Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein are the three finalists for the 2012 Heisman Trophy.
Manziel, a redshirt freshman, passed for 3,418 yards and 24 touchdowns, with eight passes intercepted.
Te’o, a senior, intercepted seven passes and anchored a Notre Dame defense that led the Fighting Irish to a 12-0 record.
Klein passed for 2,490 yards and 15 touchdowns while also rushing for 890 yards and 22 touchdowns.