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Fernando Mendoza Takes Over as Heisman Favorite After Week 12 Surge

Sportsbooks reset the Heisman board after Week 12, elevating Indiana’s quarterback to the top spot.

Overview

  • DraftKings moved Mendoza to -115 and Yahoo’s post-Week 12 list showed him at -110 after he went 22-of-24 for 299 yards and four touchdowns in Indiana’s 31-7 win at Wisconsin.
  • Mendoza’s season line now includes 2,641 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and five interceptions, plus five rushing scores in his first Big Ten season after transferring from Cal.
  • Alabama’s Ty Simpson fell to +15000 following a 23-21 loss to Oklahoma that included an interception and a late fumble that set up the decisive field goal.
  • Ohio State’s Julian Sayin remains a primary challenger, with his November 29 matchup against Michigan seen as a swing point before a potential Big Ten title clash with Indiana.
  • Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed stayed in contention with a season-high 439 passing yards and three touchdowns versus South Carolina, with upcoming dates against Texas and in the SEC Championship offering further opportunities.