CONNOR SUGGS WINS THE 2029 HEISMAN TROPHY
USF star becomes the first Bull to capture college football's most prestigious individual honor
The greatest season in South Florida football history now has its defining image.
Junior running back Connor Suggs stood atop the sport Thursday night, becoming the first player in program history to win the Heisman Trophy, capping a remarkable campaign that transformed the Bulls from contender to national powerhouse.
Suggs entered the season as one of the nation's top returning backs, but few could have predicted the dominance that followed. Week after week, the Jacksonville native carried the USF offense with a blend of power, vision, and explosiveness that made him one of the most feared players in college football.
By season's end, Suggs had rushed for 1,848 yards and 24 touchdowns on 226 carries, averaging an astounding 8.0 yards per carry. He also added 35 receptions for 389 yards, proving he was much more than a traditional running back.
The numbers alone were impressive. The moments were unforgettable.
Whether it was breaking open games with long touchdown runs, grinding out critical first downs in conference play, or providing balance for one of the nation's most explosive offenses, Suggs consistently delivered when the Bulls needed him most.
Defenses spent the entire season building game plans around stopping him. Few succeeded. Even when opponents loaded the box with extra defenders, Suggs continued to find running lanes, turn routine plays into explosive gains, and control the tempo of games.
The Heisman Trophy adds to an already remarkable list of honors. Suggs also captured the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and Doak Walker Award, establishing himself as the consensus best player in college football during the 2029 season.
The award is equally significant for the USF program. Under head coach DJ Porter, the Bulls have risen from conference contender to national championship threat. Suggs became the face of that rise, embodying the toughness, explosiveness, and confidence that now define South Florida football.
For a school still chasing its first national championship, Suggs has already secured a permanent place in program history.
No player has ever accomplished more in a USF uniform.
And now Connor Suggs can add the most prestigious individual honor in college football to his legacy.
2029 Heisman Trophy Winner
| Player | Pos | School | Rush Att | Rush Yds | YPC | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Suggs | HB | USF | 226 | 1,848 | 8.2 | 24 | 35 | 389 | 1 |
For decades, the Heisman Trophy felt like something that happened at programs such as Alabama, Ohio State, USC, and Oklahoma.
In 2029, it came to Tampa.
And it belongs to Connor Suggs.
