But as the list below suggests, it certainly helps when you play for a powerhouse program.
Three of the game's most storied programs—Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC—top the nation with a remarkable seven Heisman Trophy winners each. History-rich Oklahoma, which saw quarterback Sam Bradford take home the trophy in 2008, is next with five trophies.
The complete list of Heisman wins by school follows:
Heisman Trophy Winners by School
Notre Dame: 7Ohio State: 7 (Note: Though Ohio State has won seven trophies, the school has just six winners, as Archie Griffin won the award twice)
USC: 7
Oklahoma: 5
Army: 3
Florida: 3
Michigan: 3
Nebraska: 3
Auburn: 3
Florida State: 2
Georgia: 2
Miami: 2
Navy: 2
Texas: 2
Texas A&M: 2
Wisconsin: 2
Yale: 2
Baylor: 1
BYU: 1
Boston College: 1
Colorado: 1
Chicago: 1
Houston: 1
Iowa: 1
LSU: 1
Minnesota: 1
Oklahoma State: 1
Oregon State: 1
Penn State: 1
Pittsburgh: 1
Princeton: 1
South Carolina: 1
SMU: 1
Stanford: 1
Syracuse: 1
TCU: 1
UCLA: 1


