<P> The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the nation's most outstanding college football player . In 1959 after Dwight Nichols led the Big 7 in total yardage (1,358) and points (54) he became the first player in Iowa State history to receive Heisman votes coming tied for 7th place overall . After his stellar 1972 campaign George Amundson became the second player in ISU history to receive Heisman votes when he finished in 7th place . In 1995 after a 23 - year absence Troy Davis became the second Cyclone to gain Heisman attention when he finished 5th . Then in 1996 at the conclusion of his second consecutive 2,000 yard season Davis nearly won the Heisman but ultimately was runner - up . </P> <Table> Heisman Trophy voting <Tr> <Th> Name </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Position </Th> <Th> Class </Th> <Th> Points </Th> <Th> Place </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dwight Nichols </Td> <Td> 1959 </Td> <Td> Running Back </Td> <Td> Senior </Td> <Td> 126 </Td> <Td> T - 7th </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> George Amundson </Td> <Td> 1972 </Td> <Td> Running Back </Td> <Td> Senior </Td> <Td> 219 </Td> <Td> 7th </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Troy Davis </Td> <Td> 1995 </Td> <Td> Running Back </Td> <Td> Sophomore </Td> <Td> 402 </Td> <Td> 5th </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Troy Davis </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Running Back </Td> <Td> Junior </Td> <Td> 1,174 </Td> <Td> 2nd </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Name </Th> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Position </Th> <Th> Class </Th> <Th> Points </Th> <Th> Place </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dwight Nichols </Td> <Td> 1959 </Td> <Td> Running Back </Td> <Td> Senior </Td> <Td> 126 </Td> <Td> T - 7th </Td> </Tr>

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