Overview
- The four finalists are Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, the lone non‑quarterback in the field.
- Sportsbooks have installed Mendoza as a commanding choice to win (as short as -2500 at DraftKings), with Pavia (+1100), Love (+25000) and Sayin (+50000) trailing far behind.
- Mendoza leads FBS with 33 touchdown passes against six interceptions and guided Indiana’s 13-10 Big Ten title win over Ohio State, while Sayin’s 78.4% completion rate would set an NCAA record and Pavia posted a school‑record 3,195 passing yards in a double‑digit‑win season.
- The Heisman Trust released places five through ten on Thursday night, with Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith sixth and teammate Caleb Downs ninth among vote-getters.
- The trophy will be awarded Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in New York on ABC/ESPN, with streaming options including YouTube TV, FuboTV and ESPN platforms.