INGLEWOOD, CA – The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Washington Commanders 28-20, on Sunday, December 17th at SoFi Stadium. Getting back to .500 in the victory, the Rams currently hold the final NFC wild-card spot with three games left in the regular season.
Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 25 of 33 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns. Cooper Kupp had 111 yards and a touchdown on eight catches and Puka Nacua made five catches for 50 yards.
while Kyren Williams surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark on the season as the Rams improve to (7-7). Williams is The X Factor on this team, his ability to burst through the holes allow Stafford and the passing game to open up.
Stafford hooked up with Wide Receiver Cooper Kupp for a 62-yard touchdown pass to open up the second half. This is the great Rams push to the Playoffs.
The Rams lead the Green Bay Packers by half a game, who we’re upset by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington made a valiant comeback in the second half.
Trailing 20-0, Jacoby Brisset and the Commanders would not go away. Brissett connected on a 29-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to make it a two-score game. McLaurin managed to make the catch despite tight coverage from Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick.
Washington got within one possession with two minutes left. However, Kupp recovered the onside kick for the critical victory.
The final stretch for a Rams playoff berth will be a thrilling test beginning with New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. They then play road games against the New York Giants (Dec. 31) and San Francisco 49ers (Jan. 7) to close out the regular season.
No time to celebrate this win boys. on Thursday, December 21, the Rams have a massive game against the visiting New Orleans Saints at SoFi for a massive game with NFC playoff implications on the line. The game will air on Amazon Prime Video kickoff is slated for 5:15 p.m.
Shreveport LA – With the Independence Bowl marking the end of the season for both teams, the Texas Tech Raiders took home the victory against the California Golden Bears, with the final score of 34-14. Their sophomore quarterback, Brehren Morton, led the way with an astonishing 256 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.
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With all of his yardage into play, that did not stop the Golden Bears from getting off to a hot start. Texas Tech received the opening kickoff, which ended up a fumble with the Bears coming out with the ball. Shortly after, the Bears scored on their first play from scrimmage, making the lead 7-0 just 15 seconds into the game.
Two drives later, the Raiders tied it back up to 7-7 with a 27-yard touchdown pass from QB Brehren Morton to Coy Eakin. The teams went back and forth with both defenses, giving up a touchdown tying the score 14-14 with 12:16 left in the 1st half. After a couple of defensive stops, the Red Raiders were able to take the lead with a touchdown & field goal, making the final score 24-14 going into the half.
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The Red Raiders played a great second quarter, and their head coach Joey Maguire would agree. “Yeah, I would think so. You know, Behren [Morton] can probably tell you the most, but it’s probably the healthiest he’s been since the West Virginia game. You know, during that week and I think you saw that with the zip on the ball, the touchdown to Loic Fouonji was actually, I mean, it was a laser, and that shows you that he’s getting healthy.”
Behren’s health had no effect on him in the second half as Texas Tech scored 10 more unanswered points with a 7 yard rushing touchdown from Tahj Brooks and a 37 yard field goal from Gino Garcia. The Raiders’ defense was led by the defensive MVP of the game Jacob Rodriguez shutting down the Bears, preventing them from putting any points on the board and forcing 4 fatal turnovers in the second half.
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Coach Joey chimed in by saying “We talked about complimentary football and we talked
about that you know, if something crazy is going on one side of the ball then the other side of the ball is going to pick, pick it up and offense did tonight and it kind of got out of whack early on defense and so the offense had to pick us up and let us settle in and play and they really did.”
Quarterback Brehren Morton talks about winning offensive MVP and his teams sensation of winning another bowl game. “It feels really good to win another bowl game. You know, I’ve been to a bowl every year I’ve been in college, you know, but you know what we have going on right now, this university is really special. “
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On the other side, the Bears head coach Justin Wilcox was left with what could have been while finding solace in what they need to work on in the upcoming season. Wilcox stated “We need to take another step there. When we come back, it needs to be more competitive than it’s ever been because where we finished this year that’s not the goal. That’s not good enough. That’s why this offseason when these guys come back it’s going to be a heightened intensity there. Everything has to be because how we finished was not good enough.”
