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Fox News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Which Schools Have The Most Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time?
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is the most esteemed honor in college football and among the most honorable awards in any sport. It has been a quarterback-dominated award as of late, with 20 of the past 25 Heisman winners being signal-callers. The most recent winner, however, was Colorado two-way superstar Travis Hunter, who earned the prestigious honor after a standout season in 2024 and became just the second Buffaloes player to win the award and first since 1994. That said, which schools have produced the most Heisman winners? FOX Sports Research compiled the list. Check out all of our Daily Rankers. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 Heisman Trophy odds: Four value bets, including Texas' Arch Manning
Few individual awards in sports generate as much buzz as college football's Heisman Trophy. With that attention comes strong opinions, heated debates and bold predictions. While the trophy is theoretically awarded to the "best player in college football," recent history shows it's far from a purely meritocratic race. Last season, the award was rightfully given to Colorado's Travis Hunter, the wide receiver/cornerback who played on both sides of the ball and logged an astonishing 1,443 snaps in just 12 games. Runner-up Ashton Jeanty became the first running back in a decade to earn a Heisman invitation, but he had to put up a herculean effort to get there — finishing second in single-season rushing yards all time, behind only Barry Sanders (1988), a Heisman winner himself. The recent success of skill-position players has sparked optimism for non-quarterbacks — but let's not forget: This is still a quarterback award. Let's look at data from the last 20 years to understand what it really takes to win the Heisman and identify a few players whom I think have betting value for the award. The Heisman prototype: What the data shows Since 2005, 15 of the 20 Heisman winners (75%) have been quarterbacks, and only three running backs and one wide receiver (DeVonta Smith in 2020) have won. The lone outlier is Hunter, an incredibly rare two-way star. Everyone knows this is a QB award, but let's poke a bit deeper. Exposure matters for media and voters: A striking 75% of Heisman winners over the past 20 years played for schools in the Central Time Zone. Why? Prime viewing hours, particularly for East Coast voters, tilt media attention — and thus Heisman hype — toward games that air earlier in the evening. Team success is also critical: Only five winners in the last 20 years came from teams with three or more losses, and the average number of losses among Heisman winners is just 1.25. Simply put: If your team isn't winning, you're not winning the Heisman. With those caveats in mind, here are four value bets for the 2025 Heisman Trophy: Avery Johnson, QB, Kansas State Wildcats (40-1 at BetMGM) After a season full of what-ifs, Johnson was my first Heisman ticket of the offseason. As a sophomore, the dual-threat QB turned heads, and oddsmakers took notice — moving his Heisman odds to 20-1 midseason, the sixth best in the country. A couple of nagging injuries — concussions, ankle sprains — derailed his season, though, and he finished with the 42nd-best QBR in the nation. Now healthy, he returns to a Kansas State team favored to win the Big 12 and stacked with explosive talent. There's some concern about national exposure (K-State sometimes draws late time slots), but Johnson's 37-inch vertical and 4.5 speed scream highlight-reel potential. An early-season breakout — Week 1 vs. Iowa State on ESPN, perhaps — could push him into the national spotlight quickly. This will be Johnson's second season as 'the guy' after generating buzz as the running QB behind Will Howard in his freshman year. With more experience, a clean bill of health and a long-shot price, he's a smart value play. CJ Carr, QB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish (40-1) Notre Dame doesn't play in a conference championship, but its independent schedule — and tough early slate — could help Carr. The Irish face two major early tests: Week 1 vs. Miami and Week 3 against a top-10 Texas A&M team. Both games offer national exposure and early opportunities to make a statement. If Carr hits the ground running, he'll build a strong resume, but if the Irish do stumble, head coach Marcus Freeman may be forced to open up the offense to keep his team's playoff hopes alive. The rest of the schedule softens significantly, with Notre Dame projected as a two-touchdown favorite in nearly every remaining game. Either the Irish win big from the jump, or they run up the score week after week. Both scenarios are Carr-friendly. Arch Manning, QB, Texas Longhorns (+600) No Heisman conversation is complete without mentioning Manning. Yes, the last name draws attention, but there are reasons beyond legacy to take him seriously. Texas now plays in the SEC, which boasts a $3 billion, 10-year media deal with ESPN/ABC — meaning nonstop exposure. Manning will compete with other SEC QBs like LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Florida's DJ Lagway, but Texas is an underdog in only two games this season, giving Manning an easier path to success. He's not just a media magnet — he can play. Manning filled in multiple times for Quinn Ewers-led offenses and posted a near 68% completion rate, while rushing for two touchdowns on just 18 attempts in SEC play. Factor in the SEC platform, national attention and dual-threat ability, and he's the chalk pick for a reason at sportsbooks. Behren Morton, QB, Texas Tech Red Raiders (250-1) When building your dream Heisman long shot, many variables matter — TV exposure, team success, talent — but the most important is opportunity. Enter Morton. The Red Raiders ranked sixth nationally in pass attempts per game (41.2) last season, but Morton played the year with a grade 3 AC joint sprain in his shoulder. Imagine this pass-heavy offense with a healthy quarterback. Tech is projected to win close to nine games, and if Morton is slinging it 45-plus times per week with efficiency, he could post eye-popping numbers early. At 250-1, he's worth a small dart throw in any Heisman betting portfolio.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shane Gillis ESPYs monologue: Comedian's best jokes about Shedeur Sanders, Donald Trump, more at sports award show
