The Heisman Trophy is voted on by 870 sports journalists, all living Heisman Trophy winners from past years, and a fan vote counts as a single ballot. When voting, the journalists rank the players No. 1, 2, and 3. Each first-place vote counts for three points, a second-place vote is worth two points, and a third-place vote is worth one point.
The winner is determined after all votes are submitted, and the points tallied.