Last year, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the 2023 Heisman Trophy. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finished in second place, while Oregon quarterback Bo Nix came in third.

With that, Hunter became the first receiver to win the Heisman Trophy since Alabama's DeVonta ... a closer margin of victory over McCoy in third place than Hunter did over Jeanty.

Only 159 points separated the first- and third-place finishers in 2009, compared to 214 points separating Hunter and Jeanty in 2024. REQUIRED READING:Heisman Trophy winner: Colorado's Travis ...