Editor's Note: ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit hands out his third annual Herbie Awards, given to the best college football players, coaches and teams in the nation. Remember, these are his lists. Not everyone will agree, so let the debates begin ...

Quarterbacks
It's nearly impossible to simply pick the five best quarterbacks in the nation, so here's my top five in three different categories: guys with pro-style games who can expect a call from the NFL; the run-pass innovators who keep defensive coordinators up at night with their multi-faceted games; and the signal-callers who are ready to step up and become stars.

Quarterbacks
See You on Draft Day	Innovators	Ready to Shine
1. Cody Pickett, Washington	1. Ell Roberson, Kansas State	1. Kyle Orton, Purdue
2. Eli Manning, Ole Miss	2. Brad Smith, Missouri	2. Jim Sorgi, Wisconsin
3. John Navarre, Michigan	3. Bradlee Van Pelt, Colorado State	3. Brock Berlin, Miami
4. Ben Roethlisberger (Jr.), Miami (Ohio)	4. Rod Rutherford, Pittsburgh	4. Derek Anderson, Oregon State
5. Casey Clausen, Tennessee	5. Bryan Randall, Virginia Tech	5. Reggie McNeal, Texas A&M

Game Breakers
The top running backs in the country have a few things in common: speed, power and toughness. All of these guys can break open a game at any time.

	Best Running Backs
	1. Maurice Clarett, Ohio State
	2. Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech
	3. Frank Gore, Miami
	4. Anthony Davis, Wisconsin
	5. T.A. McLendon, NC State
	6. Steven Jackson, Oregon St.

Once he gets on the field, Maurice Clarett will be the best running back in college football.

Difference Makers
The offensive players who can single-handedly affect the outcome of a game, including the hogs on the All-Herbie offensive line.

Offensive Studs
Wide Receivers	Clutch performers	Hogmollies
1. Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh	1. Craig Krenzel, Ohio State	T: Robert Gallery, Iowa
2. Mike Williams, USC	2. Philip Rivers, NC State	G: Justin Smiley, Alabama
3. Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State	3. Kellen Winslow, Miami	C: Jake Grove, Virginia Tech
4. Roy Williams, Texas	4. Larry Fitzgerald, Pittsburgh	G: David Baas, Michigan
5. Jerricho Cotchery, NC State	5. Darren Sproles, Kansas State	T: Rob Petitti, Pittsburgh

Masterminds
The best coaches in the game on both sides of the ball, and the Sergeant Carter list of master motivators.

Sideline Wonders
Offensive Geniuses	Defensive Wizards	Sgt. Carters
1. Ralph Friedgen, Maryland	1. Mike Stoops, Oklahoma	1. Bob Stoops, Oklahoma
2. Walt Harris, Pittsburgh	2. Gary Blackney, Maryland	2. Jim Tressel, Ohio State
3. Joe Tiller, Purdue	3. Paul Rhoads, Pittsburgh	3. Pete Carroll, USC
4. Mike Bellotti, Oregon	4. John Chavis, Tennessee	4. Ty Willingham, ND
T5. Dirk Koetter, Arizona State; Larry Coker, Miami	5. Bud Foster, Virginia Tech	5. Barry Alvarez, Wisconsin

Gangstas
The most ferocious inside linebackers in the college game, these guys make plays everywhere.

	Inside Linebackers
	1. Jonathan Vilma, Miami
	2. Lance Mitchell, Oklahoma
	3. Rod Davis, S. Mississippi
	4. Richard Seigler, Oregon St.
	5. Key Fox, Georgia Tech

Jonathan Vilma is always in the faces of opposing players.

The Front Seven
The defensive linemen and outside linebackers who team with the men in the middle to hold down the fort up front. These ends strike fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks, the tackles stuff the run and have a quick first step and the outside 'backers are the guys living on the edge.

Dominating Defenders
Fear Factors (DEs)	Enforcers (DTs)	On the Edge (OLBs)
1. Will Smith, Ohio State	1. Tommie Harris, Oklahoma	1. Karlos Dansby, Auburn
2. Nathaniel Adibi, Virginia Tech	2. Darrion Scott, Ohio State	2. Derrick Johnson, Texas
3. Claude Harriott, Pittsburgh	3. Shaun Cody, USC	3. D.J. Williams, Miami
4. Kenechi Udeze, USC	4. Haloti Ngata, Oregon	4. Kendyll Pope, Florida State
5. Tyson Smith, Iowa State	5. Randy Starks, Maryland	T5. Teddy Lehman, Oklahoma; Josh Buhl, Kansas State

The Back Four
The men who make things happen in the secondary, whether it be in pass coverage or run support. My strong safeties can bring the wood, the free safeties roam the open space in the backfield, and the cornerbacks can toss a blanket over the opponents best receiver.

