Fernando Mendoza wins Heisman Trophy
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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza became the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy after he was awarded NCAA football's highest award.
Everyone handles disappointment in their own way, and Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia definitely had his own response after losing out on the Heisman Trophy
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is not handling losing the Heisman Trophy very well. The Commodores quarterback, 23, lost the 2025 Heisman Trophy to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Pavia finished in second place behind the Hoosiers quarterback.
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia drew sharp public criticism after an angry reaction to Fernando Mendoza’s victory in Saturday’s Heisman Trophy balloting. Shortly after Mendoza was announced as the Heisman winner,