The Heisman Trophy is given to the most outstanding college football player each year, as voted on by members of the media, former Heisman winners and the fans.

The most coveted award in college football, it’s a reflection of not only individual talent, but the development of that talent by the coaching staff. That’s why programs take so much pride in their winners, and rightfully so.

The SEC has its fair share of Heisman winners.

And even among that group of record-breaking men, winners from the SEC have exceeded previous expectations. The first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy was from the SEC (Johnny Manziel). The first sophomore to win was also from this conference (Tim Tebow).

Not every school in the SEC has the luxury and privilege of having a winner in its history, but almost every school has had a Heisman finalist (sorry, Vanderbilt). Here’s a look at the last time each SEC team had a Heisman Trophy finalist:

ALABAMA

Year: 2014
Finalist: WR Amari Cooper
Key Stat: 1,727 receiving yards
Results: Finished third behind Oregon QB Marcus Mariota (winner) and Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon

Fun fact: Alabama has produced a Heisman Trophy finalist in three of the last five years. Amari Cooper earned that right by grabbing (almost) every football that came flying toward him and then making something amazing happen.

He set a school record with a 99-yard touchdown reception against Auburn, an SEC record for number of receptions in a season (124), and became Alabama’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs.

ARKANSAS

Year: 2007
Finalist: RB Darren McFadden
Key Stat: 1,830 rushing yards
Results: Finished second behind Florida QB Tim Tebow

While at Arkansas, McFadden set a school record for rushing yards in a season. McFadden ran for the second-most rushing yards in SEC history, only trailing Georgia great Herschel Walker. The Razorbacks standout was instrumental in helping the team win the West Division in 2006. McFadden became the first player to be the Heisman runner-up two years in a row.

AUBURN

Year: 2013
Finalist: RB Tre Mason
Key Stat: 1,816 rushing yards
Results: Finished sixth

In his last year at Auburn, Mason broke Bo Jackson’s school record for single-season rushing yards. During the 2013 SEC championship game, he set game records for rushing yards, touchdowns, and rushing attempts by a single player. Not only was Mason dangerous on offense, but also caused damage with his kickoff returns.

FLORIDA

Year: 2009
Finalist: QB Tim Tebow
Key Stat: 2,895 passing yards
Results: Finished fifth

Along with being quarterback, Tebow’s job was setting records. That included the SEC’s single-season marks for rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns (2007). Tebow also was a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist, another SEC record. He won the award in ’07.

GEORGIA

Year: 1992
Finalist: RB Garrison Hearst
Key Stat: 1,547 rushing yards
Results: Finished third behind Miami QB Gino Torretta (winner) and San Diego State RB Marshall Faulk

During his junior year, Hearst led the nation with 21 touchdowns. He also set conference records for points scored in a season, total touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and average yards per carry.

KENTUCKY

Year: 1998
Finalist: QB Tim Couch
Key Stat: 4,275 passing yards
Results: Finished fourth

Couch still holds the SEC record for number of passing yards in a single season as part of Kentucky’s “Air Raid” offense. During the 1998 game against Vanderbilt, Couch broke the NCAA record for best completion percentage in a single game. He left Kentucky as the record holder for number of completions in a season, number of completions per game in a two-year period, and career completion percentage.

LSU

Year: 2011
Finalist: DB Tryann Mathieu
Key Stat: 59 solo tackles
Results: Finished fifth

The Honey Badger often seemed unstoppable while he was busy stopping others. Mathieu earned various MVP nominations during his two years at LSU because of the number of ways he could affect the outcome of a single game. Unfortunately, Mathieu was dismissed from the team in 2012 due to violating team rules.

MISSISSIPPI STATE

Year: 1944
Finalist: DB Thomas “Shorty” McWilliams
Key Stat: 1,808 career rushing yards
Results: Finished 10th

Every time McWilliams played, Mississippi State won. He was all over the field, playing as defensive back, kick returner, and kicker. He led the Bulldogs to a 6-2 record in 1944. McWilliams was injured and did not play in the two losses. While specific Heisman finalists were not announced back in 1944, he deserves recognition for being an outstanding player.

MISSOURI

Year: 2007
Finalist: QB Chase Daniel
Key Stat: 4,306 passing yards
Results: Finished fourth

Daniel led Mizzou to the school’s best season record (12-2) in 2007, capping it off with a win against Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. Making school history with the highest final ranking, the Tigers finished that season ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press poll. Daniel’s finish in the Heisman race was the second-best result in Mizzou history.

OLE MISS

Year: 2003
Finalist: QB Eli Manning
Key Stat: 3,600 passing yards
Results: Finished third behind Oklahoma QB Jason White (winner) and Pittsburgh WR Larry Fitzgerald

Manning led the Rebels to a 10-3 record, a second-place finish in the SEC West and a win over Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl. He holds the Ole Miss record for most season and career passing yards, as well as for touchdowns.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Year: 1980
Finalist: RB George Rogers
Key Stat: 1,781 rushing yards
Results: Won

Rogers beat out an impressive group of finalists, which included Pitt DL Hugh Green and Georgia RB Herschel Walker (who won two years later). Rogers is one of the most successful running backs in Gamecocks history. He still holds the school record for most career rushing yards.

TENNESSEE

Year: 1997
Finalist: QB Peyton Manning
Key Stat: 3,819 passing yards
Results: Finished second behind Michigan CB Charles Woodson

Manning is Tennessee’s all-time passing leader, and still ranks third in the SEC for total passing touchdowns. He also holds the SEC record for career wins (39 games). Manning led the Volunteers to an SEC championship in ’97, and won almost every award available except the Heisman. Most SEC fans feel the voters slighted one of the best players in conference history.

TEXAS A&M

Year: 2012
Finalist: QB Johnny Manziel
Key Stat: 3,706 passing yards
Results: Won

Manziel became the first freshman, and fifth player in NCAA history, to both pass for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards. He broke a plethora of records while leading the Aggies to a 11-2 season and a No. 5 finish in the AP poll, which represents the highest final ranking in school history since 1956.