This win makes it the 3rd consecutive bowl game in which Texas Tech Raiders has come out the victor.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – In the New Mexico Bowl, Fresno State surged to a 37-10 victory over New Mexico State, overturning expectations shaped by the teams’ recent trajectories.
New Mexico State, riding a wave of momentum, aimed to secure an 11th win – a rare feat in their program’s history. Conversely, Fresno State grappled with setbacks, including the departure of head coach Jeff Tedford due to health reasons, leaving Tim Skipper in charge for the bowl game.
Fresno State Jalen Moss (18) reaches for the ball in the first quarter while being chased by New Mexico State Andre Seldon (8) in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday December 16, 2023. Fresno State won by a score of 37 to 10. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)
Despite New Mexico State’s anticipation of exploiting Fresno State’s vulnerability against the rush, the Bulldogs showcased a dominant performance. New Mexico State, accustomed to establishing their run game, struggled early on, managing only 200 yards of total offense. Hindered by a deficit, they veered away from their preferred strategy, heavily relying on the passing game.
Quarterback Diego Pavia, not yet at full capacity, faced immense pressure, concluding the game with 58 yards and an interception on an 11-for-25 passing display. The Aggies’ sole substantial offensive drive spanned 75 yards over 14 plays for their lone touchdown in the third quarter.
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With the Aggies forced into predictable passing situations, Fresno State’s defense capitalized, recording four sacks and seven tackles for loss. This defensive prowess compounded New Mexico State’s offensive struggles, contributing to their limited yardage gains.
In contrast, Fresno State’s quarterback Mikey Keene, rejuvenated from injuries, orchestrated an impressive offensive showcase. Keene completed 31 of 39 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns, displaying precision and distributing passes to ten different receivers, several resulting in substantial gains. His seamless performance, coupled with a reliable rushing attack, propelled the Bulldogs to a decisive victory.
This triumph for Fresno State salvaged a season that initially showed promise but faltered along the way. Conversely, while New Mexico State fell short of setting historic records, the team found positives to cherish from their 2023 campaign despite the New Mexico Bowl defeat.
Fresno State acting head coach Tim Skipper is presented with the bowl trophy after defeating New Mexico State in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday December 16, 2023. Fresno State won by a score of 37 to 10. (Photo by Laura Domingue/fi360 News)
Murphy celebrates a sack. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
LOS ANGELES, CA — Ethan Garbers threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns as he replaced an injured Colin Schlee to lead UCLA to a, 35-22, LA Bowl victory over Boise State Saturday at Sofi Stadium in front of a bowl record 32,780.
The Bruins scored the first touchdown of the game when Schlee found tight end Hudson Habermehl for a five-yard touchdown pass to put UCLA up 7-6 in the first quarter.
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That’s all the Bruins were able to getting going early as the offense struggled most of the first half.
The Broncos outscored UCLA 10-0 in the second quarter giving them a 16-7 lead at the half.
On the Bruins’ first drive of the second half, Schlee took off down the sideline for a huge 44 yard run but that would be his final play of the game as he was knocked out due to injury.
Garbers, a junior who started six games for the Bruins this season entered the game and UCLA took their game to another level.
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Garbers and the offense finished that drive with a score when the quarterback found wide receiver Kyle Ford for a five-yard touchdown pass to get the team within a score.
From there it was all UCLA as they scored 28 unanswered points to jump to a comfortable, 35-16, lead over the Mountain West Champions.
Garbers being the catalyst for the big comeback win made him an easy candidate to be named the game’s offensive MVP.
“Talking to him pregame he didn’t feel like he was 100% and couldn’t go,” coach Chip Kelly said. “(Ethan) said, I’m ready to be a backup if we have to go and so when Colin went down, I asked him, ‘Are you ready to go’ and he said he was and he played fantastic.”
