Overview
- DraftKings lists Fernando Mendoza at -2500 to win the Heisman, while BetMGM has him at -5000, signaling a strong market consensus.
- Heisman ballots are due by 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 8 with finalists to be named that evening and the trophy awarded Dec. 13 in New York on ABC.
- Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia is viewed as the top challenger after 3,192 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, 826 rushing yards and nine rushing scores in a 10-2 season.
- Pavia’s case drew public boosts as Clark Lea said he “needs to be in New York” and Deion Sanders reposted an endorsement from his son.
- Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love is widely projected as the leading non‑quarterback finalist after a strong finish and top-tier rushing totals.