Andre Williams (470), 5. This will be the first time since 1994 that six players were named as finalists for the famed stiff arm trophy, according to Chris Huston of In 2012, Manziel became the first freshman player to take home the Heisman. Manziel, meanwhile, is aiming to become just the second player to ever win the award twice. Winston (2,205), 2. ©2020 Verizon Media.

The crowd of college football superstars will be headlined by Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, who led the undefeated Seminoles to a berth in the BCS National Championship Game.

Winston threw for 3,820 yards and 38 touchdowns to break FBS records for passing yards and passing touchdowns by a freshman. Heisman Trophy 2013 voting results: Winston, McCarron, Lynch make up top 3While Winston ended up running away with the award, it is interesting to note how close the rest of the results were -- a mere 300 points separated McCarron from sixth place finisher Tre Mason, who snuck into the voting after a strong series of games down the stretch. Former Ohio State running back Votes were due on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m ET and the trio of finalists was revealed at 6 p.m. during a live edition of "SportsCenter" on ESPN.

His 10.9 yards per attempt was higher than all other FBS quarterbacks. A record-tying six finalists will be heading to the Big Apple for the presentation of the Heisman Trophy. McCarron, Johnny Manziel, Jordan Lynch and Tre Mason. The small margin that separated McCarron, Lynch, Williams, Manziel and Mason indicated a largely indistinctive field of candidates this season -- other than Winston, of course.Winston was left off of 115 ballots entirely, yet still won by the seventh largest margin ever. It is presented by the Heisman Trophy Trust in early December before the postseason bowl …

Heisman Trophy 2013 voting results: Winston, McCarron, Lynch make up top 3 The full results can be found right below.

Jordan Lynch (558), 4. Then he reminded them what he’s done to them before.Astros and Athletics brawl after Ramón Laureano hit with pitch As the A’s swept the Astros, benches cleared after Houston hit an Oakland better for the fifth time in the series.Messi’s bumbling and stumbling goal is the greatest sports highlight of 2020 I'm very relieved I will be able to continue my education at Florida State and I'm excited I can now get back to helping our team achieve its goals."

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Just days before the finalists were named, he learned that he "I want to thank my family, friends, coaches and teammates for standing by me during a difficult time," Winston said in a statement released through his attorney shortly after it was announced that he would not be facing charges." New York City is about to get a bit more crowded. AJ McCarron (704), 3. All rights reserved.Heisman Trophy 2013 Finalists: Jameis Winston, Johnny Manziel Among 6 Invited To New YorkThe 19-year-old Florida State quarterback led the Seminoles to an undefeated 13-0 record and a berth in the BCS National Championship Game.

Despite his stellar statistics, Winston's candidacy was nearly derailed by off-field issues. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. Jameis Winston made Heisman history on Saturday evening, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the award and the second consecutive redshirt freshman to receive college football's most coveted honor.Behind him, though, were five other candidates -- Andre Williams, A.J. His total passing yards ranked eight among all FBS quarterback in 2013 and his total passing touchdowns was second overall.