As the 2025 winner will be crowned very soon, we've gone back and looked at the winners since 2000. You'll remember plenty of these names, from NFL quarterbacks to star offensive players. Who will be next? Let's take a look at these incredible college football players over the years who won the Heisman Trophy.

Heisman Trophy voters must do a better job of recognizing players other than quarterbacks. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez deserved more votes.

Since the Heisman Trophy debuted in 1935, running backs have received the honor more than any other position. Check out the historical breakdown now.

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss: Lacy ranks second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 20 after emerging as one of the sport's top breakout stars. The Missouri transfer is averaging five yards per carry and also has 25 receptions.

Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and Arch Manning are among the early names to watch for college football's top individual award next season, writes Kyle Wood.

Love's Heisman campaign was hatched over the summer as the star running back worked with an associate AD to come up with ideas.