The 2023 Heisman Trophy has been awarded to Jayden Daniels, a quarterback from LSU. Daniels, who transferred from Arizona State, won the Heisman in a close race ahead of Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix. He received 503 first-place votes and thanked various individuals in his acceptance speech. Jayden Daniels' win marks the fifth Heisman winner in the last seven years who was a transfer. LSU coach Brian Kelly, who joined the team in 2023, now has his first Heisman winner. The 2023 Heisman race was notable for its unpredictability and the impact of transfer quarterbacks.
Oregon sophomore QB Ty Thompson has officially put his name into the portal this morning.
Oregon third-year QB Ty Thompson has officially entered the transfer portal. Former top 100 prospect who's expected to have a robust transfer market. https://t.co/frJjV0wI5s https://t.co/wu1obSBlkL
Quality Quarterbacks remain in the transfer portal👀 https://t.co/gk3o6PM232
"A generation ago, all 3 of the nation’s best quarterbacks would have run out their eligibility as cautionary tales of bad fits, injury cases or unfulfilled potential." @edsbs and @HollyAnderson on how the transfer portal can allow David to become Goliath: https://t.co/L6tsJ1ri27
Jayden Daniels Hits NYC Hot Spot For Celebratory Dinner After Heisman Win | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/m1lw150glY
What’s next for Jayden Daniels? A decision about LSU’s bowl game, then maybe being a first-round draft pick. https://t.co/VXyYALAivk
Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers were named first-team All-Americans by the FWAA.
The transfer portal allows Dillon Gabriel, Trevor Etienne and other college stars to cash in and secure their financial futures. Good for them!!! Here's my column: https://t.co/mWvL5ZgEKo
I ranked the 10 Heisman winners of the 4-team Playoff era, and buddy, the "Jayden Daniels didn't win a meaningful game" crowd is gonna hate this: https://t.co/lGv3EjRQY6
JAYDEN DANIELS Wins the Heisman! First Round Draft Pick Next?!+ @TheChadWithrow, @NateBoyer37 & @coachbrucepearl join the show! https://t.co/RM1wPW5fnt
NEW - Looking ahead to 2024 Heisman Trophy favorites, plus weekend portal, recruiting moves https://t.co/S75tpFlUNI
Looking ahead to 2024 Heisman Trophy favorites, plus weekend portal, recruiting moves @Manny_Navarro https://t.co/jOjxcdH4Cn
Jayden Daniels takes home the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. We discuss now on Robby & @joerexrode on @1025TheGame https://t.co/ltmk1Prcrn
My Heisman Trophy ballot explained: https://t.co/pS1VjSd2TB
With three of this year's Heisman finalist (finally) out of eligibility, another likely to be a top-five draft pick, and last year's winner also expected to be off the NFL, the 2024 race looks wide open. https://t.co/JLCvhABPku
Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels' draft stock is on the rise 📈 @JayGlazer has more ⬇️ https://t.co/QWdhOdk8r8
Jayden Daniels wins closest Heisman Trophy race since 2018 ahead of Michael Penix Jr. https://t.co/58PXbAYwaw https://t.co/8Af1KXyTUY
This was an unpredictable Heisman race in 2023. This year's race bucked traditional pacing, and no fewer than five players made their mark with campaigns for college football's highest individual honor. We analyze, starting with Jayden Daniels ⤵️ https://t.co/XYJpMwfdYQ https://t.co/38GteY6EyN
This is wild. There are way too many Heisman voters. The list of who is a Heisman voter needs to be shrunk down to only the best experts in the sport. Who voted for Jordan Travis, Jalen Milroe, Ollie Gordon or JJ McCarthy for FIRST PLACE Heisman?? They're great players, but… https://t.co/dhxg0j80ld
People are actually criticizing the #Heisman voters for selecting Jayden Daniels, who easily had the best season and showed all year he was the nation's best player. The criticism is for the "team's lack of success." Huh? #LSU is 9-3 and ranked 13th. Lack of success?
