Reggie Bush Getting Heisman Back, Social Media Reacts

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Reggie Bush reportedly is getting his Heisman Trophy back, and an official announcement appears imminent.

The former USC Trojans running back lost his 2005 Heisman after it was determined he took benefits that violated NCAA rules. Specifically, his family allegedly received housing and money in violation of NCAA rules. That would now be allowed in the NIL era, and that appears to be the catalyst for the former college and NFL player getting the trophy back.

Pete Thamel reported Wednesday morning that the Heisman Trust will announce at some point today that Bush will get a formal "reinstatement" of his trophy after losing it in 2010. Bush will receive his trophy back, and a replica will be sent to USC prior to the 2024 season, according to the same report.

Reggie Bush's Heisman trophy reportedly will be reinstated.  (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

Reggie Bush getting Heisman Trophy back.

The decision from the Heisman Trust came after a "deliberative process" that looked at how college athletics have changed, according to Thamel.

"Personally, I'm thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy, and I'm honored to return to the Heisman family. I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization," the former USC phenom told ESPN in a statement about the news.

Reggie Bush reportedly getting his Heisman Trophy back. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)

As you'd expect, X was on fire with plenty of reactions and overwhelming support for Reggie Bush. Check out some of the reactions below.

This is 100% the correct call from the Heisman Trust, and it's been a long time coming. While Bush might have violated what the rules were at the time, most fans and people with common sense now agree taking money isn't a big deal. In fact, it's incredibly common in the current era. Bush deserves to have his Heisman back, and should have gotten it back a long time ago. Better late than never. Props to the former USC RB for finally bringing the trophy back home.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.