The USC Trojans have had eight different players win the Heisman trophy, which is the most of any college football program.
Reggie Bush forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010 after an NCAA investigation revealed he accepted impermissible cash benefits while he was at USC. However, in 2024, Bush’s Heisman status was reinstated after the collapse of the NCAA amateur model.
With the return of Bush’s Heisman, USC now has eight total Heisman winners, which puts it alone atop the list of most successful Heisman schools. Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Notre Dame all have seven winners each.
Most Heisman Winners By School
| School | Heisman Winners | Most Recent Heisman (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| USC | 8 | Caleb Williams (2022) |
| Oklahoma | 7 | Kyler Murray (2018) |
| Ohio State | 7 | Troy Smith (2006) |
| Notre Dame | 7 | Tim Brown (1987) |
| Alabama | 4 | Bryce Young (2021) |
| LSU | 3 | Jayden Daniels (2023) |
| Florida State | 3 | Jameis Winston (2013) |
| Auburn | 3 | Cam Newton (2010) |
| Florida | 3 | Tim Tebow (2007) |
| Nebraska | 3 | Eric Crouch (2001) |
| Michigan | 3 | Charles Woodson (1997) |
| Army | 3 | Pete Dawkins (1958) |
USC Heisman Trophy Winners
- Mike Garrett (1965)
- O.J. Simpson (1968)
- Charles White (1979)
- Marcus Allen (1981)
- Carson Palmer (2002)
- Matt Leinart (2004)
- Reggie Bush (2005)
- Caleb Williams (2022)
Oklahoma Heisman Trophy Winners
- Billy Vessels (1952)
- Steve Owens (1969)
- Billy Sims (1978)
- Jason White (2003)
- Sam Bradford (2008)
- Baker Mayfield (2017)
- Kyler Murray (2018)
Ohio State Heisman Trophy Winners
- Les Horvath (1944)
- Vic Janowicz (1950)
- Howard Cassady (1955)
- Archie Griffin (1974)
- Archie Griffin (1975)
- Eddie George (1995)
- Troy Smith (2006)
Notre Dame Heisman Trophy Winners
- Angelo Bertelli (1943)
- John Lujack (1947)
- Leon Hart (1949)
- John Lattner (1953)
- Paul Hornung (1956)
- John Huarte (1964)
- Tim Brown (1987)
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