The finalists for the Heisman trophy given to the most outstanding player in college football were named on Monday. For the fifth time in the last six years, an Ohio State player is among those invited to the ceremony in New York. Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of the four finalists for the award.
Jayden Daniels is the heavy favorite to take home the award. The star LSU quarterback totaled 50 touchdowns in 12 games this season. Also among the finalists are Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon quarterback Bo Nix.
Harrison Jr. earned the finalist nod this season. He not only passed the eye test as one of college football’s best players with flying colors, but he also has the numbers to back it up.
Marvin Harrison Jr highlights from today pic.twitter.com/5ZzOGAPI8h
— Colton Denning (@Dubsco) October 7, 2023
He straight up carried the Buckeye offense at times this year as he had eight games with 100-plus yards to finish the season with 1,211 receiving yards and 15 total touchdowns.
Ohio State has now had a Heisman finalist in 5 of the last 6 seasons 👀
2018: Dwayne Haskins
2019: Justin Fields, Chase Young
2021: CJ Stroud
2022: CJ Stroud
2023: Marvin Harrison Jr.Developed here 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rjb5YYJvFS
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) December 4, 2023
The star receiver joins exclusive company as he’s only the fourth wide receiver since 2003 to be a Heisman finalist joining Alabama’s Devonta Smith who won the award in 2020, Oklahoma’s Dede Westbrook in 2016, and Alabama’s Amari Cooper in 2014.
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