Jayden Daniels’ eye-popping stats enough in a season short on Heisman moments https://t.co/lITtNZYcHJ
Jayden Daniels was too good to be overlooked, even while his team fell from the spotlight. https://t.co/QLnjjg6jnx
Jayden Daniels should be a top __ pick in the NFL Draft: Create your own mock drafts⬇️ https://t.co/swpkMnFALg https://t.co/6eBk6nfVi4
Enjoyed @30for30’s “The Great Heisman Race of 1997” last night. Will never forget Peyton Manning eating at my dad’s restaurant in NY the week of the ceremony and signing this for my brother and me. We were convinced he would win. https://t.co/xn2LxnsLC5
Explanation of my Heisman vote for Jayden Daniels included here in our Heisman blog. https://t.co/OKhC5mnL3j
DeVonta Smith had a WR in the top 3 on his Heisman Trophy ballot — but not the one you might think. More here: https://t.co/PBhRzgsRJD
LSU's Jayden Daniels after winning 2023 Heisman Trophy: "To Bo, Mike and Marvin, you guys are amazing. I enjoy watching y'all, but the competition is never over. I look forward to seeing you guys on Sundays" https://t.co/8mr1vrMbao https://t.co/oAeiMV6Exv
Thing I like most about the reigning Heisman Trophy winner is how hard Jayden Daniels plays. Some will see it as a detriment because of his slight frame. He'll take some hits at the next level. But he has no fear in the pocket or when he takes off to run. He'll get tough yards.
#2023HeismanOdds The Sharks set the line and nailed the top four! Jayden Daniels, LSU QB: -1400 (bet $10 to win $10.71 total) ✅ Michael Penix Jr., Washington QB: 900 (bet $10 to win $100 total) Bo Nix, Oregon QB: 2200 (bet $10 to win $230 total) Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio… https://t.co/C6Rt4YqwDW
Man, the 1997 Heisman 30 for 30 is just a relentless avalanche of nostalgia Of course, I was probably the only 9-year-old setting up chairs and a podium in his basement to reenact the Heisman ceremony
Sapakoff: How Heisman voting works in South Carolina, and my ballot https://t.co/SiAedkj4xZ
Live from New York, @RabalaisAdv and I recapped Jayden Daniels becoming LSU's third Heisman winner, how he got here and his life-changing night. 📺: https://t.co/BiwmHch58U https://t.co/oJHN14Yqkw
Jayden Daniels always feels calm in the biggest moments. This was, somehow, no different. On the night he won the Heisman Trophy: https://t.co/TqTvvIkhBN
Jayden Daniels always feels calm in the biggest moments. This was, somehow, no different. On the night he won the Heisman Trophy: https://t.co/4Z6vbNw5cd
Jayden Daniels’ Arizona State teammates after he announced his transfer: “Clear his sh*t out. He sucks anyways.” Since this statement was uttered, ASU has won 6 games and lost 18. While, Daniels has won 19 and lost 7. Not only that, but he is now a Heisman Trophy winner and a… https://t.co/f0FEykzoIj
Not my intention to criticize Jayden's Heisman speech. He is not a person given to flowery statements. Gets to the point. But he included EVERYONE. His mention of Greg Brooks was especially thoughtful. He prepared for the moment like he does for a game. Congratulations, JD.
