(AP) More famous Jameis: Winston wins Heisman Trophy
By RALPH D. RUSSO
AP College Football Writer
NEW YORK
Jameis Winston has won the Heisman Trophy, making the Florida State quarterback the second straight freshman to win the award.
Winston is a landslide winner of college football’s most prestigious individual honor. He received 668 first-place votes to finish 1,501 points ahead of AJ McCarron of Alabama.
Texas &M’s Johnny Manziel was the first freshman to win the Heisman, and now Winston has made it two in the 79-year history of the award. Winston also is the youngest winner at 23 days short of 20.
Winston is the nation’s top-rated passer and has led the top-ranked Seminoles to the BCS championship game against No. 2 Auburn on his birthday, Jan. 6.
The 19-year-old also was investigated last month for a year-old sexual assault, but no charges were filed.
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