Who Will Win It? Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced
Who will win college football’s highest player honor?
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Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced - The 2013 candidates for the Heisman Memorial Trophy Award, given to the most outstanding college football player, was announced on Dec. 9. With six finalists, the most since 1994, BET.com takes a look at players who made the cut. —Dominique ZonyééJameis Winston had an amazing freshman year. The Florida State quarterback ran for 4,013 total yards and 42 touchdowns. Although he was just linked to rape allegations, prompting critics to wonder if he would still be nominated for the Heisman, Florida prosecutors announced on Dec. 6 that Winston would not be charged for rape, due to lack of evidence. (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Northern Illinois' Jordan Lynch - Senior quarterback Jordan Lynch has the most yards and touchdowns with 4,574 yards and 46 touchdowns. Excited about the nomination, Lynch tweeted a message to his fans on Dec. 9.(Photo: Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
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Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel - Aggies’ Johnny Manziel and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner better known as “Johnny Football” came out of the gate having broken NCAA division records in 2012. He was the first freshman and fifth player in NCAA history to pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards. In his sophomore year, he continues to shine with 4,418 yards and 41 touchdowns.(Photo: Michael Chang/Getty Images)
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Alabama's AJ McCarron - Crimson Tide senior AJ McCarron can finally take his long awaited trip to New York. "It is a tremendous honor to be selected as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy," McCarron said in a university statement. McCarron ran for 2,697 yards for a total of 26 touchdowns.(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Auburn's Tre Mason - The Auburn State Tigers can be proud of junior Tre Mason, one of two running backs to be nominated for the Heisman Award in 2013. Mason’s nomination came at a great time, right after his performance at the SEC Championship Game, in which he rushed 46 times for 304 yards and four touchdowns in Auburn's 59–42 victory against Missouri.(Photo: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)
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Boston College's Andre Williams - Boston College senior Andre Williams is going out with a bang, as he became the second person in the school’s history to be nominated for the coveted award. Williams rushed for 2,101 yards with a total of 17 touchdowns.(Photo: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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