Complete Coverage
Assassins (SS)	Centerfielders (FS)	Blankets (CB)
1. Donte Nicholson, Oklahoma	1. Sean Taylor, Miami	1. DeAngelo Hall, Virginia Tech
2. Bob Sanders, Iowa	2. Madieu Williams, Maryland	2. Chris Gamble, Ohio State
3. Andre Maddox, NC State	3. Brandon Everage, Oklahoma	3. Michael Waddell, North Carolina
4. Rashad Washington, Kansas State	4. Dexter Reed, North Carolina	4. Keiwan Ratliff, Florida
5. Maurice Sikes, Miami	5. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin	5. Ahmaad Carroll, Arkansas

New Kids on the Block
A few of the freshman and juco transfers who will have an impact this season.

	Impact Freshmen/jucos
	1. Donte Nicholson, SS, Oklahoma
	2. Mario Williams, DE, NC State
	3. Chris Leak, QB, Florida
	4. Darnell Bing, S, USC
	5. Chauncey Davis, DE, FSU juco
	6. Marvin Simmons, LB, Kansas State
	7. Wesley Jefferson, LB, Maryland
	8. Kyle Caldwell, DE, Arizona State
	9. Terry Richardson, WR, Arizona State
	10. Brandon Browner, CB, Oregon State

Chris Leak should see time at quarterback for Florida this year.

Campus Awards
My favorite places and students from around the country.

Campus Awards
Best Atmospheres	Best Students
1. Ohio State-Michigan: the best rivalry in college football	1. Texas A&M: the people there are flat-out nuts.
2. Oklahoma-Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas	2. Wisconsin: "Jump Around" and "The Fifth Quarter" are as good as it gets
3. Miami vs. big-name opponents: the Orange Bowl seems to come alive once or twice a year, and when it does it is unbelievable.	3. LSU: easy on the whiskey, fellas.
4. Any SEC venue (except maybe Vanderbilt)	4. Notre Dame: a well-organized group
5. Nebraska: you have to see the Tunnel Walk live to fully appreciate it.	5. Iowa: see LSU

Moving on Up
These five teams are ready to break the 10-win barrier and be major players this season.

	Moving Up
	NC State
	Oregon State
	Pittsburgh
	Tennessee
	Wisconsin

Phillip Fulmer has Tennessee pointed toward the top once again.

Conference predictions

Winners and Sleepers
	Winner	Sleeper
ACC	NC State	Duke (just win six, fellas)
Big 12	North: Kansas State South: Oklahoma	North: Nebraska South: Texas A&M
Big East	Virginia Tech	Syracuse
Big Ten	Wisconsin	Minnesota
Pac-10	Arizona State	Oregon State
SEC	East: Tennessee West: Arkansas	East: Florida West: Alabama
Sugar Bowl matchup	Kansas State vs. Virginia Tech

All-Uni Team
The offensive and defensive playes who look the best when decked out in their school colors.

Best Dressed
Offense	Defense
QB: Ell Roberson, Kansas State	DE: Tyson Smith, Iowa State
RB: Kevin Jones, Virginia Tech	DE: Justin Tuck, Notre Dame
RB: Greg Jones, Florida State	DT: Tommie Harris, Oklahoma
TE: Kellen Winslow, Miami	DT: Shaun Cody, USC
WR: Roy Williams, Texas	LB: Lance Mitchell, Oklahoma
WR: Mike Williams, USC	LB: Karlos Dansby, Auburn
OT: Tony Pape, Michigan	LB: Kendyll Pope, Florida State
OT: Jonathan Scott, Texas	CB: Chris Gamble, Ohio State
OG: Justin Smiley, Alabama	CB: Kiewan Ratliff, Florida
OG: Sean Milligan, Notre Dame	S: Sean Taylor, Miami
C: Alex Stepanovich, Ohio State	S: Brandon Everage, Oklahoma

Kevin Jones just looks cool in his Virginia Tech gear.

	A scarlet jersey and plenty of Buckeye stickers suit Chris Gamble quite well.

Kirk Herbstreit is an analyst for ESPN College GameDay and a regular contributor to ESPN.com during the college football season.