Marcus Mariota -- Heisman Jinx? I'm Not Worried!

He's the frontrunner to win the Heisman tonight, but Oregon QB Marcus Mariota tells TMZ Sports he's not worried that college football's biggest prize could CURSE his NFL career.

Sure, players like Barry Sanders, Charles Woodson and Eddie George have been able to overcome the legendary jinx ... but there are plenty who couldn't seem to conquer it.

Right, Tim Tebow? Or Jason White? Or RG3? Or Sam Bradford? Or Chris Weinke? Or Rashaan Salaam? Or Troy Smith? Or Gino Torretta?