There was an expectation early this year that both the Heisman class and the 2026 NFL draft class of quarterbacks were going to be loaded, with the likes of Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, and LaNorris Sellers projected to be at the top of the sport.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy Ceremony show is set to take place on Saturday, as the most prestigious college football award is handed out.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who led the No. 1 Hoosiers to a perfect 13-0 record and their first Big Ten title since 1967, captured the 91st Heisman Trophy on Saturday night.

Notre Dame’s star running back Jeremiyah Love wasn’t able to bring the Heisman Trophy back to South Bend, as he finished third in the voting.

Heisman Trophy voters must do a better job of recognizing players other than quarterbacks. Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez deserved more votes.

Two years ago Indiana University was 3-9 and had more losses than any college football program in history. At the time, Fernando Mendoza V was struggling his way through his first year as a starter at Cal.