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2025 Scholarship Offers (Updated 02/06/2025)

QB
Tavien St. Clair: 6'4" 207 lbs; Bellefontaine (OH) Bellefontaine

RB

Lamar "Bo" Jackson: 5'11" 188 lbs; Cleveland (OH) Villa Angela- St. Joseph
Isaiah West: 6'0 210 lbs; Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph's Prep

Anthony Rogers: 5'8" 190 lbs; Montgomery (AL) Carver

WR

Quincy Porter: 6'3" 190 lbs; Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic
Bodpgen Miller: 6'4 180 lbs; Mansfield (OH) Ontario

De'zie Jones: 6'0" 180 lbs; Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic
Phillip Bell: 6'2" 195 lbs; Mission Viejo (CA) Mission Viejo

TE

Nate Roberts: 6'4" 230 lbs; Washington (OK) Washington
Brody Lennon: 6'4 225 lbs; Gates Mills (OH) Gilmour Academy

OL
Carter Lowe: 6'5" 290 lbs; Toledo (OH) Whitmer
Jake Cook: 6'5 290 lb; Westerville (OH) Westerville North
Jayvon McFadden: 6'5" 270 lbs; Upper Marlboro (MD) Riverdale Baptist


DL

Maxwell Roy: 6'5" 265 lbs; Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph’s Prep
Jarquez Carter: 6'2" 280 lbs; Newberry (FL) Newberry
Trajen Odom: 6'5" 265lbs; Cary (NC) Panther Creek
Zion Grady: 6'4" 235 lbs; Enterprise (AL) Enterprise

Epi Sitanilei: 6'5" 225 lbs; Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco

LB

Eli Lee: 6'3" 215 lbs; Akron (OH) Hoban
Riley Pettijohn: 6'2" 205 lbs; McKinney (TX) McKinney
Tarvos "TJ" Alford: 6'2 215lbs; Ft. Pierce (FL) John Carroll


DB
Devin Sanchez: 6'2" 170 lbs; Houston (TX) North Shore
Cody Haddad: 6'1" 175lbs; Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius
Faheem Delane: 6'2" 184 lbs; Olney (MD) Good Counsel
DeShawn Stewart: 6'2" 185 lbs; Wayne (NJ) DePaul Catholic
Jordyn Woods: 6'3" 175 lbs; Cartersville (GA) Cartersville