The offense received a big boost from running back TJ Harden who finished the game with 20 carries for 105 yards with two second-half touchdown scores.
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After allowing 16 points in the first half the UCLA defense only allowed a late fourth quarter to the Broncos.
“I think our defense actually played well in the first half we just missed a couple tackles you know, but they were where they were supposed to be the runs were fit the right way,” coach Kelly said. “We felt like if we could clean that up that we were poised to break out the second half and that’s what happened.”
With the win, the Bruins finished their third straight season with at least 8 wins which is the second time for UCLA since 1988.
Simpson rushes the quarterback. (Photo by Jevone Moore / Full Image 360)
This was the final game for the school from Westwood representing the Pac-12 conference as they will move onto the Big Ten next season.
The No. 6 Women of Troy led by freshman sensation JuJu Watkins dominated the visiting University of California Riverside Highlanders 85-53 in front of basketball royalty Lebron James and packed Galen Center who stayed after the Men’s upset loss to Long Beach State.
James, who was coming off of his NBA In-season tournament Title and MVP performance was in attendance for the debut of his son Lebron “Bronny” James Jr. and remained seated to get a courtside view of JuJu Watkins.
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“It’s crazy He’s the greatest right now so just to have him come off a dub in Vegas and stay for our game, that’s love,” Watkins said. The whole team appreciates him we’re in constant awe of what he’s able to accomplish every day. Shout out to Lebron. He’s a real one”.
There has been a buzz growing around Southern California and the women’s basketball scene. The Women of Troy, who now stand with a 5-0 record on their home court. All their home wins have come in blowout fashion with JuJu Watkins leading the way dropping 30 in their last three games here at Galen Center.
“Women’s basketball is really hot right now, why not L.A., why not this place?” USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “It’s happening faster maybe than I thought because of the way that we play and how magnetic these two and their teammates are. It’s really impressive to see a crowd like this, I can’t wait to see what it’ll be like for Pac-12 games.”
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Watkins did not disappoint in front of King James and the large crowd she was just three points shy of another 30-point outing with 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting with five assists and five steals.
The Trojans(9-0) jumped out to an early 10-0 lead over the Highlanders(4-5) and never trailed throughout the contest in large part to their defense.
The Highlanders shot an underwhelming 24% on 6 of 25 attempts from the floor and were 2-8 from deep range in the first half.
The Trojans went 20-32 from the field for 62% and shot 7-12 from the three-point line for 58%.
Watkins led all scorers at halftime with 12 points on 5-of-6 field goals 2-of-3 from behind the arc and helped the Trojans take a commanding 32-point lead.
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In the third period, Riverside tied USC for points in a quarter with 20 but fell behind by as many as 39 with 3:56 to go.
The Highlanders were led by Jordan Webster with 20 points, including five 3-pointers on 5-of-9 attempts.
Rayah Marshall notched her 5th double-double of the season with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
In the fourth quarter, both teams scored 17 points in the period and shot the ball around 45% from the field.
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Next USC women prepare to take on Cal State Fullerton on Monday, December 18th at home at the Galen Center.
BALTIMORE, MD– Tylan Wallace pulled a walk-off 76-yard punt return touchdown for a 37-31 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 10. The gut-wrenching Overtime loss snaps the Rams three game winning streak.
The Rams (6-7) remain in a logjam of teams fighting for the final NFC playoff spots. They narrowly missed picking up a huge win on the road.
Trailing 31-28 in the final minute of this seesaw, thrilling game, Stafford guided the Rams into position to take multiple shots to the end zone, and when that failed, Lucas Havrisik made a 36-yard field goal with 7 seconds left to force OT.
In Overtime, both teams went three and out before the 24-year-old Wallace made the signature play of his career. Wallace became the fourth player in NFL history to score a touchdown on a punt return in OT. Xavier Gipson of the New York Jets also did it this season, against Buffalo.
