` ` I wish they could be on the field with me , '' Manziel says of teammates . Manziel is the first freshman to win the prestigious award . Other finalists were Notre Dame 's David Te ' o and Michigan State 's Collin Klein .
`` I wish they could be on the stage with me , '' Manziel says of teammates . Manziel is the first freshman to win the prestigious award . Other finalists were Notre Dame 's Manti Te ' o and Kansas State 's Collin Klein .