Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel has been named one of four finalists for the 2007 Heisman Trophy. He will join Hawaii’s Colt Brennan, Arkansas’ Darren McFadden, and Florida’s Tim Tebow in New York on Saturday.

Daniel has thrown for a Missouri single season record 4,170 yards and 33 touchdowns this season. He also helped guide Missouri to an 11-2 record and the school’s first trip to the Big 12 championship game.

Hawaii might not receive a lot of national attention with games starting about the time many people are going to sleep on the east coast, but the Warriors’ quarterback has put his team on the map on the main land. Brennan set the NCAA career record for touchdowns thrown, while leading Hawaii to an undefeated record and its first Sugar Bowl appearance. His 4,174 passing yards are fourth best in the Football Bowl Subdivision, while his 38 passing touchdowns rank third in the nation.

Just one year ago, McFadden was runner-up to Ohio State’s Troy Smith for the Heisman, but he might have an even tougher time hearing his name called this time. McFadden has rushed for 1,725 yards and has scored 15 touchdowns, although he has had three games where he rushed for 88 yards or less.

Perhaps no other sophomore quarterback has done more for his team than Tebow. While the Gators have lost three games, Tebow has been outstanding in the air and on the ground. He has passed for 3,132 yards, rushed for 838 yards, and has 51 total touchdowns. Tebow would become the first sophomore to win the Heisman.

Daniel, meanwhile, becomes the second Missouri quarterback to be a Heisman contender. Paul Christman finished third in 1939 and fifth in 1940. Also, end Danny LaRose finished eighth in 1960.

The 2007 Heisman Trophy will be awarded Saturday night inside the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New York. The presentation will be shown on ESPN starting at 7 PM CST.