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First ever freshman wins Heisman Trophy

Posted at 7:51 AM, Dec 09, 2012
and last updated 2012-12-09 07:51:44-05

(WTVR) - The 2012 Heisman Trophy was awarded Saturday night to Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, aka "Johnny Football."

"I almost didn't believe it was real," said Manziel to USA Today.  "It's such a far-fetched dream."

Manziel became the first ever freshman to receive college football's most prestigious award.