All articles tagged with #heisman trophy
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Indiana has experienced a remarkable shift from being a basketball-centric state to embracing football success, highlighted by quarterback Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy, a historic first for Indiana, and the football program's rising prominence, overshadowing traditional basketball achievements.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
ESPN ranked Fernando Mendoza as the best player in the 2025 College Football Playoff field, despite acknowledging that Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is arguably the most talented player, highlighting the complex factors of talent, situation, and luck in determining the 'best' player.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
ESPN's Rece Davis expressed regret over his Heisman vote after Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia publicly criticized the voters following his second-place finish, though he appreciated Pavia's apology. Davis, who voted for Pavia, now questions his decision after Pavia's social media outburst, but looks forward to Pavia's final game in the ReliaQuest Bowl to potentially regain support.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by New York Post
Diego Pavia, after finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Fernando Mendoza, expressed his frustration and disapproval of the voters on social media, highlighting his confidence in his own performance despite his lower placement in the voting results.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
Diego Pavia expressed his displeasure on social media after finishing second in the Heisman Trophy race to Fernando Mendoza, highlighting his strong season and Vanderbilt's historic achievements, but feeling disappointed with the voters' decision.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by The New York Times
Fernando Mendoza of Indiana won the Heisman Trophy, the most prestigious college football award, while Jacob Rodriguez of Texas Tech secured multiple defensive awards, highlighting a season of outstanding individual performances across various categories in college football's 2025 awards season.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by Heisman
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana University's quarterback, won the 2025 Heisman Trophy, leading his team to a perfect 13-0 season and earning multiple awards, including Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and AP Player of the Year.
Originally Published 29 days ago — by Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, marking a historic achievement for the school, and has led the Commodores to their best season in decades, with numerous individual and team accolades, including leading the nation in yards per play and team passing efficiency.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
Fernando Mendoza is currently the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, with his strong season and narrative momentum, but the race remains open with key upcoming games and moments that could sway voters. Mendoza's chances depend on maintaining his performance and avoiding mistakes, while other contenders like Julian Sayin and Marcel Reed have specific scenarios that could elevate their chances. Overall, Mendoza's consistent performance and compelling story make him the leading candidate as the season concludes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article ranks the top 10 contenders for the Heisman Trophy in college football, highlighting players like Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and others, discussing their stats, team success, and potential to win the award as the season progresses.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article discusses the uncertain landscape of the Heisman Trophy race three weeks into the college football season, highlighting underwhelming performances from preseason favorites like Arch Manning, Drew Allar, and Cade Klubnik, while noting emerging contenders such as Jeremiah Smith, Diego Pavia, and Mario Craver, emphasizing the need to reassess initial expectations based on actual on-field performances.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by OutKick
ESPN analyst Desmond Howard criticized the unwarranted preseason hype around Arch Manning after his poor performance in Texas' loss to Ohio State, suggesting the media's promotion was influenced by relationships with the Manning family and questioning the legitimacy of the hype.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
Desmond Howard criticizes the hype around Arch Manning, suggesting that the media and others are overly favorable due to Manning's last name and that his performance has not justified the high expectations, especially after a challenging game against Ohio State. Howard also criticizes his own network for potentially overemphasizing Manning's abilities and points out that Texas's team performance has been disappointing.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
The article presents ten bold predictions for the 2025 college football season, including Arch Manning winning the Heisman, Penn State beating multiple top-five teams, two receivers making it to New York as Heisman finalists, a four-way tie at the top of the Big 12, and Clemson dominating the ACC, among others.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NFL.com
The article previews the top contenders for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, highlighting key players like Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, Jeremiah Smith, and a dark horse candidate Dylan Raiola, with insights into their potential impact and chances of winning.