Committed Elsewhere
Tiqwai Hayes: 5'10" 190 lbs; Aliquippa (PA) Aliquippa (Penn State)
Mason Short: 6'6" 285 lbs; Evans (GA) Evans (Georgia)
Waltez Clark: 6'2" 194 lbs; Tampa (FL) Plant (Florida)
Dallas Wilson: 6'3" 180 lbs; Tampa (FL) Tampa Tech (Oregon)
Ethan Barbour: 6'3" 220 lbs; Alpharetta (GA) Alpharetta (Georgia)
Dontrell Glover: 6'3" 293 lbs; Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes (Alabama)
DJ McClary: 6'2" 210 lbs; Jersey City (NJ) Snyder (Rutgers)
Tyler Redmond: 6'1" 165 lbs; Alpharetta (GA) Milton (Tennessee)
Solomon Thomas: 6'3" 280 lbs; Jacksonville (FL) Raines (Florida State)
Brandon Brown: 6'2" 285 lbs; Palm Bay (FL) Eau Gallie (Texas)
Eli Owens: 6'2" 230 lbs; Alcoa (TN) Alcoa (ttun)
Jett White: 6'2" 160 lbs; Miami (FL) Edison (Maryland Decommit)
Ethan Long: 6'2" 200 lbs; Greenwich (CT) Brunswick School (Notre Dame)
Christopher Burgess Jr.: 6'5" 240 lbs; Chicago (IL) Simeon (Notre Dame)
Bryce Underwood: 6'2" 200 lbs; Belleville (MI) Belleville (ttun)
Emaree Winston: 6'3" 230 lbs; Calhoun (GA) Calhoun (Texas)
Ari Watford: 6'5" 235 lbs; Norfolk (VA) Maury (Clemson)
Elijah Melendez: 6'2" 225 lbs; Kissimmee (FL) Osceola (Auburn)
Amare Adams: 6'3" 275 lbs; Lake City (SC) Lake City (Clemson)
Elijah "Bo" Barnes: 6'1" 220 lbs; Dallas (TX) Skyline (Texas)
Ryan Montgomery: 6'3" 200 lbs; Findlay (OH) Findlay (Georgia)
Jordon Davison: 5'11" 210 lbs; Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (Oregon)
Marquise Davis: 6' 190 lbs; Cleveland Heights (OH) Cleveland Heights (Mizzou)
Avery Gach: 6'5" 265 lbs; Franklin (MI) Groves (ttun)
Micah DeBose: 6'5" 315 lbs; Prichard (AL) Vigor (Alabama)
Mariyon Dye: 6'5" 235lbs; Elkhart (IN) Elkhart (Tennessee)
Anthony Sacca: 6'3" 225 lbs; Philadelphia (PA) St. Josephs (Notre Dame)
Justin Hill: 6'4" 215 lbs; Cincinnati (OH) Winton Woods (Alabama)
Dorian Brew: 6'2" 185 lbs; Conroe (TX) Conroe (Oregon)
Mark Zackery: 6'0" 160 lbs; Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis (Notre Dame)
Tory Blaylock: 5'10" 175 lbs; Humble (TX) Atascocita (Oklahoma)
Talyn Taylor: 6'1" 180 lbs; Geneva (IL) Geneva (Georgia)
Bear Tenney: 6'5" 230 lbs; Lehi (UT) Lehi (Nebraska Decommit)
Luka Gilbert: 6'7" 225 lbs; Cincinnati (OH) Lakota West (Miami, FL)
Brock Schott: 6'3" 215lbs; Leo (IN) Leo (Miami, FL)
Kaden Strayhorn: 6'3" 290 lbs; Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy (ttun)
Matty Augustine: 6'7" 285 lbs; Greenwich (CT) Brunswick School (Notre Dame)
Douglas Utu: 6'6" 300 lbs; Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman (Oregon)
Trent Wilson: 6'3" 270 lbs; Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy (Oklahoma)
Landon Rink: 6'2" 260 lbs; Cypress (TX) Cy-Fair (Texas A&M)
Javion Hilson: 6'5" 230 lbs; Cocoa (FL) Cocoa (Missouri)
Nathaniel Marshall: 6'4" 265 lbs; Oak Park (IL) Fenwick (ttun)
Isaiah Gibson: 6'5" 250lbs; Warner Robins (GA) Warner Robins (Georgia)
Jahmir Joseph: 6' 175 lbs; Montvale (NJ) St. Josephs (Penn State)
Vernell Brown III: 5'11" 170 lbs; Orlando (FL) Jones (Florida)
DJ Pickett: 6'2" 170 lbs; Tampa (FL) Zephyrhills (LSU)
Jayvan Boggs: 6'1" 190 lbs; Cocoa (FL) Cocoa (Florida St.)
Messiah Delhomme: 6'1" 196 lbs; Newport News (VA) Warwick (Maryland)
Blake Woodby: 5'11" 180 lbs; Baltimore (MD) St. Frances (Auburn)
Andrew Marsh: 6'0" 170 lbs; Katy (TX) Jordan (ttun)
Josh Petty: 6'5" 265 lbs; Roswell (GA) Fellowship Christian School (Georgia Tech)
Brandon Caesar: 6'4" 250 lbs; Cleveland Heights (OH) Cleveland Heights (West Virginia)
Trey McNutt: 6'0" 180 lbs; Cleveland (OH) Shaker Heights (Oregon)
Jontae Gilbert: 6'1" 175 lbs; Atlanta (GA) Douglass (Georgia)
Chad Gasper: 5'11" 195 lbs; Katy (TX) Jordan (Florida)
Deondrae Riden: 5'11" 190 lbs; Desoto (TX) Desoto (Texas A&M)
Donovan Johnson: 6'0" 205 lbs; Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy (ttun)
Rowan Byrne: 6'6" 295 lbs; New Rochelle (NY) Iona Prep (Clemson)
Max Granville: 6'4" 215 lbs; Sugar Land (TX) FT. Bend Christian Academy (Penn St.)
Myron Charles: 6'4" 295 lbs; Port Charlotte (FL) Port Charlotte (Texas)
Jaylen Williams: 6'6" 265 lbs; Palatine (IL) Palatine (ttun Decommit, Wisconsin)
Joshua Moore: 6'4" 195 lbs; Pembroke Pines (FL) West Broward (Florida)
