Now that you've had two days to digest Alabama's second straight national title, it's time to start thinking about next season.
Who will threaten to win the Heisman Trophy?
It's probably too early considering Johnny Manziel was on no one's radar entering the season, but there's already a strong crop of players nipping at his heels to try and keep him from winning his second trophy in 2013.
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M Quarterback
Johnny Football was incredible in the Aggies upset of Alabama and mesmerized fans in a blowout win over Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl. He was amazing in his freshman season, finishing with more than 5,000 yards of total offense on the season.
He's clearly the frontrunner heading into next season, but his candidacy could be hampered by massive expectations. Ohio State's Archie Griffin was the only two-time winner of the Heisman in 1974 and 1975.
AJ McCarron, Alabama Crimson Tide Quarterback
There's something to be said for efficiency. McCarron led the nation with a 175.3 quarterback rating in his junior season, and played arguably the best game of his career in the BCS Championship against Notre Dame.
If McCarron continues to develop and is able to guide the Crimson Tide to a third straight national title game, he'll be impossible to ignore.
Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina Gamecocks Defensive End
Clowney has made it his goal to make it to New York as a Heisman finalist next season, which is a frightening thought for opposing offenses.
Clowney finished the season with 13 sacks (tied for third in the nation), 54 tackles and one of the scariest hits of all time against Michigan in the Outback Bowl. He could be the one defensive player to garner consideration next season.
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