Candidates Compete for College Football’s Prestigious Award

The NCAA awards week has commenced, spotlighting college football’s premier accolade—the Heisman Trophy. This prestigious award, honoring the nation’s top player, will be given on December 13, 2025. The ceremony will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, starting at 8:00 PM ET.

History of the Heisman Trophy

Established in 1935, the Heisman Trophy celebrates exceptional talent in college football. Recent winners include seven quarterbacks, one running back, one wide receiver, and one two-way player over the past decade.

2025 Heisman Trophy Finalists

This year, four outstanding athletes have been nominated. Below is a summary of their achievements this season.

• RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame

  Jeremiyah Love was instrumental in Notre Dame’s offense, accumulating a career-high 1,372 rushing yards. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry and scored in all but one game, culminating in a strong 10-2 record for the Fighting Irish.

• QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana

  Fernando Mendoza guided the Hoosiers through an undefeated regular season, clinching the Big Ten championship. He recorded a remarkable 181.4 passer rating, throwing 33 touchdown passes, and contributed six rushing touchdowns.

• QB Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt

  In his second season, Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt to its first-ever 10-win season. He excelled in the SEC with 27 touchdown passes and a passer rating of 171.5, while also securing a spot in the postseason.

• QB Julian Sayin, Ohio State

  Julian Sayin had an impressive season with a completion percentage of 78.4% and a passer rating of 182.1. He played a key role in Ohio State’s 12-1 record and their qualification for the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Final Remarks

The Heisman Trophy ceremony promises to be an exciting event, showcasing the talent and hard work of these remarkable student-athletes. College football fans eagerly await to see who will take home this highly coveted honor.