Hawaii’s Mariota Wins the Heisman Trophy

The Oregon Ducks quarterback and Saint Louis graduate is the best in college football.

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It’s now official: Marcus Mariota has won the Heisman Trophy.

Our media partner KITV has this report. Excerpt:

Hawaii’s own Marcus Mariota won the Heisman Trophy Saturday and is now regarded as college football’s top player. He is the first from Hawaii to win the award.

The Oregon Ducks quarterback set a Pac-12 record this season with 53 total touchdowns, including a school-record 38 via pass, 14 keepers and one TD reception. He leads the nation with 10 games of four or more touchdowns this season.

His 38 touchdown passes are also an Oregon record. He’s helped Oregon to a 12-1 record and a shot at defending national champ Florida State in the Rose Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff.

Mariota is also the first player from the University of Oregon to win the award. …

The other Heisman Trophy finalists were Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama receiver Amari Cooper. …

Read Civil Beat’s related story, Saint Louis Grad Marcus Mariota: Simply the Best in College Football.

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