Oregon's Marcus Mariota wins the Heisman Trophy Los Angeles Times | December 13, 2014 | 6:12 PM Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota became the first Duck to win the Heisman Trophy when he was honored with the award given to college football's top player today in New York. The dual-threat quarterback has led the second-ranked Ducks to a 12-1 record and a spot in the College Football Playoff. He's the first native of Hawaii to win the award. For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.