2018 Heisman Trophy Winner
Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray on what Baker Mayfield told him before the ceremony

“We talked a lot this week. Mostly casual talk. He told me to enjoy it, to have fun with it. That it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event.”

Kyler Murray on his head coach, Lincoln Riley

“I would not be here if it wasn’t for him. I wasn’t always perfect, but Coach Riley stuck in there with me.”

Kyler Murray on being named Heisman winner

“It’s very surreal. But this didn’t just happen. There as so much time and effort put into this game. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for so many people who helped me along the way.”

Kyler Murray on Tua Tagovailoa

“He’s a tremendous talent and an even better dude off the field. I’m thankful I got to be around both him and Dwayne.”

Kyler Murray on finally getting to play at Oklahoma after transferring from Texas A&M

“As hard as it was, I just trusted the process. I knew once my time came, it would happen.”

Kyler Murray on where the Heisman ranks in his athletic accomplishments

“It’s up there. Near the top. The season overall has been special. It’s great to be here to represent my teammates and everyone who helped make this happen.”

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley on Kyler Murray

“Kyler’s journey in particular is the stuff of legend, with plenty of high points and some tough moments as well. To see what he’s gone through and how he’s improved, it’s a lot of pride. I’m so happy for him.”

Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley on the back to back Heismans by OU

“It is very special, don’t get me wrong. There’s a time and place to talk about that. But this is Kyler’s night, as well as everyone else who’s involved with this team. That’s what this is all about.”

He is Oklahoma’s seventh Heisman winner.

He is the first player to win the Heisman the season after replacing another Heisman winner.

He is the second consecutive player to win the Heisman after transferring from another school.

His victory marks the fourth time a school has won back-to-back Heismans (Yale in ’36-’37, Army in ’45-’46, Ohio State in ’74-’75).

He joins Doc Blanchard, Cam Newton and Baker Mayfield as Heisman winners who started their careers at another FBS school.

He’s the 16th quarterback in the last 18 years to win the Heisman and 34th overall.

He’s the sixth Heisman winner to come from the Big 12 conference (as currently constituted).

He’s the ninth Heisman winner born in Texas.

He’s the 20th junior to win the award.

He’s the 16th quarterback in the last 18 years to win the Heisman and 34th overall.

He’s the first Heisman winner to wear the No. 1 jersey.

He’s the fifth Heisman winner to take part in the College Football Playoff, joining Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Derrick Henry and Baker Mayfield.

His 205.72 passer rating is the best in Heisman history, topping Baker Mayfield’s 203.76 in 2017.

His 4,945 yards of total offense is second in Heisman history to Ty Detmer (5,022).