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Florida State's Winston wins Heisman by landslide

QB becomes second straight freshman to claim award

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston talks to reporters after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday in New York. - photo by JULIO CORTEZ

1215 Winston — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston talks to reporters after winning the Heisman Trophy on Saturday in New York. - photo by JULIO CORTEZ

NEW YORK — Jameis Winston left voters no choice but to give him the Heisman Trophy. The Florida State quarterback became the second straight freshman to win the Heisman on Saturday night, earning college football’s most prestigious individual award with a performance so spectacular and dominant that even a criminal investigation couldn’t derail his candidacy. Winston received 668 first-place votes and 2,205 points.

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