The University of Southern California (USC) has the most Heisman Trophy winners in college football history. USC players have won the Heisman eight times, putting the Trojans alone at the top.
Top Heisman schools
Several other programs are close behind USC in total winners. Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oklahoma are each tied for second place, with seven Heisman winners apiece. These four schools together account for a large share of all Heisman Trophies awarded since the honor was created in 1935.
Heisman leaders table
School| Heisman winners
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USC| 8 12567
Notre Dame| 7 1267
Ohio State| 7 1267
Oklahoma| 7 1267
Alabama| 4 2568