Complete List of Heisman Trophy Finalists Year by Year
The Most Prestigious Trophy in College Football
The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player in the United States. Since its inception in 1935, the trophy has been given to some of the game's greatest players, including Roger Staubach, Jim Brown, and Barry Sanders. The Heisman Trophy is voted on by a panel of over 900 sportswriters and broadcasters.
The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports. It is a symbol of excellence and achievement, and it is given to the player who has had the most outstanding season. Over the years, the Heisman Trophy has been awarded to some of the greatest players in college football. These players have gone on to have successful careers in the NFL, and they have helped to shape the game. Here is a list of the Heisman Trophy winners year by year:
2023 Heisman Trophy Finalists
The 2023 Heisman Trophy will be awarded on Saturday, December 12. The finalists for the award are:
- Caleb Williams, Quarterback, USC
- Max Duggan, Quarterback, TCU
- Stetson Bennett, Quarterback, Georgia
- J.J. McCarthy, Quarterback, Michigan
- C.J. Stroud, Quarterback, Ohio State
Past Heisman Trophy Winners
Here is a list of the Heisman Trophy winners year by year:
| Year | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Jay Berwanger | Chicago |
| 1936 | Larry Kelley | Yale |
| 1937 | Clint Frank | Yale |
| 1938 | Davey O'Brien | TCU |
| 1939 | Nile Kinnick | Iowa |
| 1940 | Tom Harmon | Michigan |
| 1941 | Bruce Smith | Minnesota |
| 1942 | Frank Sinkwich | Georgia |
| 1943 | Angelo Bertelli | Notre Dame |
| 1944 | Les Horvath | Ohio State |
| 1945 | Doc Blanchard | Army |
| 1946 | Glenn Davis | Army |
| 1947 | Johnny Lujack | Notre Dame |
| 1948 | Doak Walker | SMU |
| 1949 | Leon Hart | Notre Dame |
| 1950 | Vic Janowicz | Ohio State |
| 1951 | Dick Kazmaier | Princeton |
| 1952 | Billy Vessels | Oklahoma |
| 1953 | Johnny Lattner | Notre Dame |
| 1954 | Alan Ameche | Wisconsin |
| 1955 | Howard Cassady | Ohio State |
| 1956 | Paul Hornung | Notre Dame |
| 1957 | John David Crow | Texas A&M |
| 1958 | Pete Dawkins | Army |
| 1959 | Billy Cannon | LSU |
| 1960 | Joe Bellino | Navy |
| 1961 | Ernie Davis | Syracuse |
| 1962 | Terry Baker | Oregon State |
| 1963 | Roger Staubach | Navy |
| 1964 | John Huarte | Notre Dame |
| 1965 | Mike Garrett | USC |
| 1966 | Steve Spurrier | Florida |
| 1967 | Gary Beban | UCLA |
| 1968 | O.J. Simpson | USC |
| 1969 | Steve Owens | Oklahoma |
| 1970 | Jim Plunkett | Stanford |
| 1971 | Pat Sullivan | Auburn |
| 1972 | Johnny Rodgers | Nebraska |
| 1973 | John Cappelletti | Penn State |
| 1974 | Archie Griffin | Ohio State |
| 1975 | Archie Griffin | Ohio State |
| 1976 | Tony Dorsett | Pittsburgh |
| 1977 | Earl Campbell | Texas |
| 1978 | Billy Sims | Oklahoma |
| 1979 | Charles White | USC |
| 1980 | George Rogers | South Carolina |
| 1981 | Marcus Allen | USC |
| 1982 | Herschel Walker | Georgia |
| 1983 | Mike Rozier | Nebraska |
| 1984 | Doug Flutie | Boston College |
| 1985 | Bo Jackson | Auburn |
| 1986 | Vinny Testaverde | Miami |
| 1987 | Barry Sanders | Oklahoma State |
| 1988 | Andre Ware | Houston |
| 1989 | Anthony Thompson | Indiana |
| 1990 | Ty Detmer | Brigham Young |
| 1991 | Desmond Howard | Michigan |
| 1992 | Gino Torretta | Miami |
| 1993 | Charlie Ward | Florida State |
| 1994 | Rashaan Salaam | Colorado |
| 1995 | Eddie George | Ohio State |
| 1996 | Danny Wuerffel | Florida |
| 1997 | Charles Woodson | Michigan |
| 1998 | Ricky Williams | Texas |
| 1999 | Ron Dayne | Wisconsin |
| 2000 | Chris Weinke | Florida State |
| 2001 | Eric Crouch | Nebraska |
| 2002 | Carson Palmer | USC |
| 2003 | Jason White | Oklahoma |
| 2004 | Matt Leinart | USC |
| 2005 | Reggie Bush | USC |
| 2006 | Troy Smith | Ohio State |
| 2007 | Tim Tebow | Florida |
| 2008 | Sam Bradford | Oklahoma |
| 2009 | Mark Ingram | Alabama |
| 2010 | Cam Newton | Auburn |
| 2011 | Robert Griffin III | Baylor |
| 2012 | Johnny Manziel | Texas A&M |
| 2013 | Jameis Winston |
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