MATT BARKLEY: 10 Things You Never Knew About The Best Player In College Football

After coming back for his senior season, USC quarterback Matt Barkley is the undisputed favorite for the Heisman Trophy.

And it turns out that he's actually much more than a football stud.

He's an entertaining guy with a wide range of interests and a ton of charisma.

He's a tech dork who loves dance music and is dating a girl he has known since they were five.

But he's also a devout Christian who has been all over the world volunteering.

In short: He's a star, and America is about to hear a whole lot about him.

1. He met his girlfriend in kindergarten

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2. He didn't start playing football until sixth grade. He eventually started as a freshmen in high school AND college

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3. He's religious. He dances and sings along to gospel music to pump himself up for games

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