Florida State’s freshman phenom Jameis Winston won the 2013 Heisman Trophy by one of the largest margins in history.

After setting NCAA freshman records with 3,820 yards and 38 touchdowns this season while leading the Seminoles to their first 12-0 season since 1999, Winston finished with 2,205 points in the voting. Alabama’s AJ McCarron was a distant second with 704 points. Winston’s was the seventh-largest margin of victory in Heisman history. He becomes the second consecutive freshman (after Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M) and the youngest player ever to win the award.

Although ultimately not charged in a long-running sexual assault investigation, the controversy probably didn't help Winston’s cause as 115 of the Heisman’s 900 voters left him off their ballots entirely. However, his on-field performance led to him receiving 668 first-place votes, compared to McCarron’s 79.

This season, Winston has thrown for 300+ yards seven times and scored at least four touchdowns six times. He’ll face his biggest test of the season in the BCS Championship Game against No. 2 Auburn.

Heisman Voting


PlayerTotal PointsFirst Place Votes
Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State)2,205668
AJ McCarron (QB, Alabama)70479
Jordan Lynch (QB, Northern Illinois)55840
Andre Williams (RB, Boston College)47029
Johnny Manziel (QB, Texas A&M)42130
Tre Mason (RB, Auburn)40431
Bryce Petty (QB, Baylor)1274
Derek Carr (QB, Fresno State)1076
Braxton Miller (QB, Ohio State)914
Ka'Deem Carey (RB, Arizona)702

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