Thomas O'Toole

USA TODAY Sports

When it comes to football, Oregon enjoys quite an advantage over Oregon State.

The Ducks have won seven consecutive versions of the state's Civil War and since 1975 own a 30-9-1 record against the Beavers, including a 47-19 victory last month in Corvallis.

Oregon (12-1) has won at least 11 games in five consecutive seasons. Oregon State finished 5-7.

But one place where Oregon State can stand above Oregon is in Heisman Trophy history. Beavers quarterback Terry Baker won the Heisman in 1962. Oregon does not have Heisman winner.

At least not until this Saturday, according to the weekly USA TODAY Sports Heisman Trophy survey.

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota received every first-place nod Monday from writers and editors who work at properties owned by Gannett, parent company of USA TODAY.

Official voting closed Monday. Also on Monday, Mariota, Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama receiver Amari Cooper were announced as Heisman finalists who will make the trip to New York this weekend. The Heisman winner will be revealed Saturday night.

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Mariota has been at the top of the USA TODAY Sports survey much of the season. Gordon made his move into second after his then-record 408-yard rushing performance against Nebraska on Nov. 15. Cooper moved into third after making 13 catches for 224 yards and three touchdowns in Alabama's 55-44 Iron Bowl victory against Auburn on Nov. 29.

Eight players received votes including last year's winner, Jameis Winston of Florida State.

Breaking down the ballots (three points are awarded for a first-place vote, two for second and one for third):

1. Marcus Mariota, Junior, QB, Oregon: 31-0-0 = 93

2. Melvin Gordon, Junior, RB, Wisconsin: 0-21-8 = 50

3. Amari Cooper, Junior, WR, Alabama: 0-9-16 = 34

4. J.T. Barrett, Freshman, QB, Ohio State: 0-0-3 = 3

5. Trevone Boykin, Junior, QB, TCU: 0-0-2 = 2

6. Tevin Coleman, Junior, RB, Indiana: 0-1-0 = 2

7. Blake Sims, Senior, QB, Alabama: 0-0-1 = 1

8. Jameis Winston, Soph., QB, Florida State: 0-0-1 = 1

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