Marcus Allen, a standout running back from the University of Southern California (USC), won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first player in NCAA history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. His historic 1981 season cemented his place as one of college football’s all-time greats. Allen went on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NFL with the Los Angeles Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.
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