Daniels Takes the Heisman 🏆

12/11/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

LSU QB Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman Trophy in Closest Race Since 2018

The 2023 Heisman Trophy was awarded to LSU QB Jayden Daniels Saturday night in New York. Daniels, who began his college career at Arizona State, became the second straight transfer quarterback to win the award. He’s also the fifth transfer to win the Heisman in the last seven seasons. Daniels led the Tigers to a 9-3 record while packaging one of the most decorated stat lines in college football history — 4,946 yards and 50 total touchdowns. He also led the nation in yards per game (412.2), an average of 70+ yards more than the next player.

“Thank you. This is a dream come true. I want to first give thanks to God, for all the glory… He blessed me with the talents and ability to get here. To Bo [Nix], Mike [Penix Jr.], Marvin [Harrison Jr.], you guys are amazing. I enjoy watching you all but the competition is never over. I look forward to seeing you guys on Sundays.” — Jayden Daniels Heisman Speech (Video)

2023 Heisman Voting

1. QB Jayden Daniels (LSU): 2,029 points

2. QB Michael Penix Jr. (WASH): 1,709 points

3. QB Bo Nix (ORE): 885 points

4. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (OSU): 352 points

Daniels garnered 503 1st-place votes out of the 927 total. Penix Jr. received 292 1st-place votes. It was actually the closest the Heisman vote has been since 2018.

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