The Heisman picture is a two-man race with the regular season over and the Heisman ceremony this Saturday. Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford and Florida’s Tim Tebow are clearly a cut above the rest of the class this year.

Bradford has the stats and the results that come with being part of the No. 1 team in the country. He was consistent all season picking apart defenses. But Tebow is the returning champ and at times carried Florida emotionally to the national championship game.

It will be a tight vote. But Tebow did not repeat his stats despite becoming a better quarterback this season. Bradford has the stats and the leadership ability to etch his name in Heisman history.

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No. 17 MICHIGAN STATE (9-2, 6-1) at No. 7 PENN STATE (10-1, 6-1)
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: State College, Pa.
Line: Nittany Lions by 14.5
TV: ABC

What’s at stake: Two teams enter, one leaves as Big Ten champion. Or co-champion. Penn State is the only team that controls its destiny in the conference. If they win, they go the Rose Bowl. If Michigan State wins, Ohio State will have to lose to Michigan to win the Big Ten title.

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The DAILY’s Matt Forman spoke with the pair of senior linebackers.

Daily Sports: What is your favorite song?

Prince Kwateng: “Green Light.” I just like what Andre 3000 says in the song.
Brit Miller: My favorite song is “Please Come to Boston” by Kenny Chesney. I listen to that a lot and love it.

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As ridiculous as it sounds, there are 34 bowl games this year, and you undoubtedly know little about many of them.

Take the following quiz to brush up on your bowl knowledge before they get started.

1. Who sponsors the Liberty Bowl?
a) Amnesty International, b) Auto Zone, c) the descendants of Thomas Jefferson, d) Hot Pockets

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#2 Texas Tech (10-0) AT #5 Oklahoma (9-1)

Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. CT, ABC
Line: Oklahoma by 7

It is tough to find an advantage between these two Big 12 South teams heading into their clash. The Sooners rank No. 1 in the nation in scoring offense, the Red Raiders are third. Oklahoma is fourth in total offense, Texas Tech is second. Offensively, these two teams might draw. So in a conference marked this year by its incredibly strong offenses and fantastic quarterbacks, its best game will be determined by who can actually get a stop.

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Our moment of glory is finally here. I know the anticipation has been killing you, because it has been killing me.

After weeks of anticipation, Northwestern finally gets to play for a coveted rivalry trophy. The Sweet Sioux Tomahawk.

Pour some teriyaki on this one, because this is going to be as sweet and sour as a rivalry game gets.

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After Saturday’s victory at Michigan, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked about the character of his senior class

“I couldn’t be more proud of the seniors,” he said. “We’re where we’re at right now because of them.”

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Coach Pat Fitzgerald stresses going 1-0 each week and then flushing the good and the bad.

Clichés aside, the implications of Saturday’s game will be felt beyond its outcome. Northwestern (8-3, 4-3 Big Ten) is hoping to go 1-0 for the ninth time, which only four other teams have achieved in school history. Illinois (5-6, 3-4) is playing for its sixth win of the season and a potential bowl berth.

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From 13 pounds, eight ounces, to 223 pounds, Isiah John Williams has been through many trying experiences in his 21 years.

And from the time he was 18 seconds old, Williams has had the same nickname: Juice.

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It may have come sooner than expected. It may have come under unfortunate circumstances.

Coach Pat Fitzgerald knows the time has come. The future is now.

“I think the future is every day,” Fitzgerald said. “You can’t play for down the road, you’ve got to play for the moment and prepare for the moment.”

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