Hey everyone, a bit stressed out here; football is my life! I was pondering on something: which college football team has spawned the most Heisman trophy winners? Trying to go the distance here and it's important for me to choose a college that has a strong football legacy.
The University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California (USC) lead the pack in terms of producing the most Heisman Trophy winners, each with seven to their names.
Notre Dame's winners were Angelo Bertelli (1943), Johnny Lujack (1947), Leon Hart (1949), John Lattner (1953), Paul Hornung (1956), John Huarte (1964), and Tim Brown (1987).
At USC, the Heisman winners include Mike Garrett (1965), O.J. Simpson (1968), Charles White (1979), Marcus Allen (1981), Carson Palmer (2002), Matt Leinart (2004), and Reggie Bush in 2005, whose award was later vacated due to NCAA violations.
Highly successful football programs don't automatically guarantee personal success, however. It's also important that you feel a personal and academic fit with the school you choose, as college players also need to maintain their grades and balance their time. Best of luck with your future college and football journey!
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