Explaining my Heisman ballot and why I went Penix-Daniels-Odunze ... and no Nix. https://t.co/4ulFoNNcrf
Brian Kelly joins Urban Meyer, Art Briles, and Bobby Petrino as coaches in the 21st century to have a Heisman winner on a team with three or more losses. https://t.co/jSG3hqN2Xd
Brian Kelly joins Art Briles and Bobby Petrino as the only coaches in the 21st century to have Heisman winner on a team with three or more losses. https://t.co/AwBlPHjslM
Nearly two years ago, a Herm Edwards-recruited QB had his Arizona State teammates clearing out his locker on Instagram, calling him a loser because he entered the portal. Tonight, that QB won the Heisman for LSU. https://t.co/ot278XODX1
While it was a fairly close victory for Daniels (328 points), he was named on 90.46% of #Heisman ballots, the seventh-most all time. And he received 75.91% of possible points, 13th highest all time. #LSU
Three surprise players earned exactly one Heisman Trophy first-place vote https://t.co/YKIGGMbDdp
This is an interesting graphic. Penix received the most votes in the two regions where he played college football. Daniels received the most votes everywhere else. https://t.co/YNnZmTPkUk
We can all learn from this years @HeismanTrophy finalists--their humility could be recognized by a NYC tourist & should be emulated by all athletes, young and old. My thoughts from the 2023 Heisman Trophy, won by Jayden Daniels. https://t.co/6pnSbnH44L
We can all learn from this years @HeismanTrophy finalists--their humility could be recognized by a NYC tourist & should be emulated by all athletes, young and old. My thoughts from the 2023 Heisman Trophy, won by Jayden Daniels. https://t.co/6pnSbnH44L
UW's only other finalist, Steve Emtman, won a national championship weeks after finishing fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1991. Likewise, Michael Penix Jr. — and his brothers — have an opportunity to avenge a loss with a lasting win: https://t.co/BCrySgI0aI
“This is wild.” LSU’s Jayden Daniels gave a heartfelt Heisman acceptance speech https://t.co/lQvHwfxbkU
Knew it all along. Congrats to Jayden Daniels and @LSUfootball on being awarded the @HeismanTrophy for an incredible offensive season!! It’s been a lot of fun covering JD5 since he was a Freshman in Tempe. Good luck young man next stop #NFLbrotherhood #GeauxTigers #ForksUp
Since Jayden Daniels won the Heisman an hour ago, I have seen Jets, Patriots and Raiders fans say he’s their future quarterback. One of them has to be right…right?
Some Nut Job Really Gave J.J. McCarthy a First Place Heisman Vote https://t.co/FSxB1O3LzL https://t.co/noqroguLHP
never forget how ASU players reacted to Jayden Daniels transferring in 2022 guess who just won the Heisman? https://t.co/dIYxvPsrKJ
Congrats Jayden Daniels! It was fun watching LSU's offense this year. Geaux Tigers!
Five of last seven Heisman winners were transfers 👀 https://t.co/gL3Y5WjlnX
I wrote about 2024 Heisman candidates because I absolutely love this stuff. https://t.co/B6wI7KLnbD
Jayden Daniels wins Heisman to surprise of no one, including his coach at Arizona State - Herm Edwards: https://t.co/MGBMWx6k4n https://t.co/RQ4rn1J5hx
Now that the 2023 Heisman has been awarded, let’s look forward to 2024. There’s an obvious name that should top the preseason odds, according to Bobak. https://t.co/htE56hWwBU
Explanation of my Heisman ballot: https://t.co/t9Cxw9YYGQ
A phenomenal journey by Jayden Daniels - can recall our bus ride at @Elite11 as he was growing into a young man who would then lead @ASUFootball as a freshman & thrive at @LSUfootball the last 2 years. He believed in himself, trusted himself & poured into the craft. #Heisman https://t.co/8swILlCNA0
four of the top five in the Heisman vote are 5th/6th-year QBs who benefitted from the free covid year (all transfers too). pretty wild how consequential that extra season turned out to be and to think what would the past couple years would have looked like with business as usual.
Brian Kelly has his first Heisman winner. https://t.co/rPW1jPosm9
four of the top five in the Heisman vote are 5th/6th-year QBs who benefitted from the free covid year (all transfers too.) pretty wild how consequential that extra season turned out to be and to think what would the past couple years would have looked like with business as usual.
