Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett is one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, an honor that goes to the nation's top college quarterback.

It's an award picked after the bowl games are over. The award is named for the Manning family, Archie (Ole Miss), Peyton (Tennessee) and Eli (Ole Miss), all of which were successful college quarterbacks.

Mallett has tied or broken 12 school records. He leads the SEC in passing and total offense.

Other finalists include Jimmy Clausen of Notre Dame, Andy Dalton of TCU, Max Hall of BYU, Case Keenum of Houston, Dan LeFevour of Central Michigan, Colt McCoy of Texas, Kellen Moore of Boise State, Tony Pike of Cincinnati and Tim Tebow of Florida.

The winner is honored at a February banquet in New Orleans.

Should Arkansas and Houston make the Liberty Bowl in Memphis like most folks expect, Mallett and Keenum will be matched up together. Should make for a high-scoring game.