Fernando Mendoza didn’t win the 2025 Heisman Trophy by chasing highlights or padding stats. The Indiana quarterback earned college football’s top individual award by being the most efficient player on the field,

Fittingly for the bright lights of the Big Apple, the quartet of finalists put their most fashionable feet forward as they arrived for the trophy's conferral.

Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss: Lacy ranks second in the FBS in rushing touchdowns with 20 after emerging as one of the sport's top breakout stars. The Missouri transfer is averaging five yards per carry and also has 25 receptions.

Two years ago Indiana University was 3-9 and had more losses than any college football program in history. At the time, Fernando Mendoza V was struggling his way through his first year as a starter at Cal.

Since the Heisman Trophy debuted in 1935, running backs have received the honor more than any other position. Check out the historical breakdown now.