For the second consecutive season, the College Football Researchers Association has crowned a Player of the Year, and this season Jameis Winson takes the crown. Last season, Johnny Manziel won a tight battle in which he received less than half of the first place votes. This year “Famous Jameis” captured 9 of the 14 first place votes and won by a respectable, but not overwhelming, 24 point margin. Here are the full results:
1. Jameis Winson (9)– 62 points
2. Jordan Lynch (3)– 38 points
3. Andre Williams– 23 points
4. Johnny Manziel– 22 points
5. Tre Mason (1)– 18 points
6. Teddy Bridgewater– 11 points
7. A.J. McCarron– 10 points
8. Darqueze Dennard (1)– 6 points
8. Bryce Petty– 6 points
10. Bishop Sankey– 4 points
11. Ka’Deem Carey– 3 points
11. Carlos Hyde– 3 points
13. Davante Adams– 2 points
14. Braxton Miller– 1 point
14. Connor Shaw– 1 points
The College Football Researchers Association 