Pate claims inattentive voters made last-minute decisions based on the Big Ten Championship game, overlooking Pavia's superior season-long performance and reducing the award to "the last shiny object they saw.

The New York Jets have some intriguing pieces to build around, but need a long-term solution at quarterback above all else. New York's offensive line is solid -- and under contract beyond 2025 for the most part.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia slammed Heisman Trophy voters on Instagram after finishing second to Indiana's Fernando Mendoza in the voting process.

The Hoosiers’ win capped a 13-0 season, and catapulted Mendoza to winning the award over Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. And after earning the award, Mendoza did an interview with the assembled media in Bloomington.

Indiana, which is in the market for a Fernando Mendoza replacement in 2026, is already reportedly on the right track.

The Indiana Hoosiers could win the national title and still wind up with an elite quarterback in 2026 should Fernando Mendoza. Monday, a quarterback with elite playoff experience hit the open market.