Daylan McCutcheon: 6'0" 160 lbs; Lucas (TX) Lovejoy (Texas)
Kaliq Lockett: 6'2" 175lbs; Sachse (TX) Sachse (Texas)
Weston Port: 6'1" 215 lbs; San Juan Capistrano (CA) San Juan Hills (UCLA)
Mantrez Walker: 6'1" 210 lbs; Buford (GA) Buford (ttun decommit, Colorado)
Tavion Wallace: 6'1" 200 lbs; Jessup (GA) Wayne County (Arkansas)
Jayden Shelton: 6'1" 200 lbs; Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff (Arkansas)
Nasir Wyatt: 6'2" 200 lbs; Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (Oregon)
Emmanuel Karmo: 6'3" 225lbs; Minneapolis (MN) Robbinsdale Cooper (Minnesota)
Chuck McDonald III: 6'1" 180 lbs; Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (Alabama)
Devin Williams: 5'11" 170 lbs; Buford (GA) Buford (Auburn)
Kevyn Humes: 5'11" 175 lbs; Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy (Maryland)
Jadyn Hudson: 6'1" 170 lbs; Pittsburg (CA) Pittsburg (UCLA)
Daryus Dixson: 6'0" 180 lbs; Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (Penn St.)
Kainoa Winston: 6'0" 180 lbs; Washington (DC) Gonzaga (ttun)
Cameron Miller: 5'11" 165 lbs; Atco (NJ) Winslow Township (Wisconsin)
Alex Graham: 6'1" 170 lbs; Detroit (MI) Cass Tech (USC)
Michael Fasusi: 6'6" 290 lbs; Lewisville (TX) Lewisville (Oklahoma)
Preston Bowman: 6'0" 190 lbs; Pickerington (OH) Pickerington North (Kentucky)
Malik Autry: 6'5" 320 lbs; Opelika (AL) Opelika (Auburn)
Dakorien Moore: 5'11" 182 lbs; Duncanville (TX) Duncanville (Oregon)
Damien Shanklin: 6'4" 230 lbs; Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central (LSU)
Jonah Williams: 6'3" 200 lbs; Galveston (TX) Ball (Texas)
Naeshaun Montgomery: 6'3" 175 lbs; West Palm Beach (FL) Cardinal Newman (Florida)
Onis Konanbanny: 6'2" 170 lbs; Columbia (SC) Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Florida)
Jaime Ffrench: 6'1" 175 lbs; Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin (Texas)
Damola Ajidahun: 6'6" 290 lbs; Duluth (GA) Duluth (South Carolina)
Jerome Myles: 6'2" 205 lbs; Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (Texas A&M)
Malachi Toney: 5’9” 165 lbs; Ft. Lauderdale (FL) American Heritage (Miami, Fla)
Byron Louis: 6'1" 200 lbs; Ft. Lauderdale (FL) American Heritage (Florida)
Ousmane Kromah: 6'1" 201 ibs; Leesburg (GA) Lee County (Florida St.)
Zelus Hicks: 6'1" 180 lbs; Lilburn (GA) Parkview (Texas)
Brandon Finney: 6'2" 185 lbs: Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh School (Oregon)
Alai Kalaniuvalu: 6'4" 300 lbs; Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman (BYU)
James Johnson: 5'10" 181 lbs; Douglasville (GA) Douglas County (USC)
Isaiah Campbell: 6'5" 265 lbs; Durham (NC) Southern Durham (Clemson Decommit)
Mario Nash Jr.: 6'5" 285 lbs; De Kalb (MS) Kemper County (Florida St.)
Julian "JuJu" Lewis: 6'1" 175 lbs; Carrollton (GA) Carrollton (Colorado)
Zach Weeks: 6'3" 215 lbs; Watkinsville (GA) Oconee County (LSU)
Zahir Mathis: 6'6" 225 lbs; Philadelphia (PA) Imhotep Institute (Maryland)
London Merritt: 6'3" 230 lbs; College Park (GA) Woodward Academy (Colorado)
Peter Langi: 6'6" 330 lbs; San Bruno (CA) Archbishop Riordan (Washington)
Brady Hart: 6'5" 195 lbs; Cocoa (FL) Cocoa (ttun Decommit, Texas A&M)
David Sanders Jr.: 6'6 265 lbs; Charlotte (NC) Providence Day (Tennessee)
Chaz Coleman: 6'5" 225 lbs; Warren (OH) Warren G. Harding (Penn St.)
Na'eem Offord: 6'1" 180 lbs; Birmingham (AL) Parker (Oregon)
Aydan West: 6'0" 184 lbs; Gaithersburg (MD) Quince Orchard (Michigan St.)
Winston Watkins Jr.: 5'10" 172 lbs; Fort Myers (FL) IMG Academy (Ole Miss)
Landon Pace: 6'2" 200 lbs; St. Louis (MO) St Louis University (Wyoming)
Madden Faraimo: 6'3" 210 lbs; San Juan Capistrano (CA) J Serra Catholic (Notre Dame)
Jahkeem Stewart: 6'6" 270 lbs; New Orleans (LA) St.; Augustine (USC)
Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng: 6'0" 205 lbs; Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy (ttun)
Kamryn Jones: 6'2" 190 lbs; Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco
Edward Coleman: 6'0" 190 lbs; Savannah (GA) Calvary Day
Donovan Murph: 6'2" 180 lbs; Columbia (SC) Irmo (South Carolina)
Christian Pierce: 6'0" 215 lbs; Chicago (IL) Brother Rice
Raycine Guillory: 5'10" 180 lbs; Aledo (TX) Aledo (Utah)

