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The Elite 11


There's no more prestigious individual award in college football than the Heisman Trophy, and no greater team honor than a national championship. Since the first Heisman was awarded in 1935, 11 players have won the trophy during the same season their team won the national title.

Year Winner Pos. School
1997 *Charles Woodson DB Michigan
1996 Danny Wuerffel QB Florida
1993 Charlie Ward QB Florida State
1976 Tony Dorsett RB Pittsburgh
1964 *John Huarte QB Notre Dame
1949 Leon Hart E Notre Dame
1947 John Lujack QB Notre Dame
1945 Doc Blanchard FB Army
1943 Angelo Bertelli QB Notre Dame
1941 Bruce Smith HB Minnesota
1938 Davey O'Brien QB TCU

* Co-National Champions