Looking into schools with strong football programs and it's got me wondering, does anyone know which college has produced the most Heisman trophy winners?
The University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California (USC) are currently tied for having the most Heisman winners, with 7 awardees each.
Here are the winners from the University of Notre Dame:
- Angelo Bertelli, 1943
- Johnny Lujack, 1947
- Leon Hart, 1949
- John Lattner, 1953
- Paul Hornung, 1956
- John Huarte, 1964
- Tim Brown, 1987
While winners from the University of Southern California (USC) include:
- Mike Garrett, 1965
- O.J. Simpson, 1968
- Charles White, 1979
- Marcus Allen, 1981
- Carson Palmer, 2002
- Matt Leinart, 2004
- Reggie Bush, 2005 (note that Reggie Bush voluntarily forfeited his Heisman Trophy in 2010)
Both colleges have very rich histories in college football, and their successful track records with the Heisman trophy substantiate their records.
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