Louisiana State University Quarterback Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman Trophy

Data News Staff Edited Report LSU Quarterback Jayden Daniels capped off a standout season with the Tigers by winning College Football’s Most Prestigious Award. Daniels, who began his college career at Arizona State before transferring to LSU in 2022, earned the coveted Heisman Memorial Trophy Saturday night. He is the third LSU player to ever win the Heisman after Joe Burrow in 2019 and Billy Cannon in 1959. Daniels received 503 first-place votes and 2,029 total points, to win the honor of this year’s most outstanding player. “Thank you. This is a dream come true. I want to first give thanks to God, for all the glory. He’s my rock, my savior. He blessed me with the talents and ability to get here, all the special people here to develop these skills,” he said in his acceptance speech. “To Bo, Mike, Marvin… you guys are amazing. I enjoy watching you all, but the competition is never over. I look forward to seeing you guys on Sundays.” Daniels, who led the country in total yards, total touchdowns, passing touchdowns, and rushing yards for a quarterback, thanked his teammates for their support. The Heisman Trophy is the cherry on top of Daniels’...