Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza Wins 2025 Heisman Trophy

In a historic moment for college football, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been named the winner of the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

Mendoza becomes the first player in Indiana history to win the award, capping a magical 13-0 season that saw the Hoosiers capture the Big Ten Championship and the #1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff.

Voting Results

The final voting reflected Mendoza’s dominance throughout the season:

1. Fernando Mendoza (QB, Indiana) - 2,362 points
2. Diego Pavia (QB, Vanderbilt) - 1,435 points
3. Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) - 719 points
4. Julian Sayin (QB, Ohio State) - 432 points

Red River Perspective

While no Texas or Oklahoma players were invited to New York this year, the 2025 race sets an interesting stage for 2026.

• Arch Manning (Texas): With his announcement that he will return for the 2026 season, Manning enters next year as one of the preseason favorites. His development throughout the SEC gauntlet this year showed flashes of Heisman potential.
• Jackson Arnold/John Mateer (Oklahoma): Mateer’s late-season surge, including the win over Alabama, puts him on the national radar entering next season.

Congratulations to Fernando Mendoza on a season for the ages.