Nov. 8, 2009 (PR Newswire) --

ATLANTA, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Four nominees for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week award have been announced after the tenth week of college football action, and AT&T* is relying on fans to determine who rules the gridiron.

Based on outstanding performances over the weekend, University of Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros, Stanford University running back Toby Gerhart, Ohio State University defensive end Cameron Heyward and University of Texas wide receiver Jordan Shipley have been selected by a panel of analysts from ESPN as this week's top candidates. Fans can text message** VOTE to 345345 on their wireless phone to opt in for the chance to vote.

Collaros passed for 480 yards, the second-best passing performance in school history, and scored three touchdowns in the Bearcats' victory over Connecticut. Gerhart rushed for a school-record 223 yards and three touchdowns in the Cardinal's upset over No. 8 Oregon. Heyward had 11 tackles, three fumbles and two sacks in the Buckeyes' win at Penn State. Shipley had 11 receptions for a school-record 273 yards and a touchdown in the Longhorns' win over Central Florida.

"AT&T is excited to see who the fans will choose this week as the AT&T All-America Player of the Week," said Tim McGhee, executive director, AT&T corporate sponsorships. "Each player had an outstanding game, but the fans will be the ones deciding who is crowned the best."

Fans have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday to submit their votes. The winner will be announced during Thursday's ESPN College Football Primetime Presented by Applebee's. Standard text messaging rates apply.

There is no limit on fan voting and each vote counts as one entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the 2010 Bowl Championship Series National Championship game in Pasadena, Calif. Full sweepstakes rules can be found at www.espnallamerica.com/rules.aspx.

In December, four finalists for the AT&T All-America Player of the Year Award will be announced during a one-hour special on ESPN in conjunction with the announcement of the AT&T ESPN All-America Team as selected by the Football Writers Association of America. Fans will then get a chance to say who the best player in the nation is by voting for the AT&T All-America Player of the Year through the BCS. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Jan. 5, and the winner will be announced during the BCS National Championship game on ABC on Jan.