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NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Quarterback Troy Smith of top-ranked Ohio State is among the finalists for the Heisman Trophy as the best player in college football this season.
The senior from Glenville, Ohio, is the prohibitive favorite to win the prestigious award.
He was selected along with Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn and Arkansas running back Darren McFadden for Saturday night's awards ceremony at New York City's Downtown Athletic Club.
Smith had 2,507 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and only five interceptions to lead OSU into the BCS title game against Florida on Jan. 8 in Glendale, Ariz.
Quinn was fourth in Heisman voting last year.
He threw for 3,278 yards and 35 touchdowns as the Fighting Irish went 10-2 and will face LSU in the Sugar Bowl.
McFadden, a sophomore, finished the regular season with a school-record 1,558 yards rushing, 16 touchdowns, and led Arkansas to the SEC title game.
He is the first player in Arkansas history to be named a Heisman finalist.
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