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How many quarterbacks won a national title in the first season replacing a Heisman Trophy winner?
Confused? Let's break down the question.
Thirty-five quarterbacks have won the Heisman. Twenty-five of them left college football after their Heisman season. Of the quarterbacks who replaced them as starter the following season, how many led their team to a national title in that first season?
Like a couple other questions, frequent readers of HERO Sports may know the answer.
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Answer
2: Steve Walsh and Matt Leinart
After winning the 1986 Heisman Trophy, Miami (FL) quarterback Vinny Testaverde left for the NFL. His successor, Steve Walsh, led the Hurricanes to the 1987 national title. Matt Leinart did the same in 2003 as he replaced 2002 Heisman winner Carson Palmer.
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