Louisville's Lamar Jackson Wins Heisman Trophy
Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles.
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Lamar Jackson is the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles.
As a junior at Oklahoma last season, Dede Westbrook caught 46 passes for 743 yards and four touchdowns while playing second fiddle to Sterling Shepard. But he listened and learned -- now he's a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Dede Westbrook and Baker Mayfield are the first teammates to be Heisman Trophy finalists since Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart from USC finished first and third respectively in 2005.
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to be among the finalists for the Heisman Trophy and Clemson's Deshaun Watson is hoping to make it for a second consecutive season.
Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook will have an ideal stage as they make their final impressions on Heisman Trophy voters. The Sooners host Oklahoma State on Saturday in what amounts to a Big 12 title game.
Despite some impressive performances this season, the Big 12 isn't likely to have a player in New York next month for the Heisman Trophy ceremon, which would mark the fourth consecutive season without a representative.
J.T. Barrett was big-time in prime time last week and has two more showcase games in the next three weeks to boost his Heisman Trophy hopes.
The challenge for Lamar Jackson as he chases the Heisman Trophy is to maintain front-runner status while playing games that will not be drawing a lot of attention.
After one month there is only one question when it comes to the Heisman Trophy: Can anybody catch Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson in the race to college football's most prestigious player of the year award?
Two weeks in, the hype is building, but past years have taught us that September Heisman winners are rarely end of year winners.
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The case against Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will go to a grand jury.
The three Heisman trophy finalists had outstanding season. So here's the question: Who should win?
If Trevone Boykin keeps playing like this, the TCU quarterback won't need any hype to win the Heisman Trophy.
Leonard Fournette has set career highs in rushing in each of the first three games of his sophomore season for No. 9 LSU, culminating with his 244-yard romp in a 34-24 win at Syracuse on Saturday.
Heisman winners no longer need preseason hype - just ask Johnny Manziel, Jameis Winston and Cam Newton who won it as first-time starters
John David Crow, the bruising running back who won the 1957 Heisman Trophy with Texas A&M before a Pro Bowl career in the NFL, has died. He was 79.
Marcus Mariota made his case to be the No. 1 pick in April's draft with a sequence of quiet, thoughtful answers Thursday.
Marcus Mariota knows what he has to do at the NFL combine, whether he throws there or not.
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Later this week the Heisman Trophy will add one new member to the most exclusive fraternity in sports. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota is widely expected to win Oregon's first.
Oregon's Marcus Mariota is an overwhelming favorite to win the Heisman, but here are six of the nation's best players that will NOT be in New York this weekend.
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Alabama receiver Amari Cooper and record-breaking Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
This week's slate of conference championship games not only serves as an appetizer or opening round to the College Football Playoff, but it doubles as the grand stage for this year's top Heisman candidates to showcase their stuff and perhaps offer a signature Heisman moment before the votes are due.
Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota looks to be the favorite this season, but Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon also has a decent shot to win the award. Everybody else may be playing for third place.
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
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Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
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Families pressed state officials for answers Wednesday as the Texas Education Agency confirmed it will replace the superintendent, appoint a board of managers, and begin oversight aimed at improving failing campuses.
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
A cold front is set to arrive in North Texas on Friday, with highs back in the 40s on Saturday.
Families pressed state officials for answers Wednesday as the Texas Education Agency confirmed it will replace the superintendent, appoint a board of managers, and begin oversight aimed at improving failing campuses.
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The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
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Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
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In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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