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Four-star California defensive end Khary Wilder commits to Ohio State.
- Ohio State Football
- History
- Heisman Trophy Winners
Four running backs and two quarterbacks account for Ohio State's seven Heisman trophies.
Below, you will find the complete list of the six Buckeyes to win the highly regarded Heisman Trophy.
| Season | Player | Position | Year | Hometown | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Troy Smith | QB | Senior | Cleveland, OH | Completed 203 passes for 2,542 yards and 30 TDs; guided the 2006 team to an undefeated regular season. |
| 1995 | Eddie George | HB | Senior | Philadelphia, PA | Rushed for 1,927 yards and 24 TDs in 1995; rushed for a then program-high 314 yards against Illinois. |
| 1975 | Archie Griffin | HB | Senior | Columbus, OH | Became the only two-time Heisman winner by setting the NCAA records for career rushing yards, 100-yard games and consecutive 100-yard games. |
| 1974 | Archie Griffin | HB | Junior | Columbus, OH | Earned his first Heisman Trophy after rushing for a career-high 1,695 yards and 12 TDs. |
| 1955 | Howard Cassady | HB | Senior | Columbus, OH | The first Heisman Trophy winner to earn 2,000 voting points; led Ohio State to an undefeated record and Woody Hayes' first national championship in 1954. |
| 1950 | Vic Janowicz | HB | Senior | Elyria, OH | An exceptional athlete, Janowicz won the Heisman Trophy as a junior; ran for 2 TDs, threw 4 TDs and kicked 10 PATs in an 83-21 win over Iowa |
| 1944 | Les Horvath | QB | Senior | Parma, OH | Led the Big Ten in rushing and total offense; played quarterback, running back and safety; did not play in 1943 due to entering dental school. |
