The Oklahoma-Texas game is shaping up to be a huge one in determining the Heisman winner.In short, that game will be Adrian Peterson's chance to make his Heisman statement.
Right now, Peterson is averaging 171 yards per game. He is perceived as the player that makes OU go--and that is a pretty valid perception.
While Troy Smith leads the race at this early stage, Peterson is more of a known quantity to the Heisman voters. If he has a big game in a win against Texas, he will almost assuredly become the front runner. It will also ensure that Oklahoma remains in the spotlight as a highly-ranked team
But the game could provide other dividends for Peterson. If OU wins, the Sooners will likely play in the Big 12 title game, which will enable Peterson to have one more game to pad his stats before the Heisman vote is finished.
With Smith's season finished after Nov. 18, that extra game could be all that Peterson needs to win.
