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Q&A: Why did Reggie Bush lose his Heisman Trophy? How did the former USC star get it back?

Former USC running back Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, lost it in 2010 and finally got it back this week.

It’s been a long, strange trip for the player who went on to win a Super Bowl in the NFL and serve as a college football analyst on Fox.

Here’s a look back at how it all unfolded.

Why did Bush win the Heisman Trophy in 2005?

On a USC team full of superstars, Bush was the biggest of them all . He rushed for 1,740 yards and 16 touchdowns, averaging 8.