Iconic
Game
Names
Game
Names
Catholics vs. Convicts
Notre Dame vs. Miami
This stadium is known for its iconic hedges that line the field. Beware of bulldogs that might be hiding inside!
Sandford Stadium (UGA)
Standing as 6 feet in length, this trophy first appeared in 1948 and is awarded to the winner of college football’s most played rivalry game. Sadly, Babe the Blue Ox isn’t part of the package.
Paul Bunyan’s Axe
“THERE GOES DAVIS”
Alabama vs. Auburn
He’s the most recent Heisman Trophy winner, dazzling voters (and fans) with his play on both sides of the ball.
Travis Hunter
Bedlam
Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State
Since 1964, this stadium paints its end zones in a checkerboard pattern, first requested by the “General” that was their head coach. Weird that they named the stadium after a general when it’s on a river…
Neyland Stadium
This trophy was originally bronze, but received a makeover in the 1970’s. We don’t think wearing it, however, will get you a discount at the fair nearby.
The Golden Hat
Michigan State vs Michigan
Perhaps surprisingly, it wasn’t until 2009 when Alabama had its first player receive a Heisman, this running back that narrowly edged out Toby Gerhart by a mere 28 votes.
Mark Ingram II
Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
Mexican Free-Tail Bats have multiple colonies in this stadium renovated in 2012. We’re surprised the “Midnight Yell” hasn’t run them off.
Kyle Field - TAMU
It’s something you can find at Walmart, but this trophy’s storied history dates back to 1946 between two Texas schools. They don’t mention if it is seasoned or not…
The Iron Skillet (SMU vs. TCU)
“The band is out on the field!”
Stanford vs. Cal
During his senior year, this QB threw for over 5,600 yards on his way to a Heisman Trophy, National Championship MVP, the single-season touchdown record, and 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Joe Burrow
The Holy War
BYU vs. Utah
You have a cemetery on your stadium grounds? Yes! While this stadium was built in 1929, the cemetery in its shadow was founded in the mid 1830’s. Fitting, given they’ve rolled over almost every opponent they meet.
Bryant - Denny Stadium
It started as a meme between one school’s mascot playfully feuding with a parody account of a coach back in 2014. Today, the rivalry has both fanbases raising money toward pediatric cancer charities, much more than the money that is attached to the trophy.
The $5 Bits of Broken Chair (Nebraska vs. Minnesota)
“4th and 5. National Championship on the line.”
Texas vs. USC
His Heisman is the first of three awarded to athletes from this school over a four year span, a dominance that has never been seen before or since. His professional career was a mixed bag, but his number, #3, is currently retired at his alma mater.
Carson Palmer
The War on I-4
UCF vs USF
This stadium was constructed in 1913, but just a few decades earlier, it was used as a prison for Confederate soldiers. On the 53 acres of land, it’s also home to the northernmost Confederate cemetery, but sadly not a creamery to make cheese.
Camp Randall - Wisconsin
These two cities have a rivalry that spills over from the smoke pits and onto the field, so it’s only fitting that this trophy reflects that. Cast in over 100 pounds of bronze, it was introduced in 2006, but we’re sad to report that it isn’t as tasty as it’s namesake.
The Bones (UAB vs. Memphis)
Texas vs. Texas Tech
He’s the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, winning back to back in 1974 and 1975. Other notable accolade? Being the only person to ever start 4 Rose Bowls.
Archie Griffin