STILLWATER — Despite the trophy donning a running back, the Heisman has become a quarterback’s prize.
Since 2000, only three running backs have one the Heisman Trophy: Derrick Henry (2015), Mark Ingram (2009) and Reggie Bush (2005). Bush has since vacated his award. Quarterbacks make up for the other 16 winners since the turn of the century, providing the question of if it’s even possible for a runner to win college football’s top individual prize.
Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard leads the nation in rushing by 284 yards. Yet, Hubbard’s Heisman buzz hasn’t made it too far out of Stillwater.