Jayden Daniels wins closest Heisman Trophy race since 2018 ahead of Michael Penix Jr. https://t.co/rK2SoT3Rof https://t.co/uz9pKvbibK
10 questions, Heisman Trivia: https://t.co/y8VkjleHIr
108 Heisman voters -- roughly one-eighth of the voters -- didn't have Michael Penix Jr. among the top three on their ballot.
How I filled out my 2023 Heisman Trophy ballot: (Spoiler alert: My first-place vote went to the guy who got every blade of grass that he wanted.) https://t.co/r1PO9596AA
Heisman winner Jayden Daniels is wearing two pins on his suit tonight: • LSU • Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux https://t.co/V2Pi3m0LbI
Jayden Daniels has had an interesting journey to join the sithlord Brian Kelly and eventually win the Heisman. Happy for him. https://t.co/aWOuixh4QD
Congratulations to @JayD__5 and the @LSUfootball program on winning the 2023 Heisman. Given everything truly unique that Daniels accomplished this season, particularly against the defenses he faced, I am only surprised that the final vote was as close as it was. Here's my ballot: https://t.co/bz5c2V5DGt
I voted: 1. Penix, 2. Daniels, 3. Travis. Felt like Penix deserved it for going undefeated, beating Oregon twice and leading nation in passing. Daniels stats speak for themselves. Went Travis 3 for what he meant to FSU program and how important the CFP committee thinks he is.
Michael Penix Jr. had the best career. Jayden Daniels had the best season. That's how I summed up my ballot (and, yes, I strongly considered Jordan Travis, too) https://t.co/itsKxgzW6L
Jayden Daniels is awesome. Deserved.
Jayden Daniels did put in work and improved tremendously last two years? Seeing him as that skinny QB at @Cajon_Football and the growth he has shown has been awesome. https://t.co/nYMaE1S6dS
Five of the past seven @HeismanTrophy winners were former transfers, including 5 of the past 6 QBs: Daniels (2023) Williams (2022) Burrow (2019) Murray (2018) Mayfield (2017)
Jayden Daniels gave a nice acceptance speech. Not elegant, but thoughtful, thanking family, coaches, his teammates at #LSU and Arizona State, and the behind the scenes folks like trainers and groundskeepers and janitors. #Heisman
891 of 928 Heisman ballots were cast. 15 players received 1st place votes, 18 received 2nd place votes, 40 received 3rd place votes, 44 players overall.
Anybody other than Jayden Daniels would have been a mistake. Glad to see he won
Senior QBs to Win Heisman Last 20 Years + 2023 Jayden Daniels, LSU + 2019 Joe Burrow, LSU + 2017 Baker Mayfield, OU + 2006 Troy Smith, OSU https://t.co/HksXv8wKdV
My Heisman ballot this year looked like the final results. https://t.co/W3fw3Syi0o
Nice of Jayden Daniels to shout out teammate Greg Brooks Jr. at the end of his speech.
From San Bernardino to Tempe to Baton Rouge to New York. Jayden Daniels, Heisman winner: https://t.co/RkRigjmPWD
Jayden Daniels: 94.7 PFF Grade this season Highest graded offensive player in College Football⭐️ https://t.co/CvHDLgSSnf
So #HeismanTrophy recipient Jayden Daniels was left completely off 10 percent of the voters' ballots. That's pretty amazing.
This is the breakdown of the 2023 Heisman voting https://t.co/LCfgWf6guk
The closest Heisman Trophy vote since 2018 https://t.co/kbkpVhtyVl
The regional breakdown: Jayden Daniels won four of the six regions: South, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southwest. He was a surprising 2nd in the Far West behind Penix and ahead of Nix and 2nd in the Midwest, also to Penix. #LSU #Heisman
Beautiful speech from Jayden Daniels. Especially loved that he shouted out the groundskeepers and janitors and all the other unsung heroes of college football.
Jayden Daniels ended his Heisman speech with a word for Greg Brooks. "You give me inspiration to continue on this journey of greatness and keep fighting."