IUPUI at #19 tOSU: Tuesday, January 18, 7 PM on BTN

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Sophomore guard Eugene Brown had a career night scoring the ball, pouring in 14 points before all was said and done, and Louisiana transfer Cedric Russell tied his season-high mark of 12 points against the Jaguars. Jimmy Sotos finished with seven points and nine assists, his most in both categories as a Buckeye, and big man Joey Brunk showed a decent account of himself as well in the most minutes he’s played since mid-November (13).

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PF Harrison Hookfin (Official Thread)

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“It took me 100 percent by surprise, I had no idea it was coming,” Hookfin said. “Once he started, kind of towards the end of what he was saying I kind of got a hint of it but I didn’t want to get my hopes up. But then he said it, and a lot of emotions went over me, I really couldn’t believe it. It really didn’t hit me until I got home, I was by myself, and I was really thankful for that moment. But yeah, I had no idea about it.”

It didn’t take long for Hookfin to break the news to his parents, who were in attendance for the game and stayed afterwards to see their son. The revelation might have had a delayed impact on Hookfin himself, but the emotions were more immediate for his family members.

“I went up there and I told them and they were very, very thankful,” Hookfin said. “They couldn’t believe it just like I couldn’t, my mom cried a little bit. It’s a lot of emotions, it’s one of those things that in the moment you can’t believe it, then it hits you later.”

For Hookfin, becoming a scholarship player is an obvious acknowledgement of the work he’s put in for the program and just how far he’s come as a player. But beyond that, the effect of a scholarship is a tangible one for Hookfin and his family.

