Now that the 2012 NCAA football regular season is complete, it’s time to honor the most outstanding players on the field this year. USC quarterback Matt Barkley entered 2012 the Heisman favorite but faltered early.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith grabbed the reigns as early season favorite with a great September. After Smith and West Virginia lost a few games, Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein became the presumed frontrunner before a disappointing loss to Baylor.

1. Collin Klein QB Kansas State

Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein is still in the lead for the Heisman after leading the Wildcats to a 23-10 road victory over TCU. Klein rushed for two more touchdowns bringing his season total to 19. Klein has thrown 12 touchdowns while completing 70 percent of his pass attempts.

At 10-0 and ranked first in the BCS standings, Optimus Klein has the Wildcats two wins from a berth in the national championship game. If the Wildcats win out, it will be difficult for voters to deny Klein the Heisman.

2. Marqise Lee WR USC

1. Collin Klein QB Kansas State

Kansas State Wildcats signal caller Collin Klein has the highest quarterback rating in the country. Optimus Klein is completing 71 percent of his passing attempts with 12 touchdowns while rushing for 17 more.

Klein’s 29 total touchdowns have led the Wildcats to a 9-0 mark and the number two spot in the BCS standings. Klein left last week’s game against Oklahoma State with an injury but is expected to play at TCU this week.

2. Kenjon Barner RB Oregon

1. Collin Klein QB Kansas State

Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein put forth a Heisman worthy performance in Morgantown, leading the Wildcats to a dominating 55-14 victory over West Virginia. Klein played a near perfect game, scoring seven touchdowns.

Klein clearly outperformed Geno Smith, throwing for 323 yards and three touchdowns while adding four scores on the ground. The Wildcats moved up to third in the BCS standings and should be favored in every game going forward.