Matt Barkley began his run at a Heisman Trophy with 377 yards passing and four touchdowns in USC's 49-10 win over Hawaii. 

Denard Robinson struggled in Michigan's 41-14 loss to Alabama. Robinson had 200 yards passing and one touchdown against two interceptions, completing just 42.3% of his passes. Robinson also was limited on the ground rushing for 27 yards and a touchdown.

Montee Ball of Wisconsin had 120 yards and one touchdown, though his 3.8 yards per carry average was modest. Ball also had three receipts for 31 yards.

Geno Smith had a strong performance for West Virginia against Marshall, throwing for 323 yards and four touchdowns. Smith also rushed for 65 yards and one touchdown.

Landry Jones had 222 yards and two touchdowns in Oklahoma's 24-7 win over UTEP.