“It has a huge impact on me financially. … With basketball I’m not able to have a job, so I’ve had to do a lot of saving of my own money over the past years and years, a lot of budgeting and a lot of saying no to going out and eating and saying no to a lot of things just so I can budget and do my own expenses so I can survive,” Hookfin said. “This has helped me and my family out tremendously, so I’m very, very thankful.”

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Official Opt-Out Thread 2021-2022 Bowl Season

The media would have had his head and I'm not even talking Birmingham media. They may have tried to go back to 1843. Following this author's thought process, the NIL dealers better have some language in there saying you will play in bowl/playoff game or forfeit money. And the players better have some bonus money in their contract if they make the CFP or NY6 games.

I agree. It makes sense for the NIL dealers to a have financial incentive for the player to complete the season/bowl game. It could be something similar to what I believe some have now with a void the contract clause if the player transfers to another school, etc.

In addition, the bowls should provide these players with an insurance policy for loss of potential NFL income due to an injury in their bowl game.
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247/Rivals/etc National and Regional Rankings

After signing the #1 overall prospect in the country, CB Travis Hunter, Jackson State just got a commitment from the #44 overall prospect in the country, WR Kevin Coleman. Deion Sanders making some historic signings at an FCS school.

This is exactly what I was doing on NCAA 14 (I cannot wait for the new one BTW)
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Seats at the Schott?

Greetings! Double OSU alumnus here, currently stuck living in That State Up North (booooooo, although I'm moving back to my native NW Ohio soon). I haven't visited campus since an early-season 2012 football game, and I haven't been to a men's hoops game in even longer. I'm looking to take my Dad to the Maryland game on Feb. 6, and I'm just wondering if I should drop a few hundy on decent seats, or if it'd be possible for us to move down from the nosebleeds. Any insight is greatly appreciated! Go BUCKS!!! Ohio State Buckeyes block O.jpg

Bowl Games Thread

College football: Top 10 most important wins from bowl season

1. ROSE BOWL
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FINAL SCORE: Ohio State 48, Utah 45

From a pure entertainment perspective, this was easily the best game of bowl season. We can definitively put the “Ohio State didn’t care” narrative to rest. The Buckeyes that did take the field following a rash of opt outs played their hearts out to win in a prestigious bowl. Jaxon Smith-Njigba shattered bowl game records with an outstanding performance. Young receivers like Marvin Harrison Jr. emerged as potential future stars. This game allowed Ohio State fans to turn an eye towards the future, one which is incredibly bright. If it can get the defense sorted — and new coordinator Jim Knowles absolutely should — then Ohio State should be in the national championship conversation next year.

4. PEACH BOWL
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 30: Drew Beesley #86 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a sack during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 30, 2021 in Atlanta,
FINAL SCORE: Michigan State 31, Pittsburgh 21

The Peach Bowl proved two things that are crucial for the future of Michigan State football: One, that the Spartans can win without Kenneth Walker and two, that this year was not a fluke. Mel Tucker is the real deal. This is Michigan State’s biggest postseason accomplishment since the Big Ten title in 2015. Sure, the Panthers were missing some pieces. So was Michigan State. With Payton Thorne back and running back transfer Jalen Berger headed to East Lansing, it could be time to buy stock in this program.

Entire article: https://247sports.com/college/ohio-...-wins-from-bowl-season-180477009/#180477009_7

Just sayin': Jalen Berger might not be Kenneth Walker 2.0:

Coming out of Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, NJ, Berger was a four star running back and was ranked fifteenth nationally among running backs in the 2020 class by 247 Sports. Berger had offers to play at schools like Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Ultimately, he committed to play football at the University of Wisconsin for head coach Paul Chryst.

There were flashes that Berger could become the lead-back as he finished with 60 carries for 301 yards and two touchdowns, which led the Badgers. Against the Michigan Wolverines, Berger finished the game as the Badgers lead rusher with 15 carries for 88 yards and one touchdown.

