Heisman Finalists Announced: Fernando Mendoza Wins The 2025 Heisman

Heisman Finalists Announced: Fernando Mendoza Wins The 2025 Heisman

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BREAKING: Fernando Mendoza of the Indiana Hoosiers has won the 2025 Heisman Trophy.

Vanderbilt may have been left out of the playoffs, but Diego Pavia will be traveling to New York on his own. Pavia is one of the four finalists for the 2025 Heisman Trophy. The winner will be announced this Saturday.

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Fernando Mendoza got is a finalist as well, just days after securing a Big Ten Championship for the Indiana Hoosiers. Mendoza beat Julian Sayin and the Ohio State Buckeyes to secure the Big Ten Title, who is also a Heisman Finalist.

The last Heisman finalist is Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love. After getting snubbed from the College Football Playoffs, Love will represent his team in New York.

Here are the latest Heisman Trophy Odds, click on any of the players to bet on the to win the Heisman instantly:

Heisman Winner Odds

CJ Carr +800 +  
Arch Manning +850 +  
Jeremiah Smith +1100 +  
Julian Sayin +1100 +  
Josh Hoover +1100 +  
Dante Moore +1100 +  
Gunner Stockton +1300 +  
Sam Leavitt +1300 +  
John Mateer +1600 +  
Jayden Maiava +2000 +  
Marcel Reed +2000 +  
Brendan Sorsby +2500 +  
Malachi Toney +3000 +  
LaNorris Sellers +3000 +  
Byrum Brown +3500 +  
Devon Dampier +4000 +  
Demond Williams +4000 +  
Dylan Raiola +4000 +  
Austin Mack +5000 +  
Keelon Russell +5000 +  
Aaron Philo +5500 +  
Bear Bachmeier +6000 +  
Rocco Becht +6000 +  
Lincoln Kienholz +6000 +  
Kevin Jennings +6500 +  
Avery Johnson +7000 +  
Drew Mestemaker +7000 +  
Christopher Vizzina +7000 +  
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele +7000 +  
Ahmad Hardy +8000 +  
Bo Jackson +8000 +  
Noah Fifita +8000 +  
Kewan Lacy +8000 +  
Conner Weigman +10000 +  
CJ Bailey +10000 +  
Cam Coleman +10000 +  
Nico Iamaleava +10000 +  
Kamario Taylor +12500 +  
Anthony Colandrea +12500 +  
Nick Marsh +12500 +  
Cutter Boley +15000 +  
Malik Washington +17500 +  
Mark Fletcher +17500 +  
Beau Pribula +17500 +  
Cameron Dickey +17500 +  
Alonza Barnett +17500 +  
Katin Houser +17500 +  
Kenny Minchey +17500 +  
Ethan Grunkemeyer +20000 +  
Ryan Williams +20000 +  
Charlie Becker +20000 +  
Nate Frazier +20000 +  
KJ Jackson +20000 +  
J'Koby Williams +22500 +  
Jake Retzlaff +22500 +  
Jaylen Raynor +22500 +  
Mason Heintschel +22500 +  
Drake Lindsey +22500 +  
Dylan Lonergan +22500 +  
Aneyas Williams +22500 +  
Aidan Chiles +22500 +  
Hollywood Smothers +22500 +  
Maddux Madsen +22500 +  
Colton Joseph +22500 +  
Justice Haynes +22500 +  
Amari Odom +22500 +  
Jordan Marshall +22500 +  
LJ Martin +22500 +  
Turbo Richard +30000 +  
Isaac Brown +30000 +  
DeSean Bishop +30000 +  
Julian Lewis +35000 +  
Caden Creel +50000 +  
Broc Lowry +50000 +  
Danny Scudero +50000 +  
Ethan Vasko +50000 +  
Nick Minicucci +50000 +  
Jordan Faison +50000 +  
Dylan Riley +50000 +  

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Traditional sportsbook odds tell us that is a two-man race between Pavia and Mendoza, with Mendoza the favorite. Kalshi currentlly gives Fernando Mendoza a 94% chance to win the Heisman, while Diego Pavia has a 7% chance. Using our prediction market odds converter, this means Klashi has Mendoza's odds at -1567 and Pavia's at +`1329. Use our Kalshi referral code to predict who will win the Heisman Trophy.

Updated on 1/18/26

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Who Is Going to Win The Heisman Trophy?

In my opinion, Diego Pavia is worth a play for Heisman. He leads hsi competition in all purpose yards. Once the hype dies down from the Big Ten Championship Game, the voters may be inclined for the one quarterback who has the best stats. They may even think that giving the lone non-playoff quarterback the Heisman Trophy makes up for the fact they missed the playoffs. When you consider this, it is a compelling case for Diego Pavia to win the Heisman at such great odds.

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Tune into the Heisman ceremony at 8 PM ET on ESPN/ABC to see who wins college football's award for the most impressive college football player!