The Heisman Trophy is awarded each year to the most outstanding player in college football, by the New York City Downtown Athletic Club. Named for legendary coach John Heisman, Ohio State has had six players win seven trophies, tied with USC & Notre Dame for the most Heisman trophies won by players at their schools. Additionally, Archie Griffin is the only two-time winner:

2006 Troy Smith
1995 Eddie George
1975 Archie Griffin
1974 Archie Griffin
1955 Howard Cassady
1950 Vic Janowicz
1944 Les Horvath

Other Top-Four Finishers in Heisman Trophy Voting
1996 Orlando Pace 4th
1984 Keith Byars 2nd
1979 Art Schlichter 4th
1973 John Hicks 2nd
1969 Rex Kern 3rd
1961 Bob Ferguson 2nd
1958 Bob White 4th
1954 Howard Cassady 3rd