rating is also one of the best in the country. 

Terrelle Pryor

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COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 9: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops back to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Pryor's chances at the award took a severe hit after his team's loss to Wisconsin last week. But the Buckeye gunslinger has still thrown for 1,775 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season. He has also added three scores on the ground. Pryor ripped Purdue for 270 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday. 

DeMarco Murray

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DALLAS - OCTOBER 02: Running back Demarco Murray #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs past D.J. Grant #18 of the Texas Longhorns in the third quarter at the Cotton Bowl on October 2, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Murray passed 1969 Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens for the most touchdowns in Oklahoma history against Iowa State two weeks ago with 58. He has 14 total touchdowns this season.

Like Pryor, his team's loss hurts. But Murray definitely warrants a look. 

Denard Robinson

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 09: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines warms up prior to the start of the game against the Michigan State Spartans on October 9, 2010 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the

Robinson has had a rough few weeks, including a three-interception game against Michigan State. But Robinson has 18 total touchdowns, and has threatened defenses with both his arm and his legs.

Justin Blackmon

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STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 05: Wide receiver Justin Blackmon #81 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys warms up before the college football game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defe

The Oklahoma State wide receiver is flying under the radar, but he has 62 receptions for 1,112 yards and 14 touchdowns. Blackmon is averaging almost two touchdowns a game.

Those are ridiculous stats, no matter who you are. 

Patrick Peterson

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BATON ROUGE, LA - SEPTEMBER 25: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State Univeristy Tigers celebrates after scoring a touchdown by posing as the Heisman Trophy against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Tiger Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Baton Rouge

The LSU cornerback is the best defensive player in the game. He already had two interceptions in 2010 while also being one of the best run-stoppers in the game.

If it had to go to a defensive player, Peterson would be a lock. 

Mark Ingram

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KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball during the SEC game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Ingram won the award as a sophomore last year, but injuries have limited him in 2010. Despite the injuries, Ingram has still shown flashes of greatness.

He still has a few more big games to prove himself.