The 2019 Heisman Trophy was awarded to Louisiana State University (LSU) quarterback Joe Burrow on Saturday after he led the team to an undefeated 13-0 season and berth in the College Football Playoff. He denied the Oklahoma Sooners the opportunity to boast three Heisman Trophy winners in a row after quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray won the award in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Burrow is LSU's second Heisman winner and first since running back Billy Cannon in 1959. FIELDS, HURTS, YOUNG JOIN BURROW AS HEISMAN TROPHY FINALISTSThe Heisman Trophy is given to the most outstanding player from each season and has been a long-held tradition in college football since 1935. The Heisman Trophy was first awarded to running back Jay Berwanger from the University of Chicago.

Source: Fox News December 15, 2019 01:52 UTC