Mayfield entered the voting process as the heavy favorite after putting up the best numbers of his career and leading the Sooners to both a Big 12 title and a berth in the College Football Playoff.
The senior from Austin, Texas, completed 71 percent of his passes while throwing for 4,340 yards, 41 touchdowns and just five interceptions. Mayfield also rushed for 310 yards and five touchdowns.
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