Welp. I've never watched tape with a guy the day before he won the Heisman Trophy... until now. My All-22 with Jayden Daniels, detailing his best deep fades, his favorite play, and how he went OFF this season. https://t.co/BnSLPqFC9O
Congrats to Jayen Daniels for winning the Heisman. But a I said on Undisputed, Michael Penix Jr. has won his last 20 games and led UW to the playoffs. I thought that gave him a slight edge. But Jayden definitely will be the better NFL QB.
My Heisman Trophy vote. Seriously considered Penix after leading Washington to the Pac-12 title, but Daniels' overall body of work couldn't be overlooked. https://t.co/qpIw6rvOKl
Jayden Daniels becomes the first person to win the Heisman Trophy while wearing a blinged-out Walk-On’s pin
Impressed how @LSUfootball QB and Heisman Trophy recipient Jayden Daniels remembered to thank all people behind the scenes -- trainers, nutritionists, janitors -- that do things unseen and overlooked to help the football program.
Joe Burrow. Jayden Daniels. @LSUfootball QB Legends 🏆 https://t.co/C6kkNxG0gw
What odds did you take Jayden Daniel's winning the Heisman at? 👀 🏆 https://t.co/Ohsiet3rJx
Tampa's Michael Penix Jr. finishes as the #HeismanTrophy runner-up. Best finish ever by a Tampa Bay area player. Quick story⬇️ https://t.co/KjZB98n5KK
Congratulations, Jayden! #GeauxTigers https://t.co/4R0gfgzAlJ
Jayden Daniels QB arch is wild. He went from people thinking he was the future to multiple disappointing season, and back to Heisman Trophy winner. But how did it happen? Watch on Youtube: https://t.co/sLkZJsHvUH https://t.co/7mQJyXiJrx
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix finishes 3rd in Heisman Trophy voting https://t.co/isyc3WEZD5
Jayden Daniels was an incredible watch this season.
Brian Kelly, Heisman QB whisperer.
A year ago, Jayden Daniels nearly left for the NFL. Three years ago, he lost both grandparents to COVID. Two years ago, he began the worst season of his career. Tonight, he won the Heisman Trophy. “We’ve seen and felt a lot.” On tragedy & triumph https://t.co/EjFiybdMwS
Jayden Daniels thanked ASU coaches in tonight's speech. His ASU teammates too https://t.co/Wyog6ViWSH
Results: 1. LSU's Jayden Daniels (2,029 total points, 503 first place votes) 2. UW's Michael Penix Jr. (1,701 total points, 292 first place votes) 3. Oregon's Bo Nix (885 total points, 51 first place votes) 4. Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. (352 points, 20 first place votes)
DeVonta Smith put Jayden Daniels No. 1 on his Heisman Trophy ballot. Caught up with Smith about who was on his ballot and why — and which WR he put into his top 3: https://t.co/PBhRzgtpzb
What a season for Jayden Daniels. The gap between 1-3 was very small. Here's how I voted: https://t.co/LR35MwLcfE
Heisman voting. https://t.co/xy2qjM0hXU
My #HeismanTrophy ballot was the easiest I've had as a voter. Here it is, and why👇 https://t.co/itsKxgzW6L
Told he was too small to play football as a kid. Named ASU's first true freshman starting QB. Nearly declared for the NFL Draft. Decided to transfer to LSU. The best player in college football. The 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner: Jayden Daniels 🏆 https://t.co/ykJcGmAcW0
San Bernardino's own. The pride of Cajon HS. That kid Jayden Daniels. Congrats on the Heisman.
Told he was too small to play football as a kid. Named ASU's first true freshman QB. Nearly declared for the NFL Draft. Decided to transfer to LSU. The best player in college football. The 2023 Heisman Trophy Winner: Jayden Daniels 🏆 https://t.co/UxSit8hM3z
Billy Cannon. Joe Burrow. And now, Jayden Daniels. LSU's quarterback, that skinny kid from California, won the 2023 Heisman Trophy.
