http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/14/sports/ncaafootball/marcus-mariota-of-oregon-wins-heisman-trophy.html 2014-12-14 03:29:21 Marcus Mariota of Oregon Wins Heisman Trophy Mariota, a quarterback, became the first Hawaii native and the first Ducks player to win the award, given to college football’s most outstanding player. === Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday in New York, becoming the first Hawaii native and the first Ducks player to receive the award as college football’s most outstanding player. Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper were the other finalists. Mariota received 2,534 points in the voting to 1,250 for Gordon and 1,023 for Cooper. Mariota, Oregon will face No. 3 Florida State in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 for a chance to play for the national championship. Gordon ran for 2,336 yards on 309 carries and scored 26 rushing touchdowns during the season, and Cooper had 115 receptions for 1,656 yards and 14 touchdowns.