“It just feels great to be able to make a difference in the game and help the team win,” Wallace said. “You could say a once-in-a-lifetime moment.”
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 41 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns and running back Kyren Williams had 114 yards on 25 carries. Cooper Kupp led all receivers with eight catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Rookie Puka Nacua made five catches for 84 yards.
Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 24 of 43 passes for 316 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception. Former Rams receiver and Super Bowl LVI Champion Odell Beckham Jr. made four catches for 97 yards and a touchdown for the Ravens.
Next Sunday, the Rams host the Washington Commanders in a must win.
Los Angeles, CA – The Big West Conference moves to 2-0 versus USC as the Long Beach State defeated the USC Trojans in overtime, 84-79 on Sunday afternoon. USC now has accumulated two home losses in their non-conference schedule, both being to Big West schools UC Irvine, and Long Beach State.
All the buzz surrounding the game was on Bronny James as the freshman made his collegiate debut after suffering a cardiac arrest scare just four months ago. He offered his appreciation to everyone for helping him make a quick recovery.
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“I wanna say I’m thankful for everything..I want to give appreciation to everyone who’s helped me with this,” James said in a brief statement after the game.
The Galen Center was sold out as everyone was anticipating the debut of James. The Trojans used the electric atmosphere to jump ahead early in the first half.
Isaiah Collier and Vincent Iwuchukwu had 10 points apiece in the first half as the Trojans offense got off to the hot start.
It didn’t take long for Bronny James to find himself in the game. About eight minutes in, James checked in to a standing ovation and loud cheers.
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The Beach found themselves down by as many as 17 at one point before cutting the lead to 15 at the half.
However, the start of the second half saw the Trojans fall flat. They were missing open shots and getting into foul trouble. USC head coach Andy Enfield did not mince words when it came to his team’s effort.
“We had a 15 point lead at halftime, it was disappointing to see our energy when we started the second half…they had more energy and I didn’t understand it. We had a great crowd and we played so energetic in the first half,” Enfield said.
DJ Rodman fouled out late in the second half and Kobe Johnson and Iwuchukwu had four fouls apiece.
USC had a chance to steal this one in regulation but on the last possession of the game with 3.9 seconds left, Enfield drew up a play that would’ve led to a potential Boogie Ellis shot. Ellis instead passed up on the shot and gave it to Collier whose shot was tipped and sent the game into overtime.
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“I don’t know why he passed it, that wasn’t the design, it was meant for Boogie,” Enfield said about Ellis’ decision to not shoot.
Long Beach State’s Marcus Tsohonis had a big game for The Beach. The VCU transfer finished with 28 points as he made big time buckets for the Long Beach State when they needed it the most, including the game-sealing free throws at the end of overtime to push The Beach’s lead to five.
USC will have to find their adjustments quickly as they have two road trips to Alabama to take on Auburn and Alabama State and then to Oregon, where they will play Oregon and Oregon State to start their final season of Pac-12 conference play.
LeBron James looks back. (Photo by De’Angelo Scruggs / fi360 News)
Los Angeles, CA- As the velvet ropes part and the flashbulbs ignite, stepping onto the purple carpet was an exhilarating journey into a world where glamour, black excellence and anticipation intertwined. The air was charged with excitement, like homecoming or the bayou classic.
Flashing Lights, and devoted escorts to capture all of the fashion and noteworthy presence was a sight to behold. Surrounded by the hum of animated conversations, familiar faces, and new connections, attendees glided through the crowd effortlessly to celebrate the Bold new take on the beloved classic.
You are in for a treat with this new adaptation of The Color Purple. This star-studded film will take you on a journey through sisterhood, healing, forgiveness, and triumph.