The Heisman gets announced tonight right?
Heisman 5th through 10th notes https://t.co/7bOBx3EMxi https://t.co/U1Dy43iOSr
#LSU QB Jayden Daniels shows off his sharp outfit for the Heisman ceremony https://t.co/nh2n6TlczK via @nolanews
8 photos of the 2023 Heisman Trophy finalists looking stylish at the ceremony https://t.co/E0vDWckcfb https://t.co/Nt99aoVOTd
Preseason odds to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy + Jayden Daniels: +1000 + Michael Penix Jr: +1400 + Bo Nix: +1600 + Marvin Harrison Jr: +2500 2023 & 2018 are the only two Heisman finalist classes in the last 15 years where all players had preseason odds of +3000 or less. https://t.co/TLFd9au1Ha
Transfer quarterbacks have come for the Heisman, and they’re here to stay, @RJ_cfb writes https://t.co/yuDb8XnjZw
FINAL HEISMAN ODDS Per @DKSportsbook, the Heisman should be a lock for Jaylen Daniels tonight. At -1200 odds, he leads the pack of against Michael Penix (+900), Bo Nix (+1500), and Marvin Harrison Jr. (+20000). https://t.co/SRIhkDEjOA #DKPartner https://t.co/ICTKpzWp9F
Inside of Jayden Daniels' jacket features him hitting the Heisman pose 😮💨 (via @LSUfootball) https://t.co/ZQKi243uem
ICYMI on @TheNFLWire: Countdown to the @HeismanTrophy presentation, and yesterday, I got to watch tape with Jayden Daniels. We discussed his killer fade throws, his favorite play of the 2023 season, and what allowed him to go OFF this year. https://t.co/BnSLPqFC9O
Heisman ceremony suits. https://t.co/WrlLLyuKJN
Before Jayden Daniels became a shoe-in for tonight's Heisman Trophy, he had to convince some LSU fans - as recently as this season: https://t.co/0BRi9GAj7O https://t.co/3gxoyyCloy
Heisman Trophy ceremony start time, predictions and how to watch: Live updates https://t.co/u6VuZ3r230
"Welcome to the club, Jayden" Joe Burrow narrating Jayden Daniels' Heisman Finalist hype video is special 👏 #GeauxTigers https://t.co/uAUsYF1juu
Heisman Trophy ceremony start time, predictions and how to watch: Live updates https://t.co/u6VuZ3quds
This was the year. A football career of suffering & patience culminates for Bo Nix, Oregon's Heisman Trophy finalist, who wears faith on his sleeve. "God doesn’t promise us we’re going to get everything we want & we’re going to go & have all the success.” https://t.co/QyuOCuygED
The portal has changed CFB in so many ways. 3 @HeismanTrophy finalists are transfers QBs. To the HS QBs and young/vet QBs on CFB rosters: compete to be the best version of yourself, that's all you can do. Pour into your craft, your body, and most importantly--your mind.
Name as many Heisman winners as you can from the past 20 years in 35 secs. Go! https://t.co/HsI4w34BqR
Any more quarterbacks headed into the transfer portal from Oregon? The clock has started.
Heisman Trophy power rankings revealed; 2023 winner announced Saturday night https://t.co/WWFhylhgPh
The Hon. @edsbs on the three Heisman-finalist QBs in an era of NIL and the transfer portal: https://t.co/QP4jMvGr2E
ESPN has a 30 for 30 tonight about the 1997 Heisman Trophy race. Here's my story on Randy Moss' two incredible seasons at Marshall (plus a track team stint) "I have seen the best receiver to ever play football." https://t.co/ovM0HViLga https://t.co/ovM0HViLga
ESPN has a 30 for 30 tonight about the 1997 Heisman Trophy race. Here's my story on Moss' two incredible seasons at Marshall (plus a track team stint) "I have seen the best receiver to ever play football." https://t.co/ovM0HViLga https://t.co/ovM0HViLga