WATCH: LSU QB Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman Trophy

Daniels takes home the most prestigious award in college football, praises the LSU community.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels established himself as one of the greatest players in college football history during the 2023 season. Now, he brings home more hardware.

Daniels was named the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner on Saturday night after rewriting the history books in Baton Rouge. 

Daniels joins the late Billy Cannon and Joe Burrow as LSU’s winners of the most prestigious award in college sports – the Heisman Trophy. Cannon won the award in 1959 with Burrow winning in 2019.

Daniels claimed 2,029 points including 501 of 870 first-place votes to win the Heisman, finishing ahead of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

In 12 games in 2023, Daniels was magnificent with both his arm and his legs as he accumulated 4,946 total yards, averaging a nation’s best 412.2 total yards of offense per game. He accounted for at least four touchdowns in nine games and he topped the 400-yard mark on nine occasions. Daniels also led the nation in passing TDs (40), total TDs (50) and his 208.01 passer rating is the highest in FBS history.

When asked about his “Heisman moment”, Daniels cited the Florida game when he broke the SEC record for total offense with 606 yards in the 52-35 LSU victory. Daniels rushed for 234 yards and passed for another 372 against the Gators becoming the first player in FBS history to rush for 200 yards and pass for 350 yards in the same game.

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