Fast-forward to now and Berger finished the 2021 season with only 88 yards and he’s headed for East Lansing, Mich. seeking a new opportunity. This year, freshman running back Braelon Allen became the Badgers’ biggest threat in the backfield as he rushed for 1,109 yards and averaged 7.1 yards per rush.

Entire article: https://www.si.com/college/ucf/college-football-news/berger-michigan-state
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Ryan Stamper (Director of Player Development)

I found it and at least one of the sources of speculation about needing a refresh in the S&C department.

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/the-situational/2022/01/128423/21-below

It seems plausible to me that Marroti isn’t on the same level of excellence without Meyer, and either way I think it’s possible that his style just might not be connecting with players as effectively these days.
I wholeheartedly agree that some of the heat being applied to both lines lack of push and toughness had some how missed Marotti from what I saw. I’ll def be interested if any change in this area is made.
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Major programs with most individual player awards

Updated for these 2021 awards.

Walter Camp POY (Kenneth Walker III, Sparty), Doak Walker RB (Walker, Sparty), Biletnikoff Receiver (Jordan Addison, Pitt), Outland Interior Lineman (Jordan Davis, Georgia), Davey O'Brien QB (Bryce Young, Bama), Ray Guy Punter (Matt Arraiza, San Diego St), Thorpe DB (Coby Bryant, Cincy), Lou Groza PK (Jake Moody, TTUN), Bednarik Defensive (Jordan Davis Georgia), Nagurski Defensive (Will Anderson, Bama), Mackey TE (Trey McBride, Colo St), Maxwell POY (Young, Bama), Wuerrfel (Isaiah Sanders, Stanford), Rimington Center (Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa), Unitas Golden Arm (Kenny Pickett, Pitt), Hendricks DE (Aidan Hutchinson, TTUN), Butkus LB (Nakibe Dean, Georgia), Campbell Academic (Charlie Kolar, Iowa St), Heisman (Young, Bama), Manning (TBA), Lott Impact (Hutchinson, TTUN), Lowe's CLASS (Kenny Pickett, Pitt), Lombardi (Hutchinson, TTUN)

2021 summary so far: 4 for Bama (3 for Young, 1 got Anderson); 4 for TTUN (3 for Hutchinson, 1 for Moody); 3 for Pitt (2 for Pickett, 1 for Addison); 3 for Georgia: (2 for Davis, 1 for Dean); 2 for Sparty (Walker); 1 each for Iowa, San Diego St, Colorado St, Iowa St, Stanford, and Cincy.

2021 not awarded yet - Manning

Award1st yrtOSUOklaTexUSCNebNDBamaPSUFlaFSUTTUNUGALSUWiscAubUCLAClemMiamIowa
Heisman19357726374133322231021
Maxwell19374343175731221111032
Outland19464531946100021222024
W. Camp19674436343212211130020
Lombardi19706331552202212020010
O'Brien19811520102233001011222
Butkus19852411134202121001110
Thorpe19862322002012113110011
Unitas198701 13123013001101120
Doak Walker19901041003100110500001
Campbell19902020201130011000110
Groza199210 00000014110002011
Nagurski19932220112000111000120
Bednarik19931101112400122000020
Biletnikoff19941101013100102000000
Tatupu19971100000000000000000
Rimington20003000103111101110011
Mackey20000101010021100001112
Guy200010 10000010010100000
Hendricks20021020001100220000200
Manning20040221001011002010200
Lott200410 00011100211112001
Wuerffel20051211011010001000000
Lowe's CLASS20081000110110100010000


Award TotalstOSUOklaTexUSCNebNDBamaPSUFlaFSUTTUNUGALSUWiscAubUCLAClemMiamIowa
Total Categories Won211616141314191514121615171011981510
Tot # Of Awards Won47453529303948282325232124161712112416

Note - I only did this for these 19 teams.

Note - No longer counting O'Brien's that went to Earl Campbell in '77, Billy Sims in '78 (It was basically a SWC award until 1980, Singletary won in '79 and '80, then in '81 it was changed to strictly a QB award)

Note - removed 2005 Heisman
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