Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin came up short in the 2025 Heisman Trophy race. Here's why, along with full voting results.

Fernando Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win college football’s most prestigious award

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.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy ceremony is approaching the evening of Dec. 13, with Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin among the four finalists up for the award. Sayin was one of the top betting favorites to win the award throughout the season,

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin finishes fourth in the voting for this year’s Heisman Trophy, with Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza winning the award.

Sayin is considered a long shot to win the Heisman, with Mendoza (-4000) the heavy favorite among oddsmakers. The odds moved strongly in Mendoza’s favor after he led Indiana to a 13-10 win over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship game, leaving the Hoosiers as the only 13-0 team in the country.

Ohio State football's Julian Sayin was a Heisman Trophy finalist this year. See where he finished in the voting.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy Ceremony show will take place on Saturday, as the most prestigious college football award is handed out.