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The Heisman Archive

Every Heisman Trophy
winner, from 1935 to today

Explore every Heisman Trophy winner, revisit the seasons that defined college football history, and discover the players, schools, and performances behind the award.

: 91Winners
: 1935Established
: 41Schools
: 8Positions

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1959 Heisman Trophy winner

Billy Cannon

RB · Senior · LSU

Billy Cannon won the 1959 Heisman Trophy as a Senior RB at LSU. In the SEC, LSU finished 9-2 and ranked #3 in the AP Poll.

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598 YDS

9 TD

9–2 RECORD

#3 AP POLL

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					Key stats
1959	Billy Cannon	RB	LSU	SEC	598 YDS 9 TD	9-2
1958	Pete Dawkins	RB	Army	Independent	—	8-0-1
1957	John David Crow	RB	Texas A&M	Southwest	562 YDS 6 TD	8-2-1
1956	Paul Hornung	QB	Notre Dame	Independent	917 YDS 6 TD 420 RUSH YDS	2-8
1955	Howard Cassady	RB	Ohio State	Big Ten	958 YDS 15 TD	7-2
1954	Alan Ameche	FB	Wisconsin	Big Ten	641 YDS 9 TD	7-2
1953	John Lattner	RB	Notre Dame	Independent	—	9-0-1
1952	Billy Vessels	RB	Oklahoma	Big Seven	1,072 YDS 18 TD	8-1-1
1951	Dick Kazmaier	RB	Princeton	Independent	—	9-0
1950	Vic Janowicz	RB	Ohio State	Big Ten	—	6-3

Schools with the most Heisman winners

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USC 8 winners 2

Oklahoma 7 winners 3

Ohio State 7 winners 4

Notre Dame 7 winners

Heisman Trophy guide

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

What the Heisman Trophy is

The Heisman Trophy is college football’s top individual award, presented annually since 1935 to the most outstanding player in the United States. Winners are chosen by a national panel of media voters, living former winners, and a fan vote.

By the numbers

Most recent winner: Fernando Mendoza (2025, Indiana, QB).
USC leads all programs with 8 winners.
Running backs account for 44 awards and quarterbacks 39.
Independent programs have produced 21 winners.

Using this archive

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Heisman watch context

Position trends, school history, and recent results are the baseline for candidate research. This archive is a historical record, not a sportsbook odds board.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Heisman Trophy?

The Heisman Trophy is awarded each season to the most outstanding player in NCAA football. FantasyHQ’s archive at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/heisman lists every winner from 1935 through 2025 with school, position, and key stats.

Who won the Heisman Trophy most recently?

Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy for Indiana as a QB. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/heisman.

Which school has the most Heisman Trophy winners?

USC leads FantasyHQ’s Heisman archive with 8 winners. Filter by school on https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/heisman.

Where can I follow Heisman watch and candidates?

FantasyHQ’s Heisman page is a winners-and-history board for Heisman watch context — recent winners, position trends, and school history. Pair it with CFB Stat Leaders and rankings. It is not a Heisman odds or sportsbook board. Start at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/heisman.

Do more quarterbacks or running backs win the Heisman?

In FantasyHQ’s 1935–2025 archive, running backs (including HB/FB) account for 44 winners and quarterbacks 39. Filter by position on the Heisman page to explore either group.

How often is the Heisman history page updated?

Winners update when a new Heisman Trophy is recorded. This page was last labeled Aug 24, 2026.