EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- After Oregon's victory over Arizona State, Dennis Dixon stood in a tunnel beneath Autzen Stadium. A group of students passed by, chanting "Heisman! Heisman!" at the unlikely candidate. Dixon smiled. "It's great," he said. "It's an individual award, but then again I can't credit myself. I take 10 other guys with me. They make it happen."
Oregon's senior quarterback, whose ability and dedication were called into question last season, is certainly having a Heisman-worthy year. He's the heart of a team that has surpassed expectations, and suddenly finds itself in the middle of the national championship picture. Not surpsingly, his name is among a half-dozen in a muddled race for college football's top individual prize. Other favorites include Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan.
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