Ten semifinalists for the 2014 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the top running back in college football, were announced on Wednesday.

Seven of the nation's top ten rushers made the list, headlined by the NCAA leader in both rushing yards and touchdowns, Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon.

Gordon was one of three backs from the Big Ten on the list, which was the most of any conference. The list can be seen below in its entirety.

2014 Doak Walker Award Semifinalists

Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska: 204 carries for 1,319 yards and 17 touchdowns

Jay Ajayi, Boise State: 260 carries for 1,280 yards and 17 touchdowns

Javorius Allen, USC: 217 carries for 1,184 yards and 8 touchdowns

Cameron Artis-Payne, Auburn: 228 carries for 1,276 yards and 10 touchdowns

Matt Breida, Georgia Southern: 152 carries for 1,434 yards and 16 touchdowns

Tevin Coleman, Indiana: 214 carries for 1,678 yards and 12 touchdowns

James Conner, Pittsburgh: 250 carries for 1,562 yards and 21 touchdowns

Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin: 223 carries for 1,909 yards and 23 touchdowns

Devon Johnson, Marshall: 164 carries for 1,402 yards and 16 touchdowns

Duke Johnson, Miami: 185 carries for 1,343 yards and 10 touchdowns

Three finalists for the 2014 Doak Walker Award will be announced Monday, while the winner will be announced Dec. 11 during The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN.

Boston College running back Andre Williams won the award last season.