The experience of the Purple Carpet transcends a mere walk; it was a symbolic journey of achievement, talent, and the pursuit of excellence, a reminder of what is current, relevant and visible. The Leadership Circle formed in support of the project showed much glee as each person greeted one another. Cameras captured the magic, freezing moments in time that will become indelible memories in shared sister and brotherhood.
INGLEWOOD, CA- Staying close to home for the Holidays, the UCLA Bruins will face the Boise State Broncos in the LA Bowl on Saturday, December 16 at SoFi Stadium. Finishing at a mark of (7-5), it was a roller coaster season for the UCLA Bruins and their head coach Chip Kelly.
These two teams do not have a large history together. In fact, they’ve only played each other once ever, in 1999. UCLA came out victorious in that game, 38-7. The Bruins have the opportunity to finish out the 2023 campaign on a winning note prior to moving to the Big 10 Conference next year.
NFL legend and charming party boy Rob Gronkowski will be hosting the Bowl game. Gronk is always the life of the party, so his presence combined with his love for the game of football and his inate ability to leave the fans happy makes him a great host.
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 11: UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers (4) looks to throw the ball during a college football game between the UCLA Bruins against the USC Trojans on November 11, 2023, at United Airlines Field at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)
Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk is an annual collegiate features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection.
In addition to the matchup, Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans and locals in the week leading up to the game, as well as year-round activities that engage the local community.
The evening before game day, American Airlines Plaza hosts the Pep Rally with each school’s cheer team, mascots and a battle of the bands. Fans and students can attend, show their school spirit, and participate in games and activities. The Pep Rally is free and open to the public.
The Fan Fest begins on gameday and is free for ticketed guests. American Airlines Plaza will be transformed into an exciting pregame tailgate atmosphere and will feature music, food trucks, photo opportunities, both teams’ cheerleaders and bands, plus much more to rally fans before kickoff.
UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly (Photo by Jevone Moore / fi360 News)
UCLA dropped three of their final four games, although the Bruins crushed Crosstown rival USC 38-20 at the Coliseum. Head Coach Chip Kelly was on the hot seat, many people believing his days in Westwood had come to an end.
However, UCLA decided to retain Kelly for next season. It will be his seventh year leading the Bruins as Defensive Coordinator D’Anton Lynn is departing to take the same position at USC.
Boise State (8-5) had a great second half of the season. Ending the season on a four-game win streak — including a 44-20 thumping of UNLV in the Mountain West Championship Game.
If the Bruins are to win this contest, it’ll have to slow down the Broncos’ potent rushing attack featuring quarterback Taylen Green, thumper George Holani, and stud running back Ashton Jeanty.
Tune into the LA Bowl on Saturday, December 16 live from the immaculate SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is slated at 4:30 PM, and will air on ABC.
NEW YORK (December 4, 2023) – LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. were named finalists for the 89th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy tonight (Dec. 4), announced live on ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown.
The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner will be announced during the televised Heisman Trophy Ceremony Presented by Nissan that will air Saturday (Dec. 9) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Top 10 finishers will be featured on The Top 10 Heisman Trophy Reveal Show Presented by Nissan on Friday (Dec. 8) at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
This is the fifth year in a row there have been four Heisman finalists. The Heisman Trophy Trust announced in 2021 it will officially invite four finalists annually to New York City for the Heisman Trophy weekend. The Heisman Trophy Trust began officially inviting finalists to New York City in 1982.
Daniels, Nix and Penix Jr. are all also finalists for the Maxwell, Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Davey O’Brien Awards while Harrison is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award.
Daniels, a senior quarterback from San Bernardino, Calif., has completed 236-of-327 passes for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns with just four interceptions while also rushing for 1,134 yards and another 10 scores. A five-time SEC Offensive Player of the Week this season, he leads the nation in total offense(4,946), TDs responsible for (50), passer rating (208.0, currently above the NCAA record), yards per pass attempt (11.7) and rushing yards by a quarterback (1,134) while his 40 TD passes are tied for first. He became the first player in FBS history to rush for 200 yards and pass for 350 yards in a game when he did it against Florida on Nov. 11, collecting 372 yards through the air and 234 on the ground. The 606 total yards broke the SEC record. Daniels, the 2023 Johnny Unitas Award winner, became the fifth player in SEC history to reach the 50 touchdown mark in TDs responsible for. He also joined Heisman winner Johnny Manziel as the only other player in SEC history to pass for 3,500 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season and is the eighth player to do it overall.
