It’s the most prestigious trophy a college football player could win: the Heisman Trophy. Who can actually do it this season?
There are thousands of players that could win the Heisman Trophy, as several factors like stats, team success and highlight reel moments all help determine who will be named the best player in the sport. To figure out who could be next member of the elite fraternity, USA TODAY Sports simulated the 2026 season 100 times in College Football 27 to see who were the names that were consistently winning the award.
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Of course the big names were among the winners, but there were some surprises.
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Could the simulation end up being right? The 2025 Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza was one of the names that was in last year’s game, possibly making good news for the several stars that ended up winning the honor in the video game in 2026.
Who won Heisman Trophy in College Football 27?
There were 19 different players who won the Heisman Trophy at least once. The majority were quarterbacks with 16 signal callers, two receivers and one running back.
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Players listed in alphabetical order
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Cam Vaughn, Miami, wide reciever
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Malcolm Simmons, Texas Tech, wide receiver
Most Heisman Trophy wins in College Football 27 simulation
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer was the most frequent Heisman Trophy winner. The redshirt senior won the award 19 times in 100 simulations.
Oklahoma Sooners quarterback John Mateer (10) looks to make a pass in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family OK Memorial Stadium.
College Football 27 Heisman Trophy simulation breakdown
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College Football 27 simulations reveal Heisman Trophy possible winners
