Who are Ohio State's top Heisman Trophy contenders for 2025?

Quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are Ohio State's top Heisman Trophy contenders for the 2025 season.

When did Ohio State last win the Heisman Trophy?

Ohio State last won the Heisman Trophy with quarterback Troy Smith in 2006.

Which player has won the Heisman Trophy twice?

Archie Griffin is the only player in history to have won the Heisman Trophy multiple times, achieving this feat in 1974 and 1975.

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Ohio State's Heisman Legacy: Can Sayin or Smith Revive Glory?

19 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Ohio State has two Heisman contenders in 2025: QB Julian Sayin and WR Jeremiah Smith.
The Buckeyes last won the Heisman Trophy with Troy Smith in 2006.
Archie Griffin is the only player with two Heisman Trophies.

Ohio State's Heisman Legacy: Can Sayin or Smith Revive Glory?

Ohio State football is looking towards the 2025 season with renewed Heisman Trophy aspirations, featuring quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as leading contenders. Sayin is positioned as a strong candidate, currently holding the second-best odds according to oddsmakers. While Jeremiah Smith is also being campaigned for, his season has been impacted by an unspecified injury.

The Buckeyes have a storied past with the Heisman, having produced six previous winners, accumulating seven total awards, notably Archie Griffin's consecutive victories. However, the program's most recent Heisman recipient was quarterback Troy Smith in 2006. This upcoming season presents a significant opportunity to end a nearly two-decade drought.