The ESPYs are the biggest sports award show that isn't focused on just one sport. They're basically the Oscars, but all about sports. Similar to the Oscars, a host is tasked with presenting an opening monologue that introduces everyone to the show and then guides the program through the rest of the night. Previous hosts have included high-profile athletes and actors. The 2024 show was hosted by Serena Williams, while comedian Tracy Morgan hosted the 2019 ESPYs. The 2025 ESPYs were hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, who's known for his stand-up comedy career as well as the TV show "Tires," a comedy series starring Gillis as a mechanic. The second season premiered on June 5 of this year, and it has been picked up for a third season. Gillis has been known to push the envelope with his comedy, and his ESPYs monologue was no exception. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Here are the best jokes from Gillis' monologue to open the 2025 ESPYs. Shane Gillis ESPYs monologue The tough part about hosting an award show is that the host has to give a monologue. Later in the night, the show is carried by the award results and guest presenters. There are also usually sketches to entertain the crowd and keep the vibe light. The host, though, has to start the show with a monologue. Gillis is known for his edgy humor and wouldn't be considered politically correct. He mixed in jokes about athletes in the crowd, along with political humor that included a Trump impersonation. Some of his jokes landed, many didn't. Gillis saved face, joking that the crowd wasn't into his commentary and that they should have cut some of the jokes. Shane Gillis' best jokes Gillis was all over the place in his monologue. He took shots at Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Jake Paul, and Megan Rapinoe. While it doesn't seem like he landed with the audience with every joke, he had some pretty good commentary mixed in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gillis started his monologue by pointing out some athletes in the crowd. He called out SGA and added, "And now, everyone sitting around him is in foul trouble." Donald Trump Gillis is known to have a great Trump impersonation. He brought up the President the first time in his monologue by talking about how he wants to host a UFC fight on the White House lawn. Gillis followed that up with, "The last time he staged a fight in DC, Mike Pence almost died." Later on in his monologue, Gillis came back to Trump. "Can we stop pretending that Donald Trump knows ball? He doesn't know anything about sports. Every time a team comes to visit the White House, he's like (in a perfect Trump impression), "And you must be the guy who catches. Look at these guys, big guys." Simone Biles "Simone Biles is 4-8 and has seven gold medals. She's short and has a lot of gold. When she isn't competing, she leads a quiet life at the base of a rainbow." Gillis then added, "If you tell Simone a riddle, and she can't answer it, she has to give you all of her gold medals." Aaron Rodgers "Aaron Rodgers did not take the vaccine because he predicted it would be bad for him. And then he joined the New York Jets." Shedeur Sanders "Shedeur Sanders had his jersey number retired at Colorado this year, and people are saying it was because of nepotism because of his father. And it's not. It's because he went 13-12 over his career and almost won the Alamo Bowl." Caitlin Clark "Caitlin Clark and I have a lot in common. We're both whites from the Midwest who have nailed a bunch of 3s." Gillis had another about her, saying, "When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a Waffle House, so she can continue doing what she loves most, fist fighting black women." Shohei Ohtani "Shohei Ohtani couldn't make it tonight. Man, I hope his interpreter didn't bet that he was going to be here." Gillis added, "Shohei is a once-in-a-generation talent; no one has been able to do what he does at so many positions — pitcher, hitter, and bookie." Bill Belichick Right after the second Ohtani line, Gillis went right into, "a bookie is what Bill Belichick reads his girlfriend before bedtime." Gillis started listing off fake book titles that the couple would read together and included, "The Little Engine That needed a pill first." Jake Paul "Sugar Ray [Leonard], you're the man. But in 10 years, Jake Paul is going to try to knock you out, so take it easy." Travis Hunter Gillis took inspiration from the late comedian Norm MacDonald for his final monologue joke of the night, who delivered a variation of this joke when he hosted in 1998. "Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy this year. He is the first defensive player since Charles Woodson to win the Heisman. Congratulations, Travis Hunter, winning the Heisman is something they can never take away from you — unless you kill your wife and a waiter, in which case, they can take it away from you."
