The approximately 900 media members with Heisman Trophy votes were sent their ballots on Dec. 2.
At the time, Utah senior quarterback Tyler Huntley was completing 75.5 percent of his passes, had 16 touchdowns against just two interceptions, and had a firm case as the best quarterback in the Pac-12, not to mention one of the best in the country.
By the time votes were due on Sunday, Utah had lost to Oregon in the Pac-12 championship game. Huntley emerged from the 37-15 loss with a still-gaudy completion percentage of 73.7 percent. Through 13 games, Huntley threw for 2,966 yards, 18 touchdowns, and four interceptions.