Harrison Jr., a junior from Philadelphia, Penn., and a semifinalist for the Maxwell and Walter Camp Player of the Year Awards, finished the regular season with 67 receptions for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 18.1 yards per catch, the highest mark nationally among players with at least 60 receptions. His 14 touchdown receptions are tied for second in the nation while his 100.9 receiving yards per game are ninth. Harrison Jr. became the first Ohio State receiver with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in school history and had eight 100-yard receiving games this year. He had at least one touchdown catch in all but two games in 2023 and also rushed for two scores. Harrison Jr. was named the Big Ten Co-Offensive Player of the Week and the Maxwell Award Player of the Week after his 11-catch, 162-yard performance against No. 7 Penn State, which included the game-clinching touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix. (Photo by Megan Connelly / fi360 News)
Nix, a senior from Pinson, Ala., completed 336-of-435 passes for 4,145 yards while throwing 40 touchdowns and just three interceptions, leading the Ducks to an 11-2 season and a trip to the Pac-12 title game. His completion percentage of 77.2 leads the country (and is just off the NCAA record of 77.4), his 40 TD passes co-lead the nation and his passing yards, passing yards per game (318.8) and passer rating (186.24) are second nationally. Nix’s 4,373 total yards are also second nationally, which includes 228 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground. His 336 completions broke 2014 Heisman winner Marcus Mariota’s Oregon program season record. He was the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week four times this season. Nix threw at least two TD passes in each game in 2023 and passed for over 350 yards five times. He was also named the 2023 Pac-12 Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year thanks to his 3.91 GPA as a graduate student in communications.
Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) rolls out of the pocket in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)
Penix Jr., a senior from Tampa, Fla., completed 307-of-466 passes for a nation-leading 4,218 yards with 33 touchdowns and nine interceptions while he also rushed for three scores. He led Washington to a 13-0 season, a Pac-12 Championship and trip to the College Football Playoff as the No. 2 seed. Penix Jr. opened the season by throwing for over 400 yards in his first three games, including a career-high 473 at Michigan State (the third-highest total in Husky history), and finished the season with nine games of at least 300 yards passing. Penix Jr., who threw three or more TD passes six times, leads the country in passing yards per game (324.5), is tied for third with 33 touchdown passes, is third in total offense (4200) and is fifth in completions (307). He was eighth in the 2022 Heisman voting.
Daniels is LSU’s third Heisman finalist and first since winner Joe Burrow in 2019. Harrison Jr. is Ohio State’s 10th finalist — the third most ever — and the Buckeyes’ first since C.J. Stroud in 2022. Nix is Oregon’s fourth finalist and its first since winner Marcus Mariota in 2014. Penix Jr. is Washington’s second finalist and first since Steve Emtman in 1991.
If Daniels were to win, he would be LSU’s third Heisman winner and first since Burrow. If Harrison Jr. were to win, he would be Ohio State’s eighth winner and first since Troy Smith in 2006. If Nix were to win, it would be Oregon’s second winner, joining Mariota. Penix Jr. would be Washington’s first winner.
There have now been 175 players invited to New York as Heisman finalists since the practice was first instituted in 1982.
USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) the 2022 Heisman Trophy Winner. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/fi360 News)
The 2023 Heisman Trophy ballots went out to 928 electors, which includes 870 members of the media, 57 living Heisman winners and one overall fan vote presented by Nissan, premier partner of the Heisman Trophy. All ballots were submitted electronically to the independent accountants at Deloitte.