CNA
21-06-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Singapore kitefoiler Max Maeder wins Sportsman of the Year for the first time
SINGAPORE: Singapore kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder won the Sportsman of the Year title for the first time at the Singapore Sports Awards on Friday (Jun 20) night. The 18-year-old had taken home Sportsboy of the Year honours for the last three years, but earned the top prize this time in recognition of a stellar 2024 season, including a historic Olympic bronze at the Paris Olympics. The teen has also been on fire this year, retaining his title at Trofeo Princesa Sofia Regatta, while last month, he successfully defended his Formula Kite European Championships open title. Maeder, who is currently the world's top-ranked kitefoiler, was not present at at Swissotel the Stamford, where the awards ceremony was held, due to his ongoing season. He was instead represented by his parents, Valentin Maeder and Hwee Keng Maeder. They collected a cheque for S$10,000 (US$7,700) on his behalf. Wushu exponent Zeanne Law's feats were also recognised as she sealed her maiden Sportswoman of the Year accolade, having won Sportsgirl of the Year in 2024. Among her highlights were two golds at World Taijiquan Championships in August last year. Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu, who is also Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) president, paid tribute to Maeder's achievements in her speech at the awards ceremony. "Kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder had a season to remember in 2024, winning nearly every title available and capping it off with a bronze medal at the Olympic Games," she said. Ms Fu also lauded Team Singapore's "extraordinary year", noting that 15 out of the 23-member contingent in Paris had made their Olympic debut. "From regional competitions to the grand stage of the Paris Olympic Games, our athletes stood shoulder to shoulder with the world's best - proving that Singapore has earned its place on the global sporting map," she said. On the World Aquatics Championships, which Singapore will host next for the first time next month, Ms Fu called the event a "major milestone and a proud moment for our sports community". The championships runs second only to the Olympics in terms of prestige. Organised by SNOC as well as Sport Singapore, and supported by the Tote Board, the Singapore Sports Awards recognise the most deserving individuals and teams in sports for 2024. Kai Minejima Lee (indoor skydiving) and Charlotte Ng Leting (wushu) secured the Sportsboy and Sportsgirl of the Year awards respectively, while Yeo Mee Hong (netball) was named Coach of the Year.
Malay Mail
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
National Sports Awards: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik reign again, Nor Farah's historic win for lawn bowls
PETALING JAYA, May 13 — National badminton men's doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik won the Sportsman of the Year award at the 2024 National Sports Awards (ASN) ceremony here, today. The title, the second time won by the 2022 world champions, saw them fend off challenges from professional men's singles player Lee Zii Jia, national weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan, wushu athlete Wong Weng Soon and pencak silat exponent Abdul Latif Maxzakir. Last year, the world number five pair defended their Olympic bronze medal for the second consecutive time by defeating Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark, 16-21, 22-20, 21-19, at the Paris Olympics. National lawn bowl champion Nor Farah Ain Abdullah was named the National Sportswoman, beating Sin Li Jane (tenpin bowling), Tan Cheong Min (wushu), Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri (cycling) and Nor Farah Mazlan (pencak silat). The world number one lawn bowler made history by becoming the first female lawn bowling athlete of the country to win the National Sportswoman title. Nor Farah stole the limelight by winning a gold medal in the women's individual event at the 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championships in Guernsey, Channel Islands, in April last year. His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia presented the National Sportsman and Sportswoman awards respectively to Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik represented by Badminton Association of Malaysia secretary-general, Datuk Kenny Goh and Nor Farah. Aaron-Wooi Yik were not present at the 2024 ASN as they are participating in the 2025 Thailand Open which began today until Sunday. The achievement of defending the gold medal in the men's 72 kilogramme category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris qualified national powerlifting champion Bonnie Bunyau Gustin to win the National Paralympic Athlete for the third time after 2021 and 2023, defeating three para-athletics contenders, namely Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli, Datuk Abdul Latif Romly,and Eddy Bernard (para-athletes) as well as Cheah Liek Hou (para-badminton). The 2024 para lawn bowls World Championship champion, Hasmunirah Maliki, won the National Paralympic Athlete title after defeating four other candidates, namely two para-cycling representatives Nur Azlia Syafinaz Mohd Zais and Nur Suraiya Muhamad Zamri, Noor Askuzaimey Mat Salim (boccia) and Noor Imanina Idris (para-athletics). — Bernama MORE TO COME
